Why the shape of your glass matters
There's a reason you always go for a particular glass in the cupboard. This is because the shape, size and material of your glass can noticeably effect the taste of your drink. To choose the best for your cupboard, follow these simple tips.
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Wine glasses
The general rule of thumb: Choose smaller, narrower glasses for light wines. And wider-bowl glasses for full-bodied wines (to allow the room to aerate the wine). Also choose a glass with a stem and a cut-straight lip (edge of the glass) because it allows the wine to fall where it needs to on your tongue.
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Flutes
Flutes should be used for champagne and sparkling wines. The aroma of these drinks are not as important so it should have a subtle round bottom and very narrow opening to make the bubbles last longer as they have less exposure to air.
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Whisky glasses
A tumbler is the most popular glass to use for whisky. Although a heavy crystal tumbler looks pretty, it's not the best for nosing the whisky as the wide glass and straight walls allow the aromas to escape. The tulip-shape glass is best for nosing and is the one you should use if you're serious about your whisky.
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Beer glasses
What you should be looking for ideally is a glass that is wider at the middle and narrower at the top. Most bars use straight-cut glasses because they are easier for stacking but they do very little for the taste. The most popular glass to use is the straight-cut with a subtle buldge at the bottom. For hoppier, more barrel-aged beers the rounder the better (caution, science suggests that the rounder your glass, the faster you drink).