Leaded crystal will leach lead into alcohol if it is exposed to it for extended periods of time, e.g. Technically, crystal isn’t actually crystal unless it contains a bit of lead. A good snifter can also help to concentrate a spirit’s aromas while also providing increased surface area at the widest point of the bowl, which allows volatile characteristics to evaporate and become less harsh-these come in many different sizes. For those who prefer to add ice to their cognac, whether a few small pieces or a large cube or sphere, a slightly larger and more durable glass, such as a rocks glass or generously-sized snifter, is much more ideal. If you’re mainly focused on optimizing the aromatics of a cognac or other spirit, a small tulip-shaped glass is the way to go. Really, it all comes down to your personal preference and the degree of technicality in your approach. A classic and well-made snifter, such as Barski’s handmade crystal stemmed brandy glasses ( view at Amazon), can also make for a great tasting experience. A fine rim is always a desirable quality in stemware, so this certainly adds to the Stolzle Euro ( view at Webstaurant Store) brandy glasses’ charm, as does the affordable price tag. We love a classic tulip glass for those moments that call for serious appreciation of a cognac or other brandy-plus, given Marshall’s extensive experience in the business, we’re inclined to follow her lead. Here are our top glassware picks for every cognac drinker. Taking all of this in mind, our top pick is the Stolzle 6.5 Ounce Euro Brandy Glass because it's easy to hold, and the tulip shape allows you to smell, taste, and enjoy your cognac. “A nice VS or VSOP with some ice in a rocks glass is wonderful.” For sipping cognac neat, Star notes that tulip glasses are generally ideal, but at the end of the day, it all comes down to how you like it. “I think the more we think about cognac as a beverage, the less we have to restrict the glass or how we enjoy it,” says Ezra Star, a cognac educator for the Bureau National Interprofessionnel du Cognac (BNIC). In short, there’s no wrong way to drink cognac, but having the right glass can help make the experience that much better.Ĭontrary to popular belief, bartenders and other industry pros aren’t necessarily glued to the standard rules of drinking, and cognac is no exception. For some, it’s a sensory experience designed to be savored, and for others, it represents a more social setting, from toasting to a night out or hosting friends for cocktails. So, next time a hip bar tries to serve you wine in a washed-out Vegemite or jam jar, shut that insanity down and demand a proper wine glass.Cognac is a way of life. Soon this type of imaging could help indicate the best wine glass and precise temperature to serve a certain wine. Wine scientist Régis Gougeon, from the University of Burgundy, France, said about the results, ‘Bearing in mind the flavour enhancer properties of ethanol, this work provides an unprecedented image of the claimed impact of glass geometry on the overall complex wine flavour perception, thus validating the search for optimum adequation between a glass and a wine.’ Accordingly, wine glass shape has a very sophisticated functional design for tasting and enjoying wine,’ they concluded. ‘This ring phenomenon allows us to enjoy the wine aroma without interference of gaseous ethanol. But, in other glass types the alcohol concentrated in the centre. They found that wine glasses distributed alcohol as a ring around the glass. Hypothesising that d ifferent glass shapes and temperatures would bring out different bouquets and finishes from the same wine, the research team analysed different wines, in different glasses – including different shaped wine glasses – at different temperatures. Recently, Japanese scientists at the Tokyo Medical and Dental University developed a ‘sniffer camera’ which can image and map ethanol vapour escaping from a wine glass. Wine glasses further enhance this by giving you enough room to swirl the wine to bring in oxygen which helps bring out even more aroma. The same is true for wine: If you can’t smell the wine you’re drinking, you won’t be able to really taste it. Try holding your nose next time you eat, and you will find you lose a lot of the nuances of taste. Why? Well, 80 percent of what we taste doesn’t happen because of our tongues but because of our noses. Our brains interpret the aromas we smell when we eat or drink as taste. But, at a minimum, you do need one well designed wine glass with an opening which is wide enough for you to get a good inhale before you take a sip to get the most from your wines. You don’t need a cabinet full of different stemware to enjoy wine. First, you can relax – this blog is not going to suggest you go out and buy 50 different types of glasses to perfectly match glass to varietal.
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