• The Black Glencairn Whisky Glass, Official Blind Tasting Crystal Whiskey Glassware
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The Black Glencairn Glass (Single & Multi-Packs)

The Black Glencairn Glass (Single & Multi-Packs)

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  • The world’s favorite whiskey glass – in Black! The Black Glencairn Glass is designed for blind whisky tasting.
  • For tastings involving spirits with varying color and darkness, it provides the opportunity for blind tastings without visual influence.
  • The Black Glencairn is an excellent addition to a glassware collection for a true blind tasting vessel.
  • The Black Glencairn Glass is distributed by Glencairn Crystal Studio in East Kilbride, United Kingdom
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The Blind Glencairn Glass

  • Story Of The Glass

    The Glencairn Glass is the world’s favorite whisky glass. Selling over five million glasses a year, used by hundreds of distilleries and millions of people around the world, it's now available in myriad colors to bring your blind tastings to the next level.

  • About Glencairn Crystal Studio

    Glencairn Crystal is the company behind The Glencairn Glass. Based in Scotland, for over four decades, they are a family business built on a commitment to personal service and quality workmanship.

  • In The Beginning

    In the long history of whiskey there had never been a single definitive glass that the whiskey world could call its own. Glencairn Crystal took it upon themselves to address the issue and designed a glass specifically for the whiskey drinker.

The Glencairn Glass Frequently Asked Questions

Why It Works

  • REMOVES SPIRIT COLOR - The color coating of the Blind Glencairn masks a spirit's color, which can indicate age, cask type, or other factors that contribute to the flavor profile. By masking the color of the spirit, you are left with only the nose and flavor of the spirit.
  • NOSE - The tapering mouth captures and focuses the aroma on the nose, enhancing the experience of detecting subtle notes of vanilla, smoke, fruit, or spice.
  • BODY - The unique patented shape of the glass is designed to admire the texture, viscosity, and legs of the whisky as it swirls around.
  • PALATE - The glass fits comfortably in the hand and allows the whisky to develop over time, revealing new layers of flavor and aroma.
  • FINISH - Adding a few drops of water can open up the whiskey and release its hidden flavors. The glass is versatile enough to accommodate both neat and watered-down whisky, making it easy to savor the magic of the spirit.

Dimensions & Specifications

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Surface Diameter of 1.5 oz. Pour – 2.5 in. / 64 mm
Nosing Diameter – 1.75 in. / 44 mm
Max External Bulb Width – 2.625 in. / 67 mm
Max Internal Bulb Width – 2.5 in. / 64 mm
Top Rim Outer Diameter – 1.825 in. / 46 mm
Top Rim Inner Diameter – 1.75 in. / 44 mm
Glass Depth – 3.825 in. / 98 mm
H. Stem Diameter – 1.25 in. / 32 mm
Base Diameter – 1.825 in. / 46 mm
Total Height – 4.5 in. / 115 mm
Weight – 4.6 oz. / 130 g

Where is the Glencairn Glassware Manufactured?

Glencairn glassware is manufactured by partners of Glencairn Crystal Studio. In most cases, Glencairn glassware is produced in manufacturing facilities located in the European Union.

Is the Glencairn Glass Lead Free?

Yes, the Original Glencairn Glass is manufactured from Lead Free Crystal.

How do I know if my Glencairn glassware is authentic and not counterfeited?

By purchasing from an authorized retailer such as Cairn Craft, you can always be sure that your Glencairn glassware is authentic. Every genuine Glencairn Glass has a ‘The Glencairn Glass’ stamp on its base. Due to design updates to these stamps over the years, some stamps may have different fonts depending on when they went into circulation.

Unfortunately, counterfeit Glencairn products are extremely common on marketplaces such as Amazon and eBay. It is always worthwhile to order your glassware from authorized retailers to be sure you're receiving glasses that are guaranteed to be safe and top quality.

Is Glencairn glassware dishwasher safe?

Yup! Although many prefer to wash their glassware by hand using our CairnCleaner or CairnCloth, Glencairn glassware is perfectly safe in residential and commercial dishwasher.