Meet the original double-walled whisky glass. Developed to elevate your favorite whisky (or whiskey)—whether Scotch, Bourbon, Rye, Canadian, Japanese, you name it—the Norlan Whisky Glass has been designed to capture whisky's unique flavors and aromatics and deliver them to the senses like never before.

Designed in 2015 by co-founder Sruli Recht, the glass was further refined with the help of legendary master distiller Jim McEwan on Scotland’s Isle of Islay. Since being released, nearly ½ million Norlan Whisky Glasses have been sold worldwide, with the glass consistently ranking in online surveys as one of the best whisky glasses to buy.

Produced entirely by hand from lightweight borosilicate glass, the design combines a scientifically performing inside with an aesthetically beautiful outside. The result is a nosing glass unlike any other; the perfect vessel for you or the fine spirit enthusiast in your life.

MATERIAL
Double-walled borosilicate glass
DIMENSIONS
3.7" tall, 3.2" diameter
2.5" diameter at rim
CAPACITY
~ 5.9 fl oz to rim.
Recommended pour 0.7 to 1.4 fl oz
ice
Not recommended
WEIGHT
~ 4.4 oz. (that's very light)
PACKAGING
Single unit packed in a luxurious corrugated box. Microfiber polishing cloth included.
ORIGIN
China
DESIGN
A design by Sruli Recht

Norlan Whisky Glass - Original

Logos for the German Design Award 2020, A Design Award 2019, IDA Design Award 2018, and European Product Design Award. All awarded to the Norlan Whisky Glass.

Norlan Whisky Glass - Vaild (Black)

Logo for the reddot design award honorable mention 2019 for the Rauk Heavy Tumbler.
Our unique whisky glass in a darkened room with a sparkling orange hued bourbon whiskey inside. The curvature of the inner and outer walls highlighted against the dark background help illustrate the unique form of this award-winning glass..
The Vaild black edition of the Norlan Whisky Glass viewed directly from above with a light golden whiskey inside and the inner protrusions of the glass highlighted to show this unique attribute of the design by Sruli Recht.
A woman's hand delicately holding tour double-walled whiskey glass by its base, raising it slightly to inspect the honey colored whisky within. The lightness of the glass is implied in the way she is holding the double-walled vessel.

WHISKY. REVEALED.

AN EYE-CATCHING FORM COMBINING A MODERN EXTERIOR WITH A FUNCTIONAL INTERIOR.

WHISKY. ENHANCED.

A SPECIALLY DESIGNED INTERIOR SERVES TO ELIMINATE ETHANOL BURN AND DELIVER AROMAS BETTER THAN ANY OTHER GLASS.

WHISKY. ELEVATED.

A UNIQUE, LIGHTWEIGHT DESIGN FEATURING DOUBLE-WALLED BOROSILICATE GLASS.

A WHISKY GLASS THAT DELIVERS

ETHANOL

AROMATICS

AERATION

Special protrusion forms inside our tasting glass create wave-like movements in the liquid when it is swirled within the bowl. This helps to release the ethanol within the spirit, allowing the scents to become more present when nosing, which in turn improves the flavor when drinking.

COPITAS

Nosing glasses often concentrate the shape of the vapor in such a way that they tightly focus it, causing the ethanol to punch into the eyes and nose, and concealing the aromatics.

TUMBLERS

A cool social glass, the wide opening of a tumbler diffuses the aromatics of the spirit too widely, fading and flattening them out. This results in a diminished nosing and tasting experience.

HOW TO USE OUR WHISKY GLASS

Think of the Norlan Whisky Glass as a finely calibrated tool, designed to get the most out of your whisky and give you an unrivaled drinking experience. While there’s no one way to enjoy whisky, this vessel was developed as a neat glass, meaning the spirit should be tasted without the addition of ice cubes. The primary reason for this is that ice will cool the fluid and diminish the presence of aromas. (For whisky on the rocks, we've got the perfect tumbler.)

This is a compact glass, but by no means diminutive. Its size is based on providing the optimal space for a traditional pour to be swirled within the inner volume. This is anywhere from 0.7 to 1.4 ounces of spirit. Pour no higher than the top of the inner protrusions and you’ll get the most out of your dram.

After pouring the real fun begins. To get those myriad aroma molecules unlocked, you'll want to give your glass a good swirl to get the whisky moving inside. From there, you can smell and taste your pour as you see fit. We won't drill down into the details of "proper" nosing and tasting here, but chiefly, we recommend you take your time and savor every sip of that liquid gold.

Customer Reviews

Based on 446 reviews
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K
Kelley W.
Lovely flavor

Love the way my bourbon tastes and no warmth from my hand. A relative gave me the glasses for Christmas and I wanted a couple more!

A
Anthony

Very nice

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David D.

Norlan Whisky Glass

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Cuong P.

Norlan Whisky Glass

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can I use ice or whisky stones?

The Norlan Whisky Glass was designed to improve the aroma and taste of whisky enjoyed neat. We do not recommend using ice or whisky stones in the glass and caution that they can cause harm to the glass.

Can the glass be stored in the freezer?

We do not recommend storing the glass in the freezer because of the risk of thermal shock.

Please also note that the glass should not be placed in a microwave or oven.

Is the glass dishwasher safe?

We recommend you always hand wash and dry your glasses with a non-abrasive cloth to ensure their longevity. 

Can the glass be engraved?

While we do not offer engraving services, any engraving specialist should be more than happy to work on these glasses.

Note: The black edition of the Norlan Whisky Glass is coated in a matte black lacquer. Engraving the exterior will remove this finish.

Does the glass have a gold rim?

No. That color you see on the rim is the brilliant whisky contained within. It's a great effect. 

Can the glass be used for other spirits?

While the Norlan Whisky Glass was developed for the appreciation of whisky, we’ve found that it performs equally well for any spirit containing a high ABV where nosing is an important aspect of the drinking experience.

How is the glass packaged?

The Norlan Whisky Glass is sold individually and comes packed in a luxurious black cardboard box with printed sleeve. A microfiber polishing cloth is also included.

Is the new black edition identical to the original?

The new black edition of the Norlan Whisky Glass has a sllightly difference surface than the original. If you are ordering to match your original set of glasses, kindly note that there will be a very minor difference in tone and feel.

Why does Norlan write whisky and not whiskey with an "e"?

Good question. Many people are unaware that whisky (or whiskey) actually has two spellings. The reason for this stems from the translations of Scottish and Irish Gaelic forms of the Gaelic termusquebaugh, or 'water of life.' It is believed that the Irish adopted the whiskey spelling as a means of differentiating their spirit from the Scottish form of whisky (which in the late 1800s was considered of lesser quality). Irish immigrants brought their spelling of whiskey to the United States and this is why we see whiskey being used in the United States and Ireland and whisky being used in Scotland, Canada, and most other regions to this day.

Since Norlan is a brand inspired by a love of Scotch whisky and the Scottish landscape, we use the spelling whisky in our communication.