The Norlan Whisky Glass is technically a nosing glass. designed to improve the aromas and taste of whisky enjoyed neat. We do not recommend using ice cubes or whisky stones in the glass and caution that they can cause damage to the rounded bottom of the inner glass.
If you enjoy drinking whisky with an ice cube and are interested in a rocks glass, we recommend checking out our Rauk Heavy Tumbler.
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 aromatics and flavors and deliver them to the senses like never before.
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Norlan Whisky Glass - Original
Norlan Whisky Glass - VAILD Edition
DESCRIPTION
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 unique design combines a scientifically performing inside with an aesthetically beautiful outside. The result is a tasting glass unlike any other; the perfect vessel for you or the fine spirit enthusiast in your life.
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 unique design combines a scientifically performing inside with an aesthetically beautiful outside. The result is a tasting glass unlike any other; the perfect vessel for you or the fine spirit enthusiast in your life.
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THIS ITEM IS ON PRE-ORDER
This item is currently not in stock and only available to pre-order. Buying this item means you agree to the following terms & conditions:
- Orders charged in full upon checkout.
- We DO NOT split orders. Orders ship complete when all items are available to ship.
Whisky. Reflected.
A cloaked exterior hides a visual surprise. The glow of your whisky within.
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.
Advantages over other glasses
Copitas
Tulip shaped nosing glasses, with their narrowed rim, 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 aromas.
Tumblers
A cool social glass, the wide opening of a tumbler (or rocks glass) diffuses the aromas of the spirit too widely, fading and flattening them out. This results in a diminished nosing and tasting experience.
Reviews
The Black Edition
Exploiting the double-walled properties, our blind nosing whisky glass features an awesome surprise. When exposed to light, the whisky appears to glow from within the vessel.
Specifications
material
finish
dimensions
capacity
weight
packaging
origin
design
Double-walled, hand blown, borosilicate glass
Matte black lacquer exterior coating. Note: New production has a slightly different surface than the original 2017 edition.
3.7" tall, 3.2" diameter,
2.5" diameter at rim
2.5" diameter at rim
~ 5.9 fl ounces.
Recommended pour 0.7 to 1.4 fl oz
Recommended pour 0.7 to 1.4 fl oz
~ 4.4 ounces (that's very light)
Two units packed in an elegant, reusable gift box
China
A design by Sruli Recht
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.
Frequently asked questions
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.
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.
We recommend you always hand wash and dry your glasses with a non-abrasive cloth to ensure their longevity.
Far be it from us to tell you what to put in your glass. Though we tend to stick to our whiskies, if you prefer sipping whiskey based cocktails, or other mixed spirits, you can certainly use this glass. If you prefer muddled cocktails (like an old fashioned), or those served on ice, then we recommend our Rauk Heavy Tumbler.
And if you wish to use the Norlan Whisky Glass to sip your home brewed pour over or espresso, by all means do so. The double wall structure will keep hot drinks from transferring heat to the outside. Just be sure not to subject the glass to sudden changes in temperature to avoid thermal shock.
No. That color you see on the rim is the brilliant whisky contained within. It's a great effect.
The inside of the black edition is clear borosilicate glass. The shimmering gold is the result of light becoming trapped within the blackened walls of the glass and refracting through the whisky.
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.
Sorry, but we do not offer mixed sets at this time.
The Norlan Whisky Glass is sold as a set of two. You'll receive them in a meticulously designed gift box that can be re-used (if desired) to store the glasses.
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.
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 term usquebaugh, 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.