Engineered for professional distilleries, private-label brand owners, and commercial barware distributors, this whisky tasting glass with a precision-fitted lid combines a tulip-shaped crystal bowl with a vapor-locking cover to trap and direct volatile congeners toward the olfactory receptors while shielding the spirit from ambient contaminants.
Technical Specifications
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Parameter |
Specification |
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Total Volume |
160 ml - 200 ml |
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Optimal Pour Line |
30 ml - 50 ml |
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Overall Height |
115 mm (with lid seated) |
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Bowl Max Diameter |
65 mm |
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Rim Outer Diameter |
45 mm |
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Material Composition |
Ultra-clear lead-free crystal |
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Refractive Index |
1.52 or higher |
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Light Transmittance |
91 percent or higher |
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Rim Wall Thickness |
1.0 mm - 1.2 mm |
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Unit Weight |
115 g - 135 g |
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Food-Contact Compliance |
FDA 21 CFR 175.300 / LFGB |
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Heavy Metal Leach Limit |
Less than 0.01 mg/L (Lead & Cadmium) |
Design & Functional Features
Vapor-Locking Lid Geometry
The ground-fit glass lid rests securely on the flared rim, creating a micro-sealed environment that prevents ethanol escape between sniffs and concentrates heavier esters and phenolic notes.
Tulip Bowl Profile
The wide-bellied lower reservoir allows adequate oxygen contact when swirled, while the tapered upper neck channels aromas directly to the nose and directs the liquid smoothly to the center of the palate.
Solid Stable Base
A thick, flat shiv base provides structural rigidity, prevents tipping during multi-glass sensory flights, and maintains thermal stability when held by the stem or base.
Cold-Cut Fire-Polished Rim
Laser-cut and fire-polished rim edges eliminate lips and ridges, ensuring uninterrupted liquid flow across the tongue papillae during tasting.
Professional Applications
Distillery Sensory Labs
Utilized by master blenders and quality control teams to assess raw distillate cuts, cask sample maturation, and final proofing consistency.
Hospitality & Spirits Masterclasses
Deployed in structured tasting flights where retaining volatile aromatics across multi-stage evaluations is critical for guest experience.
Retail & Corporate Gift Packaging
Packaged alongside single-malt bottles as a value-adding accessory set for seasonal promotions and VIP corporate gifting programs.
Aroma & Nosing Performance
Headspace Concentration
Enclosed lid structure retains volatile organic compounds within the headspace for 3 to 5 minutes longer than open-rim glasses, allowing complex peat, floral, and ester notes to concentrate fully.
Ethanol Suppression
The narrow aperture restricts aggressive ethanol bursts from dominating the olfactory passage, exposing subtle malt, oak tannin, and vanilla undertones.
Temperature Stability
Thickened crystal walls insulate the liquid against rapid ambient heat transfer, keeping the spirit within the optimal 18°C to 20°C evaluation window during extended tasting sessions.
Tasting & Sensory Evaluation
Palate Delivery
The precise rim outward flare deposits the spirit evenly across the tip and mid-palate, highlighting sweetness and acidity without triggering harsh alcohol burn.
Visual Assessment
High optical purity index ensures zero chromatic distortion, enabling accurate evaluation of spirit hue, legs viscosity, and clarity during cask-strength analysis.
Tactile Ergonomics
The stemless or short-stem transition zone offers a secure grip for swirling without transferring body heat directly into the bowl liquid.
Manufacturing & Quality Control
Production Process
Produced via automated press-and-blow machinery followed by multi-axis robotic diamond cutting and flame-polishing stations.
Dimensional Inspection
Laser gauges check rim diameter, wall thickness, and lid-to-rim matching tolerances on every production batch to ensure an airtight seal.
Thermal Shock Resistance
Samples undergo cyclical temperature differential testing from 20°C to 100°C in industrial water baths without structural fracturing.
Clarity & Inclusion Audits
Optical scanners reject units displaying internal bubbles exceeding 0.3 mm diameter, stone inclusions, or surface mold seams.
Customization Options
Logo Application
• Laser engraving: Depth 0.05 mm to 0.1 mm, permanent frosted finish.
• Ceramic decal printing: Fired at 580°C for dishwasher-safe durability.
• Gold/platinum rim lining: Applied via hand-painted precious metal luster.
Dimensional Modifications
Custom mold development available for specific bowl capacities (150 ml to 250 ml) or unique lid knob geometries based on 3D CAD step files.
Color Treatments
Solid spray color coating or organic gradient finishes compliant with food-contact coatings regulations.
Packaging & Global Supply
Export Packaging Configurations
Individual molded EPE foam slots inside rigid cardboard gift boxes.
Bulk master carton packing with 5-layer corrugated dividers and 200 lb burst strength.
Transit Validation
Packaging designs pass ISTA 3A international drop and vibration test protocols to guarantee breakage rates under 0.5 percent during long-haul container shipping.
Logistics Support
Palletized fumigation-free wooden or plastic pallet options with barcoded carton labeling for seamless warehouse inventory intake.
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