Choosing the right

High Alcohol Content/ Carbonated/ Alcohol with a featured Hard Liquor Sparkling Aroma and Taste

Tall, more narrow is For alcohol with a distinctive preferred as it enables the bubbles aroma, such as , a rounder A glass that is a smaller size is to travel mildly and aesthetically. bowl and a slightly narrowed recommended to allow the An exception is , which is mouth is desired which alcohol to be sipped gradually. normally served in a large glass allows the flavour to keep such as a beer mug. longer in the glass.

Major Glass Shapes and Uses

Liqueur Glass Glass The small shape is Sherry is a Spanish A standard cocktail glass designed for the that is with a cone-shaped appreciation of the blended with . bowl. Many adventurous taste of straight liqueurs. Typical ABV: 16% – 20%. designs and sizes are also Also used for Apéritifs . Small stemware of around available to accommodate and Sakes. 75ml is a popular choice. the ever expanding cocktail repertoire.

Pilsner Glass Saucer Champagne Flute A traditional glass for A shallow, broad bowled Champagne flutes are serving beer as it champagne saucer is characterised by a long enhances aromatic commonly used at stem with a tall, narrow volatiles, showcases the parties and wedding bowl on top. The narrow appearance and allows receptions. It can also be design allows the bubbles room for the foamy head used for soft drinks and to travel aesthetically, to sit atop the beer. certain cocktails. giving a pleasant appeal.

Wine Glass Old Fashioned Brandy Glass Various shapes are available A short cylindrical The large tulip-shaped glass to compliment different tumbler used for serving with a slightly narrowed genres of wine. Generally, whisky and other short mouth is designed to works well with drinks with ice cubes keep the aroma of the larger and white “on the rocks”. spirit. Serving volume wine works well with a is 30ml for maximum smaller sized glass. enjoyment.

Goblet Mug High Ball Tumbler A medium to large Large beer mugs, as the name Tumblers are the most stemmed glass mainly for suggests, are traditionally common form of glass serving water. A typical used for serving beer. drinkware. They can be goblet has a volume Smaller glass mugs are used for all genres of between 240ml and 360ml. used for coffee, tea and beverages. Size ranges Goblets can also be used are perfect for shochu from 180ml to over for serving beer or juice. as well. 300ml. guide

White Wine Glass Red Wine Glass

White wine is generally served Red wine is very diverse and cold. Compared with a red wine the characteristics of each type glass, white wine glasses are of red wine are subtly different. usually smaller. This allows the For red with a complex wine to be chilled for longer, to taste and aroma, wine glasses remain crisp and clean in flavour with a bigger bowl are used in and to keep the aroma from order to bring out the flavour. escaping.

Bordeaux Glass Burgundy Glass

Glasses with a tall and This glass style is designed broad bowl are usually to bring out the supple and chosen to bring out the elegant taste of Burgundy rich, tannin and dense wine. Like Bordeaux, this aroma of , region specific the prestigious aged wine is prestigious. The wide, originated from the French broad shape of the glass is region of the same name. designed to accumulate the fruity aroma in the bowl and accentuate the scent and tartness of the wine.

Tasting Glass

A tasting glass is used for tasting Champagne flutes are wine, whisky and brandy. The characterised by a long stem with ISO (International Organisation a tall narrow bowl on top. The for Standardisation) has a flute design allows the bubbles specific standard (ISO 3591) to travel aesthetically, giving a for glasses. These pleasant visual appeal. Shallow, glasses must adhere to specific broad bowled champagne saucers guidelines with glass shape, size are another common glass that is and lead content. popular for parties and weddings.