Glass Act
Whether you like it shaken, stirred, or straight up, a good drink deserves a superior glass. These sets break delicately from tradition without losing the formality that puts the swank in your swig. Bottoms up!
A glass could be judged as the mere vehicle of a good beverage, but a drinking vessel can do much to influence the character of its contents. Tasting champagne from a tumbler or beer from a plastic cup doesn’t reveal the drink’s complexity as a flute or stein might. As any sommelier would attest, in the wrong glass, wine can’t breathe, and a stifled syrah surely isn’t at its best.
But it’s not just about taste. While many of us use disposable cups to caffeinate and hydrate on the run, almost by definition a glass compels us to slow down and savor what’s in it, lest we break it. In that moment, the weight, thickness, texture, and shape of the glass all become part of the experience, reminding us that it’s not just what’s inside that counts.
Of course, when we finally pause for a sip, we don’t always want to contemplate the characteristics of our cup, which is why we asked Andi Kovel, who designs glass both functional and sculptural, to help us decide which sets are worthy of a toast.
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