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The Norlan Whisky Glass was the result of an online kikstart campaign where people (such as my friend James) bought the product in advance. Now a fully fledged company the Norlan Whisky Glass makes a great gift for any discerning whiskyphile as well as a talking point for an after dinner dram. But the question remains; Is it any good?
Norlan say:
"The unique double-walled structure of the Norlan Glass offers a seamless integration of a scientifically performing inside with an aesthetically beautiful outside."
I say: I've read the info, I've watched the video, I've admired the unique styling and the well presented packaging; yet I repeatedly return too a copita or a Glencairn glass to drink my whisky from.
The first thing that is noticeable about The Norlan Glass is it is much lighter than it looks. This is due to the blown glass design. A tiny silicon cork is lodged in the base and this is what makes the glass unsuitable for dishwashers.
The most interesting part of the design are the four fins on the inside of the glass. They are apparently designed so when you swirl the whisky on the glass, the flavoursome vapours vortex around the glass and into a central nosing area. The alcohol vapours will however travel outside of this zone so you will be nosing the whisky, not the alcohol. It sounds a little far fetched and science fiction but it may actually work.
The issue however is that if it is indeed working as described, for me the whisky lacks an intensity that is found from using other tulip shaped glasses.
I am pleased with my set of Norlan Glasses and I think they would make a nice gift for anyone into wood matured spirits. However they are expensive; currently at $48 for a pair and as such are difficult too recommend, especially as I don't use them as my primary whisky glasses.
In summary while I find The Norlan Whisky Glass intriguing, I'm happy to stick with my Copita.
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