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Best All-Around Whiskey Glasses
Soho Home Barwell Cut Crystal Rocks Glass, Set of Four
Pros
- Beautiful look
- Really high-quality crystal
Cons
- Pricey
Compared to the Waterford glasses, we’ve got Soho Home, a relatively new retail off shoot of the famous members hotel. The design on these glasses, is a bit more modern, and the crystal feels a lot more luxury. Worth the price tag, in our opinion.
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Best Non-Traditional Rocks Glasses
Clayton & Crume Two Rocks Glasses
Pros
- The leather finishes give them a unique look
Cons
I’ve been really obsessed with Clayton & Crume’s barware recently. The leather finishings make everything less formal, less fussy, but the look is as good as anything else on this list. They’re the perfect accompaniment to a casual weeknight drink, or they’re a great red solo cup replacement.
Best Old-Fashioned Old Fashioned Glasses
Ralph Lauren Home Hudson Plaid Old-Fashioned Set
Pros
- Classic Americana look
- Incredible weight to them, feel great in-hand
Cons
- Pricey
Nobody does American luxury like Ralph Lauren, and Ralph Lauren Home is the biggest testament to that. There’s a bunch of different barware sets, but for rocks glasses and all the mixed drinks that typically go in them, we love the Hudson plaid look. It’s just such a classic look.
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Best Modern Whiskey Glasses
CB2 Marta Ombre Amber Double Old-Fashioned Glass
Pros
- Beautiful color, which really complements the shape
- Great price
Cons
- A bit modern for some tastes
If you want to swing in the other direction with something sleek and modern, it’s gotta be CB2. While we love a lot of the brand’s wares, the Duval Old-Fashioned glasses are an absolute fucking standout. The sleek and modern shape is honestly fine, nothing we would write home about. It’s the color that makes these glasses. The deep ombre on the glass looks so, so handsome.
Most Creative Whiskey Glasses
Whiskey Peaks The Rockies Glasses
Pros
- A really fun look
- Different collections showcase different mountain ranges
Cons
- A little cheap feeling in-hand
In the bottom of each of these glasses is the blown-glass terrain of a mountain you know; the Rockies are pictured here, but the collection extends to other American peaks (like the Grand Tetons) as well as those around the world (like Mt. Fuji). It’s enough that a drink will make you dream of opening a distillery where topography touches the sky.
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Most Unique Whiskey Glasses
Riedel Rock Glass Drink Specific Glassware
Pros
- Classic look
- High quality crystal
Cons
- Other options have a nicer weight to them
Riedel glassware is a classic, but sometimes that can lean into feeling a bit stuffy. These glasses however, bring out the old in the best way. The art nouveau lines inspired by architecture and art from the turn of the (last) century. Plus, this specific set was made to serve seven classic cocktails: The Old Fashioned, Manhattan, Daiquiri, Sour, Peasant, Buck, and Julep.
Best Luxury Whiskey Glasses
BACCARAT Harmonie Double Old-Fashioned Tumblers
Pros
- The best quality on this list
- Simple, elegant design
Cons
- Pricey
Baccarat makes crystal for those with impeccable taste in all things, drinks and otherwise. Need we say more?
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Best Outdoor Whiskey Glasses
YETI 10 oz Stackable Lowball
Pros
- Walled stainless steel is great at maintaining temperature
- Great color selection, customizable
Cons
- Don’t look too fancy
Whether you’re sipping cask-strength or mixing with bottom shelf, YETI’s lowball is the best vessel for drinking outdoors, poolside, or anywhere you might need something a bit tougher. The walled stainless steel will hold temperature for hours, and the coated finishes don’t look too bad either. You might even start using them indoors!
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