There’s something to be said about handmade
craftsmanship. In the bourbon and whisk(e)y industry, many companies
pride themselves for crafting fine whiskey over a period of time and not
something that can be made over night. Much time
and consideration is put into their final product. This practice can
also be found in many other industries and when something is made the same pain
staking steps, perfection is created. When you pair two products like this you get a pure marriage. Denver and Liely did such that.
Denver and Liely, Their Story -
After a change meeting at a backstreet Melbourne
bar, these two designers found man love in bikes, fine drinks and
general appreciation for good thinking. Their style is a reflection of
what their Melbourne home is today – a melting
pot of cultures, people and ideas. Over the many years of experiences,
travels and debates, here’s the fruits of Denver and Liely’s labor
love. Man love. Enjoy. - per the website
The Whisky Glass –
Wanting to improve on the drinking experience by
exploring the deepest, darkest depths of their whisky collections the
Denver & Liely Whisky Glass was born.
According to D & L, what sets their glass apart
is traditionally the tumbler has been see as the vessel of choice for
whiskey and or bourbon. The snifter, relegated the small group of true
whiskey lovers. They looked at both and decided
to combine the two. Being handmade, the Whisky Glass combines the
benefits of taste and smell associated with the traditional whiskey
snifter with the versatility and style of a classic tumbler.
The design is wide based to maximize the surface
area of the standard measure, and funnels to aromas through the tapered
body to the optimally sized opening. They claim this reveals the
whisk(e)y’s full character.
The D&L whisky glass allows true exploration
into depths of your favorite drop. Neat / on-ice / cocktails – whisky
the way you like.
Our Thoughts –
Sure, one could say that you can drink your
bourbon / whisk(e)y from any glass or any vessel, but why would you? You
take the time to read reviews and search for that one spirit that you’ve
hunted for a season now. Don’t finish the race
by simply choosing anything. If you care enough about what you drink,
you should care enough to have it in the right glass.
A Personal relationship – When you buy something that
is handmade, there is a bond created with that company that establishes a relationship. You know that it wasn’t made by old
“soulless” steel, but by a man’s hands that has a
vision in mind of what the product is intended for.
Handmade products do carry a price and carry a
longer time to finish. God didn’t create the Heavens and the Earth in
one day. Craftsmanship takes time.
The glass is beautify made and well crafted. The
balance is near perfect and hard to tell if it’s even slightly off. There are small air bubbles seen in areas of the glass which is a by-product of the hand-blown process. The glass
sets well in your hand and can be held very comfortably. With its
wide base design, it becomes very deceptive when your pouring your
choice of spirit. I found myself thinking I didn’t have enough and in
reality, there was plenty.
The packaging they come in are simple but sets
themselves apart from anything I’ve seen before. You can tell
immediately that the same amount of thought and care that was put in the
glasses were equally placed in the design of the package.
Their makers mark is laser etched on the bottom of each glass. This gives a nice touch and lets you know that you have the real thing.
Overall, it's near the perfect glass to enjoy your whisky or bourbon. I believe the wide base does help with the surface area and the opening is just the right size to enjoy your spirit through taste and smell. Like I said, if you care about your spirit, you should care about your vessel.
Price $50.00 AUD – Yes, that’s Australian currency
Available through http://www.denverandliely.com/
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