The history of the appearance of cognac begins in the 16th century, when in France in the city of Cognac, in one of the harvest years, local winemakers could not cope with wine sales within the country. Gradually, exports to neighboring countries began to develop, transportation took quite a lot of time and this affected the quality of the drink.
Only the distillation of wine into cognac spirit solved the problem of long-term transportation.
Since then, alcohol has been called "brandy".
However, with prolonged storage for several years, it was noticed that brandy in oak barrels changes color, strength and reveals a new, more intense aroma. Such an alcoholic drink was called "cognac".
There is also a legend that allegedly the Italian ambassador presented the cognac as a gift on the day of the solemn marriage of Catherine de Medici to Henry II.
However, France remains the officially recognized cognac-producing country to this day.
Armenia is also considered the state of the best cognacs. Vintage "Ararat", aged in Caucasian oak barrels, is world famous.
Snifter - is a glass of rounded shape, tapering upwards and having a low leg.
According to the rules of etiquette, it is customary to taste cognacs of the Extra Old (X. O.) category from such glasses.
Fill the snifter only a quarter.
These dishes are intended mainly for expensive drinks, so they are often decorated with precious stones and gilding engravings.
Wobble (Wobble glass) is the second name of the snifter. The shape differs only in the absence of a leg and the presence of a spike. A glass of this kind cannot stand vertically, but only rotates around its axis.
The design is thought out precisely so that the drink is independently mixed during consumption, revealing the entire aroma. They produce such glasses made of glass or crystal.
Cylinder - this type of cognac glassware is mainly used only for professional tasting. Outwardly, it is very similar to the snifter. It differs only in a low and thicker stem, which allows you to hold the entire glass with your fingers or in the palm of your hand.
Tulip - has another name, like a brandy glass. Produced mainly from thin glass.
The most common type of glass not only in France, but also among true connoisseurs of cognac.
The bowl of the glass resembles a tulip bud on a thin stem. Ideal for young cognac from 3-5 years of aging and Armagnac, which has a slightly sharp aroma and a higher alcohol content, but due to this form it is absolutely not felt.
Cognac glasses, shot glasses and shot glasses
Currently, in addition to the classic forms, you can find a variety of designs for cognac dishes:
Glasses "Cognac Hennessy" - have a tulip-shaped bowl on a long stem. Sold in a set of two. Designed specifically for cognac.
Filling according to the etiquette is no more than 1/3 of the glass.
Pipe snifter or “tubular glass” is an original shape that looks like a snifter and a hookah with a long pipe.
They are made mainly of crystal with painted ornaments.
Through the straw, the drink enters in a small amount, allowing the taster to fully enjoy the taste.
Heated glass - designed specifically to simplify the procedure of warming cognac in the palms. Snifter is inserted into a special elegant stand for heating the drink.
Not only single versions of such dishes are produced. Entire sets are produced, as a rule, in gift boxes for use as a present.
Glass-drop - looks like a mini-snifter. It is produced only from high-strength crystal cut or inlaid with precious stones.
The maximum volume is not more than 50 ml. Fill such a glass with literally a few drops, designed for one sip.
Rocks - a stack for cognac without a leg. It has a conical shape slightly narrowed upwards. Due to the thin walls and thick bottom, it is often used in bars to add ice cubes to cognac.
Nousing - outwardly resembles an unopened tulip flower of a more elongated shape. The thick leg-stand gives stability. Fill such a stack halfway. Suitable not only for cognac, but also for brandy. For example, Calvados will surprise with its dark ruby hue and layered aroma of apples or pears.
A tumbler is a brandy glass used only for making cocktails with the addition of cognac.
Due to the thickened bottom, the average weight of such dishes is 500 grams.
Glasses are produced mainly from thick glass and have various geometric shapes.
The tumbler often serves one of the most famous Bacardi Aloha cocktails.
How to serve and drink cognac
In the last century in France, it was considered the norm to dilute cognac with ordinary drinking water and drink it throughout the day, regardless of the meal.
However, manufacturers sought to prestige their products and tried to remove this drink from the aperitif niche it occupied.
Numerous studies confirm the beneficial properties of this alcohol, contributing to favorable human digestion.
Therefore, cognac according to the rules is served at the end of the meal.
It is advisable not to mix drinks made from different raw materials during the meal.
According to the rules, cognac is served only if wine has been consumed before.
During the tasting, the following must be evaluated:
- color, which can be from light amber to dark brown.
- “legs on the walls of the glass”, gradually flowing down and creating fascinating patterns, but also characterizing the age of the cognac and its quality.
- transparency, confirming the complete absence of impurities.
The highest taste of cognac is revealed at a temperature slightly exceeding 20 degrees, which can be created by clasping a glass with a small amount of this noble drink in your palms.
Olfactory sensations also play a major role in determining aroma.
At the same time, both single and various bouquets of floral, fruity, woody, spicy and garny scales can be revealed.
It is correct to drink cognac according to the principle of "nose", "mouth", "nose".
By no means in one gulp.
To dull the taste buds that burn with cognac alcohol, perhaps only by inhaling the aroma.
Just a few seconds are enough for the alcohol to completely evaporate, so that exquisite velvety opens up in the mouth and a pleasant aftertaste comes.
Even re-inhaling the aroma from an empty glass, the smell of a noble drink continues to be fully felt and will last from five to eight days.
Famous wine glass manufacturers
The taste of good cognac can be revealed only by properly selected dishes.
Therefore, several large companies have gained particular popularity among true admirers of cognac:
Riedel is the pioneer in the production of the right glassware for alcoholic beverages.
The company was founded in the 18th century in northern Bohemia by merchant Johann Riedel.
After the revolution, the famous successor of the dynasty, Klaus Riedel, proved the dependence of the taste of wine on the shape of the glass, and also, thanks to his creative talent, participated in the design and production of crystal awards for participants in the Olympic Games in 1968.
The company is currently managed by the tenth representative of the family, Georg Riedel.
Wine glassware has smooth shapes, transparent or black color.
Spiegelau is a company with centuries of experience in the production of crystal glass.
It originates in 1521 from the Bavarian city of Spiegelau. Products are produced only by natural blowing, without the use of a machine method.
On each product you can see the stamp in the form of the letter "S".
Glasses, glasses and wine glasses are quite light, having high strength.
Bohemia Crystal is the largest manufacturer of Bohemian glassware. It is the hallmark of the Czech Republic.
It has worldwide popularity not only in European countries, but also in Russia. Products are distinguished by gold and silver painting, as well as carving on wine glasses.
The main goal of this enterprise is to maintain the level of quality of products.
Luminarc, a brand of the ART International concern, since 2012 in Russia, has launched the production of tableware, tea and wine tableware, which pleases the eye with various colors.
This brand quickly earned popularity due to the good quality of impact-resistant glass and reasonable prices.
Glasses for cognac are produced both in a single version and in sets.
Manufacturers adhere to the classic design - transparent glass without drawings and engravings.
Conclusion
Magnificent aroma and properly selected wine glassware will create a wonderful atmosphere for a cozy evening and conversation.
Especially if you follow the rule of four "S", which is to select things that are compatible with each other:
- cognac (cognac);
- cafe (coffee);
- cigara (cigar);
- chocolat (chocolate).
However, it is worth remembering not only about culture, but also about the norm of cognac consumption. This drink - the "king of alcohol" is pleasant and healthy only in moderation.
It is necessary to be able to feel its aroma. It is not customary to drink this alcoholic drink in one gulp or have a snack; according to tradition, they should be savored, feeling every shade of the bouquet and color. In addition, “real” cognac connoisseurs say that the taste and aroma of such an exquisite and noble drink largely depends not only on an expensive brand, but also on choosing the right glass for cognac.
What kind of glasses do they drink cognac from?
The traditional cognac glass is called snifter (from the English word "sniff", which means "sniff"), which has been used in the world since about the sixteenth century. You have probably seen it more than once in films, used it in expensive restaurants, and perhaps even purchased it for household use. This is a glass of spherical shape on a short stem, which sharply narrows upwards and can have a volume of 170 to 240 ml. As a rule, such glasses for cognac are crystal or made of transparent glass. It is believed that due to the narrowed shape of the glass, the whole unique bouquet of aromas remains inside the vessel and to feel them, it is enough just to bring the glass to the tip of the nose. However, it is worth noting that some long-aged cognacs have a somewhat pungent smell, which, in turn, can spoil the first impression of the drink.
But time does not stand still and long-established traditions are replaced by new ones. Today, many connoisseurs and connoisseurs of cognac have switched to more modern cognac glasses with a high stem, which are shaped like a closed tulip bud and have a volume of 140 ml. There is an opinion that a glass in the form of a "tulip" is the most convenient for tasting, since it is in it that a high concentration of aromatic components of cognac is possible, which will allow you to fully experience the charm of a noble drink.
It is worth noting that there are also such “devices” on sale, such as a heated cognac glass and other various devices for heating a drink. If you really want to enjoy a unique drink, remember that cognac is never cooled or heated, and the optimal tasting temperature is 20-25 degrees. Keeping room temperature is quite important, because overheated cognac loses all of its aromatic characteristics, changing the structure of aroma and taste.
How to hold a glass of brandy?
It is natural that the shape of the glass and the length of the stem determine its location in the palm of your hand. Thus, thanks to the wide round bottom, the snifter is quite comfortable to hold in your hand, passing the short stem of the glass between your fingers and warming the cognac with the warmth of your palm. A tulip-type glass, on the contrary, is held by a long stem, like a wine glass. At the same time, the cognac is rotated along the walls of the bowl, allowing it to be actively saturated with oxygen, and enjoy the aroma of the drink, which comes out through a narrow neck.
It is also worth noting that, regardless of the shape of the glass, it is necessary to fill it only to the level of its widest part.
How to choose the right glass for cognac?
The choice of glasses for cognac, first of all, depends on the age of the drink that you are going to taste. For example, if we are talking about a young cognac of the V.S or V.S.O.P. category, then tulip-shaped glasses with a slightly narrowed neck are best suited.
There is an opinion that the younger the cognac, the more burning its taste and stronger aroma. And in order to feel all the charm of a young drink, it should be drunk from a glass with a straight or even slightly widened neck.
In the event that you are going to taste a more mature cognac of the X.O. category, the most successful choice would be glasses with very narrowed edges, which will allow you to preserve the delicate aroma of a noble drink as much as possible.
If you prefer noble whiskey to cognac, then there are also for him.
Cognac is an amazing drink. Accidentally invented, it has been decorating our table for centuries, delighting with its amazing taste, warming the soul, dispelling sadness, and curing ailments. Elite aged cognac is the best gift for a respectable man. And a self-confident lady will also not refuse such a luxurious present. And if you put the cherished bottle for a festive treat, then the success of the event is guaranteed!
Rule one: selection of dishes
You need to know how to drink cognac. Yes, this is not beer and vodka, it requires a special culture, its own etiquette, its own rules. First of all, claims are made to the dishes. What are cognac glasses? They are pear-shaped (it is also called a tulip) or hemispheres, their volume is approximately from 125 to 150 g. A very small leg complements the overall look. True, cognac glasses should not be filled to the top, but only a quarter, in order to emphasize the pricelessness and nobility of a unique drink. The upper part of the container should be somewhat narrowed, the base should be “pot-bellied”.
Rule two: size depends on age
But it should be noted that the degree of this narrowing depends on how aged the drink is. If it is still “young”, with a sufficiently high alcohol content and an appropriate aroma, cognac glasses are taken with a wider neck so that the smell of alcohol does not hurt the nose. But already for a drink with experience, containers with a narrow neck opening are taken. Thanks to him, the drinker can fully enjoy the magnificent aromatic bouquet. And why are cognac glasses exactly pot-bellied, with a rounded bottom? Because this form allows you to immerse them as much as possible in the palm of your hand. The warmth of the hand warms the drink, making it more fragrant. Do you know what a brandy glass is called? Snifter! The word came from English and is translated as "sniff".
Rule Three: Acceptable Diversity
Cognac is also served in small glasses, the capacity of which is 25-35 g, no more. They are considered not only cognac, but also liquor. Glasses are filled almost to the brim, and they must be made of crystal. Indeed, through the whimsical breaks of the faces, the warm honey-brown color of the drink looks especially seductive. And if a brandy glass got its name - “tulip” - thanks to its elegant shape, reminiscent of this delicate flower, then a glass is called more simply - “droplet” or “barrel”, and also due to its special appearance.
You ask: "What difference does it make what to drink from?" Don't say it's very significant! Professional sommeliers, by the way, can tell you that the largest brandy glass has a name that speaks - a balloon, its capacity is 800 grams. At tastings, they serve the oldest, most aged drink. But, of course, they pour a maximum to the extreme border of the wide part of the bowl. Often used such an innovation as a glass for cognac with heating. The fact is that in aged drinks, the aroma has, as it were, 3 degrees of release and manifestation. And warming helps to gradually reveal the shades of smells. But the temperature in any case should not exceed room temperature! And cognac glasses, i.e. "tulips", are most often used directly for drinking. Indicative in this regard is a brandy glass without a stem. It sits comfortably in the hand, a small protrusion in the outer part of the bottom is passed between the fingers. It is as if you are hugging a glass, anticipating pleasure.
Glass glass discord
What kind of glass should the containers for the divine drink be made of? Czech - Bohemian - crystal has long been considered the most famous in the European part of our continent. And although now the market for elite tableware is quite wide and diverse, glasses for cognac "Bohemia" are still popular. They are made of glass of the purest transparency, they emit a high, thin, melodious long ringing, one has only to lightly flick the wall with a finger. As for domestic traditions, here the championship belongs to the famous factories of Gus-Khrustalny. It was there that the best glasses for cognac were made. Crystal for them was made of the highest quality. Previously, cognac sets often looked not like traditional glasses, but intricate figures of fish, birds, and animals. It looked original, by the way!
triumph of the moment
What else can be said about cognac? It is not drunk on a daily basis, in an ordinary setting. Such use is considered bad manners, that is, bad manners. Cognac requires respect! It is served during a business date, at a banquet, in a close pleasant company. The drink is associated with elegant low-cut evening dresses of women, solemn and elegant suits of men. The entourage for cognac is no less important than the glasses into which it is poured. Therefore, if you want to arrange a holiday for yourself, dress up, style your hair, do makeup, put on jewelry if you are a lady, or shave, put on a fashionable shirt if you are a man. And only after that open the coveted bottle. Only in this case you will be able to appreciate the drink.
The art of drinking
You need to be able not only to drink cognac, but also to choose it. How to do it? Experienced sommeliers share their skill on how to determine the quality of a product. When the drink is poured into the glass, wrap your fingers around it. If the prints on the opposite side are visible, then the cognac is good. Then slowly twist the glass in your hand clockwise. There were traces of streaks on the glass - take a closer look at how long they will be visible. If about 5 seconds, the cognac aging is 8 years. If the path remains longer - from 10 to 20 years, that is, the drink is really noble. Next - the smell, as you need to "taste" it. The first notes that are felt as soon as the glass is near your face are usually vanilla. The next aromatic wave that covers you when you touch the glass is associated with fruits or flowers: apricot, rose, linden. And, finally, when you take the first sip, you join the most complex and intricate bouquet of smells. Take small sips, hold the liquid in your mouth, feel it. After swallowing, do not rush to sip again, enjoy the aftertaste. Remember that you are not tasting anything, but the drink of the gods!
Cognac is a solid drink of wealthy gentlemen and serious men. Drinking it “on the go” from plastic cups, snacking on unpretentious food “what was found in the refrigerator” is to sabotage the very idea of elite alcohol and deprive yourself of the lion's share of pleasure. Therefore, it is very important to choose the right glasses for cognac. On the one hand, they should reveal the taste and aroma, on the other hand, they should have a beautiful appearance, emphasizing the status of the owner.
Brandy (and we remember that cognac belongs to this particular classification of alcoholic beverages) appeared a very long time ago - long before the onset of the Middle Ages, and then they drank it from squat pot-bellied goblets. Apparently, even then our ancestors knew what all sommeliers and connoisseurs of aged strong drinks know today: it is this form that best contributes to the disclosure of the cognac aroma.
Snifter - a classic cognac glass
Classic cognac glasses are called snifters, they are also “brandy glass”, “balloon”, “cognac balloon”. These are round vessels, tapering upwards, on a short stem. Of these, it is customary to taste drinks of the X.O category. – extra old (minimum 6 years old). The older the cognac, the thinner its taste and deeper aroma. In order to feel all the nuances of the bouquet, the golden liquid is poured into a glass about a quarter - to the widest point of the bowl, warmed with the warmth of the palms, allowed to be properly saturated with oxygen and "breathe".
The very word "snifter (snifter)" comes from the English sniff - "sniff", and indeed - often in the collections of table etiquette you can see the advice: "bring a glass to your nose and carefully inhale the aroma concentrated in the upper part of the vessel."
The narrower the upper part of the snifter, the stronger the concentration of the bouquet.
The volume of these cognac glasses varies from 70 to 700 ml, although there are also more capacious designer or souvenir models. There is an unspoken rule: the older the drink, the larger the glass should be, so that the aroma “walks” properly, but does not disappear.
Fill the sniffer correctly to the widest point Canonical snifters are made of thin glass or crystal. The design feature is such that even if a glass of cognac topples over, the liquid will not spill, but remains inside. Since these glasses are intended for expensive elite alcohol, they are often decorated with gilding, inlay, and precious stones.
It is not customary to cool cognac, the temperature when serving should correspond to room temperature - about 18-22 degrees. Sometimes the drink is even heated, for this special glasses and designs are used, one of which is shown in the photo.
Cognac glass heated by a candle
Other types of cognac glasses
tulips. The second name is cognac glasses. They are thin glasses on a high stem, shaped like a drop-down bud. These vessels are suitable for young drinks: unaged cognac has a rather sharp aroma, “beating the nose”, so it’s better to let it disperse a little, become more tender.
It is curious that it is tulips, and not snifters, that are very common in France - the homeland of cognac.
Experts recommend keeping both snifters and brandy glasses in the home bar. The former are good for leisurely conversations by the fireplace with a glass of aged cognac, the latter for a fun feast and tasting a few drinks.
Tulip (brandy glass) is more suitable for young cognacs (3-5 years old)
Wobble glass. "Wobble" is the same snifter, but without a leg, but with a pointed spike at the bottom. Such glasses cannot stand, only lie down, gracefully rolling in the manner of a tumbler. Rotating around its axis, the "wobble" mixes the drink, which helps the aroma to fully open up.
Wobble - roly-poly cognac world
pipe snifters("tubular" glasses). The original hybrid of a snifter and a hookah with a long tube. Connoisseurs assure that with such glasses the “ceremony” becomes even more refined and solemn.
Pipe snifters - cognac can be drunk through a straw Brandy glasses
Remember that cognac is also brandy. If it turns out that there are no round snifters or tulip glasses in the house, you can use the good old fashion glasses or rocks - shortened wide vessels with a thick bottom.
Quite often, cognac is compared with whiskey, but this is a mistake: the first drink is made from grapes, and the second is made from barley or corn (bourbon), and it is drunk very chilled. However, whiskey glasses are quite suitable for the “king of alcohol”, therefore, in the collections of cognac specialists, you can find both “tumblers”, “nose”, and even shot glasses.
Glasses with a thick bottom can replace classic cognac
Famous manufacturers of cognac glasses
Sommeliers keep a whole collection of snifters at home - masters say that the slightest change in the shape or thickness of a glass already affects the disclosure of taste. The most famous manufacturers include:
- Spiegelau
- Glenfarclas
- Wilson&Morgan
- Glencairn
- Friends of Laphroaig
- glenlivet
- Ardbeg and others.
Schott Zwiesel Pure Cognac Glass makes "non-canonical" thick-walled glasses. You pick up such a snifter, and you understand - a thing! Don't break or scratch.
Other manufacturers may "play" with the leg height, bowl shape and rim thickness. This is how exquisite models for special occasions are born.
Any noble drink served in the wrong container will lose its individuality and distinguishing characteristics. The alcohol of true gentlemen is no exception - cognac. In the people, a pot-bellied glass on a small leg is called a cognac glass. This is the cognac glass, but there are many more varieties of them than we know. Consider the existing types, sizes and purpose of cognac glasses.
Cognac needs a suitable glass to reveal the full bouquet of aroma
Existing forms of vessels
The classic "pot-bellied" glass is called a snifter, or cognac inhaler. Expensive aged cognacs are savored from it. The more narrowed the top of the glass, the richer the aroma of the served drink will be. The classic snifter is made of thin glass, especially expensive glasses are made of crystal inlaid with stones, gold and other decor. There are many variations of the classic snifter.
Tulip, or tasting glass
A tulip looks like an incompletely opened bud of a flower of the same name. The stem of a tasting glass is much higher than that of a classic snifter. The purpose of the tulip is tasting, savoring elite drinks. As a rule, one or two sips of noble cognac are poured into it, releasing a delicate aroma layer by layer.
Tulip, or tasting glass for cognac
Wobble glass - exotic among cognac vessels
It is a pot-bellied glass with the shape of a classic snifter, but without a stem. Where it should be, there was only a small cone-shaped glass outgrowth. The glass looks quite noble, despite the impression that the leg was simply cut off. When the "Wobble" is lowered onto the table, it rolls over the surface, enriching the drink with oxygen and allowing it to fully open.
A cognac glass without a stem is an original vessel for a noble drink!
Snifter heated
It is a glass with a stand in an arbitrary form, where a candle is installed, warming up a vessel with liquid. Heated cognac glass is rather a souvenir product - there are many types of them, and the opportunity to show imagination and put your soul into its creation makes this glass popular among producers and connoisseurs of good cognac.
Souvenir cognac glass heated by a candle
Mixing a shot glass with a hookah
A tubular brandy glass is a snifter with a tube through which the drink is savored. Cognac is “smoked” most often in restaurants and bars. A spectacular glass attracts attention, but it is not entirely suitable for the full savoring of gentleman's alcohol.
Tubular cognac glass - drinking your favorite alcohol
Size matters!
Cognac glasses come in a variety of sizes - from 60 ml to 800 ml. Depending on the aging of cognac, a glass of a certain size is used:
- 60-150 ml are intended for tasting drinks, designed for one sip;
- 150-300 ml - medium glasses in which young, unaged cognacs are served;
- 300-800 ml - large cognac glasses, which serve exquisite alcohol of many years of aging.
The size of the glass also depends on the aging of the cognac!
Aged wine is drunk from volumetric vessels, because it has a rich palette of subtle aromas, which are revealed the stronger, the larger the area of contact of the liquid with oxygen. Pot-bellied large glasses fit comfortably in a man's hand and heat up from its warmth, thereby revealing all the shades of cognac aroma even more.
Young cognac has a harsh, rich smell, which is perfectly weathered in small glasses, allowing the gentle shade of noble oak wood and the entire palette of grapes to open after harshness.
The first step is to understand some concepts, namely, how a glass differs from a wine glass, and a glass from a pile. As a rule, there is confusion here. Strictly speaking, a glass is any thin-walled vessel for drinks. A wine glass is a glass with a high stem for soft drinks. Glass - a glass on a leg for alcoholic beverages. A stack is a glass without a leg for strong alcoholic drinks. The pile has an English equivalent - a shot.
The stronger the drink, the smaller the capacity of the dishes for which it is intended. Now it is clear why the largest glass is for water, and the smallest - a shot - for strong cocktails that are drunk in one gulp.
Drinkware is made mainly of glass and crystal - glass with the addition of lead. It is thanks to lead that we see more brilliance, sparkle and play of light in crystal dishes. In addition, lead adds plasticity to the glass, allowing it to be cut and ground, turning the glassware into a real work of art. For example, in the English estates of the last century, only cut crystal dishes were served at the table.
Now glassware for drinks made of crystal can be anything: unfinished, engraved, with a simple or complex pattern of a fine mesh of diamond facets.
On a note!
Crystal does not like temperature extremes, acidic liquids, hard water and abrasive particles. Therefore, wash crystal glassware by hand, not in a dishwasher; do not substitute cold dishes under hot water; if the water is hard, then soften it in a basin and wash the crystal in it; use only soap for washing; Wipe the crystal dry with a linen cloth immediately after washing.
Now let's take a closer look at what kind of dishes for drinks are.
| View | Name | Description |
| Water glass | The largest of the glasses, its volume can reach 850 ml. | |
| Red wine glass | A rounded tall glass on a high stem, narrowed at the top. The optimal volume of a glass is 140-180 ml, but it can be much more. | |
| White wine glass | A wide tall glass on a high leg, narrowed at the top. The optimal volume of a glass is 100-150 ml, but it can be much more. | |
| Flute glass (flute) | A narrow tall glass on a high stem, narrowed at the top. The optimal glass volume is 200 ml, but it can be less or more than this value. Used to serve champagne and sparkling wines. | |
| Glass Champagne saucer (coupe de champagne) | A glass in the form of a wide low bowl on a high leg. The volume of the glass is 120-200 ml. This glass was created specifically for champagne in England in the 17th century. But over more than three centuries, the drink itself has changed (it has become more sparkling and less sweet), so the Flute glass has become more preferable for champagne. And the saucer is now more used for serving cocktails. | |
| cocktail glass | A glass in the form of a cone on a high leg. The optimal volume of a glass is 125-150 ml. This glass is often called a martini, although it is not suitable for a pure martini, just as it is not suitable for cocktails with ice. | |
| Margarita glass | The optimal volume of a glass is 200-250 ml. It is used mainly for serving the cocktail of the same name, but can also be used for other cocktails with ice. | |
| Hurricane glass | The optimal volume of the glass is 400 ml, but can reach up to 800 ml. Used to serve tropical cocktails. | |
| cognac glass | The optimal volume of a cognac glass is 200-350 ml. It is used to serve cognac, armagnac (although there is a separate glass for it), brandy, calvados. | |
| Armagnac glass | The optimal volume of a glass for Armagnac is 160-240 ml. Used to serve Armagnac, it is believed that the narrowed neck enhances the aroma. | |
| Rhine wine glass | The optimal volume of the glass is 100-110 ml. They once served white wines from the Rhine Valley. These wines were cloudy to hide it, the glasses for them were made of opaque glass (most often green). Now such glasses are used to serve any white table wine. | |
| Madeira glass | The optimal volume of the glass is 75 ml. Used to serve dessert and fortified wines. | |
| Sherry glass | The optimal volume of the glass is 60-80 ml. Used to serve the wine of the same name, it is believed that this form contributes to the evaporation of alcohol. Now sherry is more often served in madeira glasses. | |
| Lafitte glass | The optimal volume of the glass is 100-125 ml. Used to serve red table wines. | |
| Liquor glass | The optimal volume is 40 ml. Used to serve liqueurs. A glass of the same shape, but with a volume of 80-120 ml, is used for layered cocktails with liquor. | |
| Vodka glass | The optimal volume is 50 ml. Used to serve vodka, tinctures and liqueurs. | |
| Glass for complex cocktails | A glass of conical shape for layered cocktails. | |
| Collins glass | Tall glass with straight walls. The volume is 230-340 ml. Used to serve refreshing cocktails, Mojitos, Pina Coladas, Gin Tonics and similar long drinks. It can also serve juice and mineral water. | |
| Highball glass | Tall glass, slightly lower and wider than Collins. The volume is 270 ml. Used to serve soft drinks, cold punches, punches. | |
| Glass Tumbler | A glass of medium height, with thickened walls at the bottom. The volume is 260-320 ml. Used to serve aperitif cocktails, flip cocktails and soft drinks. | |
| Glass of old fashion | A low glass with a thick bottom and walls. The optimal volume is 180 ml. Used to serve strong drinks with ice, such as rum or whiskey. | |
| stack | The volume is 40-100 ml, the English equivalent of a shot is 45 ml. Used to serve vodka and strong cocktails that are drunk in one gulp. | |
| Glass of Irish coffee | Glass on a small leg made of heat-resistant glass. The optimal volume is 180-200 ml. Used to serve hot cocktails such as grog, mulled wine, Irish coffee. | |
| Glass of latte | Heat-resistant glass, tapering towards the bottom, with or without a handle. The optimal volume is 150-300 ml. Used to serve coffee drink - latte. | |
| Frappe glass | A tulip-shaped glass for serving cold, thick, coffee cocktails. The optimal volume is 160-250 ml. | |
| beer glass | Glass for serving beer and beer-based cocktails. The volume is 220-1000 ml. | |
| beer mug | Used only for serving beer. The volume is 250-1000 ml. | |
| Punch Mug | Used to serve punch. The volume is 100-180 ml. |
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Sommeliers keep a whole collection of snifters at home - masters say that the slightest change in the shape or thickness of a glass already affects the disclosure of taste. The most famous manufacturers include:
- Spiegelau
- Glenfarclas
- Wilson&Morgan
- Glencairn
- Friends of Laphroaig
- glenlivet
- Ardbeg and others.
Schott Zwiesel Pure Cognac Glass makes "non-canonical" thick-walled glasses. You pick up such a snifter, and you understand - a thing! Don't break or scratch.
Other manufacturers may "play" with the leg height, bowl shape and rim thickness. This is how exquisite models for special occasions are born.
Creating something great like cognac is undoubtedly a great art that requires years of research and rich experience. However, the ability to properly taste, drink and store cognac is no less an art than its preparation. Cognac is a drink that must not only be consumed, but understood, appreciated and loved. Therefore, for many years, experts have been looking for the best dishes for cognac and finally came to a consensus.
How to properly hold a glass of cognac
Many will probably say that this method has long been known to them. Cognac, as you know, is not served chilled and is not drunk in one gulp.
Bottles are stored at room temperature, and the drink poured into the bottom of the glass is warmed with the palm of the hand, passing the stem of the glass between the index and middle fingers.
Be sure to bring it to the nose, literally poking into the glass. Assess the aroma, then take a sip, holding the drink in your mouth.
Slowly swallow, listening to how the alcohol spreads down the throat, warming from the inside.
This is roughly how they do it. And - almost right! We have just described the outdated way of drinking the drink of the aristocrats. Now it is fashionable to do otherwise:
- cognac is poured into a “tulip” glass, but, as in a snifter, it is not higher than the widest part of its bowl (below is better);
- they don’t cover the bowl with their palm, but hold the glass by the stem and, slightly tilting, turn it (as in tasting), while evaluating the color, transparency, quality of the drops flowing down the walls;
Reference. Modern cognac connoisseurs believe that in this way an unchilled drink releases aroma into the glass, and the narrow top does not allow it to immediately evaporate. And cognac unheated by hand is more pleasant to drink.
- after scrolling, the glass is brought to the nose and sniffed. A good and real aged drink does not hit the nose with alcohol, but gives, although alcoholic, but filled with pleasant aromas;
- the final stage is a taste test with listening to your own feelings. And then - drinking in small sips.
A good cognac does not irritate the nose, it is drunk softly, requiring neither a drink nor a snack. And if you want to have a bite, you hold a glass with counterfeit in your hands
And now it doesn’t matter which cool store you bought this bottle from and how much you paid for it.
How to use a sniffer
Snifter is a glass convenient for recognizing every note of the drink's aroma and enjoying it. If cognac is provided for dessert or coffee on the menu, bottles and glasses are not served until this moment. The bottle is not pre-cooled. Brandy is poured into a glass no higher than its most extended part, so the aroma is better retained, depending on the volume - 20-80 ml.
If you want to check the quality of the drink, tilt the snifter 45° and slowly turn it so that when it returns to the vertical position, the cognac flows down the inner walls. Slowly sliding thick streaks are a sign of a high quality drink.
The rotation of the snifter aerates the brandy, which improves both aroma and taste.
But it is important to turn it slowly, without disturbing the drink too much. A cognac glass allows you to feel light vanilla aromas at a distance of about 5 cm from the edge, more saturated aromas (fruity, floral) near the very edge, and subtle aromas of aging inside
What it is
Snifter is a glass on a thin stem with a specific shape tapering towards the top. The name comes from the English word "sniff" and is associated with one of the main purposes of this type of barware - to smell the aroma of alcohol. The main drinks for drinking which the snifter was invented are cognac and brandy (for this it is called "brandy glass"), as well. Other names "balloon" and "cognac balloon" are associated with the rounded shape of the central part of the glass.
The best material for making a snifter is crystal, which is almost as good as high-quality thin glass. The volume of the product can vary from 70 to 700 ml. At the same time, it is believed that more aged alcohol needs a larger glass. This is due to the aeration process and the intensity of the aroma, which increases with aging. Thus, the evaporation of a more aged cognac or brandy can “walk”, being saturated, but not volatilizing.
The outer surface of the product is often decorated with various gilded ornaments, inlays and precious stones, but this does not affect the functional qualities of the dishes, only the aesthetics. In addition, colored glass can be used for its manufacture, but this is considered “non-canonical”, and you should not use such dishes at an official event.
Cognac is an elite drink, the taste and aroma of which only improve with aging. But to maximize the disclosure of the nature of alcohol and get the most pleasure from tasting, you will need special glasses for cognac.
There are five types of them and each of them differs in features and purpose. To get maximum satisfaction or choose the most suitable gift, you need to delve deeper, study the main characteristics of various types of wine glasses.
Dishes for cognac
Cognac Tasted slowly, savoring every sip, in a suitable atmosphere and from a special glassware created especially for this elite drink.
purpose
Special dishes for cognac were not invented from scratch, tasting elite alcohol from it, you can fully enjoy its magnificence.
Functions of cognac glasses:
- thanks to a special shape, they allow you to fully enjoy the multifaceted fragrance of an elite drink;
- contribute to the opening of the bouquet during tasting and the enjoyment of a non-trivial trail of aftertaste;
- provide a full-fledged play of rich colors, as they are mainly made of high quality transparent material;
- they are distinguished by a noble appearance to match the drink and cause aesthetic pleasure from their contemplation;
- emphasize the status of the owner;
- create a comfortable position in the hand due to the special shape of the container.
Material
A drink such as cognac cannot be drunk from cheap dishes, as this violates the aesthetic and flavor moments of tasting, and does not correspond to the high rank of the drink.
Dishes for cognac are made mainly from high-quality glass of various thicknesses and excellent crystal. There are more rare, made exclusively to order, samples that are made of precious metals.
Basic rules of use
The selection of a suitable vessel is carried out in accordance with the age of alcohol, the atmosphere and the occasion for tasting. Young alcohol (up to 5-6 years old) is recommended to be poured into glasses of the categorytulip or drop. Perfect for a more aged cognacsnifters, wobbles, containers with a straw or heated glasses .
The classic volume of the vessel is 125-150 ml, but there are dishes with a capacity of up to 700-800 ml, which are intended for special occasions.
The drink is poured at room temperature not higher than the expanded part of the dish. According to old aristocratic traditions, the base of the glass is in the palm of the hand for warming, and the stem passes between the index and middle fingers.
In the modern version of tasting, it is not customary to warm the drink, but the glass is held by the stem and, slightly tilted, rotated to observe the play of color and dripping drops.
First, the aroma is inhaled, and then every sip is savored, in which the whole complex character of an elite drink is revealed.
Manufacturers
High-class sommeliers assure that even a slight change in the shape of the glass or thickness affects the disclosure of taste in different ways. All manufacturers of crystal and glassware have various variations of cognac containers. But only some of them are popular with true connoisseurs of elite alcohol.
Demanded and revered manufacturers of cognac vessels:
- Riedel is a Czech manufacturer of crystal vessels with more than three centuries of history.
- Spiegelau - German manufacturer has been producing amazing smooth glass and crystal glasses of various types for cognac for almost 500 years.
- Bohemia Claudia is a Czech company that produces tableware from Bohemian crystal, which is in high demand on the domestic market. The range of wine glasses and their design is huge.
Good samples are also found from the following manufacturers:
- Glenfarclas.
- Glencairn.
- Glenlivet.
- Schott Zwiesel Pure Cognac Glass.
- Friends of Laphroaig.
- Wilson & Morgan.
From what glasses and glasses do they drink cognac?
Elite alcohol is drunk only from special dishes specially created for it, which contributes to the disclosure of the characteristic taste of the drink and the aesthetic pleasure of tasting. There is everythingfive types of wine glasses intended for cognac.
Snifter
The name of the canonical glasses for cognac snifters comes from the English "sniff" - to sniff, which best reflects the purpose of these glasses. Other, less common names for this type of vessel include cognac balloon, brandy glass and balloon.
This type of wine glass is characterized by a spherical shape, slowly tapering to the neck, which is characterized by a narrower diameter compared to the widest part. The vessel is placed on a short thin leg, which easily gives off the heat of the palm of the elite drink, helping to maintain the required temperature.
The volume of the snifter is very diverse, starting from a minimum of 70 ml, reaching up to 700, and even higher in gift or exclusive models. The special design of the vessel allows you to keep alcohol in it even when it is overturned.
Canonical wine glasses are produced exclusivelymade of the thinnest glass or crystal . Snifters are produced both in a laconic form with a smooth transparent surface, and decorated with a precious metal rim and other inlays, with stones and other decorations that emphasize the premium status of the drink being tasted from it.
Reference. There is an unofficial custom: the older the drink, the larger the glass should be to maximize the character of elite alcohol.
But for mass celebrations, small containers are used.
Snifters are designed primarily for tasting class cognacExtra Old aged for more than six years. These vessels retain an elegant aroma for a long time and contribute to the FULL disclosure of a complex bouquet during tasting.
Note. Wine glasses are filled with amber liquid no more than a third, and ideally - a quarter of a glass.
The narrower the neck of the container, the richer the fragrance.
Snifters are suitable for tasting with friends and relatives under sincere conversations to the sounds of classical music.
tulips
The tulip glass got its name froma clear resemblance to the bud of the flower of the same name . Among its other names, there are such names as a glass for cognac or a cognac glass. The flower shape of the vessel is complemented by a thin high stem.
A refined vessel is used for tasting young drinks, no more than five years old.
Reference. In France, which is the cradle of cognac, residents prefer to drink a drink of any age from tulip glasses.
The flavor of such a young drink is often characterized by high alcohol content, which makes it difficult to enjoy the fragrance of a noble drink and disrupt taste perception.
It is in the fight against such manifestations that the high walls of the glass and a slightly expanding neck help to evaporate the excess alcohol vapor and soften the character of alcohol.
The elongated leg of the vessel allows you not to heat the drink with the heat of the palm, contributing to its more pleasant drinking.
Tulips are suitable for a fun evening in close company with cheerful, loud music. They are also used when there are several variations of alcohol on the table due to their greater versatility.
Wobble glass
A wobble is a kind of analogue of a snifter, only it differs in more significant proportions. The original feature of the vessel isreplacement of the leg with a cone-shaped "spike" , which provides an unfixed position of the vessel - lying or rolling on the table.
Such rolling allows you to mix the liquid, providing decantation, which contributes to the maximum disclosure of the most complex fragrance of elite alcohol. The shape of the bowl is similar to the snifter, but it is larger.
Such containers are popular with true connoisseurs of this noble drink.
pipe snifters
The literal translation of the name of this wine glass sounds like "tubular glass ". A glass with a pipe combines a hookah and a snifter and is in high demand among true connoisseurs of luxury and an aesthetic, non-trivial look.
The canonical snifter is taken as the basis of the glass, from the bottom of which an elongated thin tube extends. Such a design allows tasting alcohol from the bottom of the container, which, according to sommeliers and critics, clearly grades the aromatic and taste impressions.
The tasting process itself becomes more refined, non-trivial and solemn.
Glass-drop
These vessels are miniature copies of traditional snifters, and their volume does not exceed 50 ml. They are mainly made from crystal and are often inlaid with precious metals, stones or exclusive author's cut.
Such wine glasses are made either to order, or in limited edition for a specific solemn event. They are mainly used with a limited table area and a significant number of guests. Their ideal use is the successful completion of a major project or the signing of a lucrative contract.
Such glasses can surprise guests with a non-trivial appearance, while emphasizing the excellent taste of the organizer and his high rank.
Gift and souvenir sets
Cognac is an elite, status drink that must be tasted from the appropriate rank of glassware. Cognac glasses areexcellent gift option for true connoisseurs of this premium alcohol.
Glasses are often presented in gift or souvenir variations with different design and equipment.
Crystal
The classic type of glasses for a noble drink are containers made of crystal. Such glasses will fit in any situation and emphasize the exquisite taste of both the giver and subsequently the recipient.
Their elegant, noble appearance will emphasize the quality of the drink and please with its aesthetics.
Silver
A silver glass for cognac is a luxurious gift for the celebration of the highest rank. Many high-ranking people sip cognac from such vessels, because they emphasize the status of the taster, are distinguished by their exquisite appearance and are often decorated with author's inlay.
Engraved
The laser engraving will add exclusivity to cognac vessels, which will certainly please the recipient with its uniqueness and show the sincere attitude of the donor.
Other
Souvenir versions of cognac vessels are distinguished by a variety of variations and excellent quality. Among them there are:
- exquisite sets of several containers;
- with decanter;
- wine glasses decorated with inlay and painting, engraving;
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