The most beautiful glasses for strong, low-alcohol and non-alcoholic drinks, as well as universal models for the home «bar».

The best wine glasses

Wine glasses are distinguished from others by their long stem, which eliminates the contact of the drink with a warm hand. Heating can change not only the taste, but also the aroma of the wine. If possible, you should give preference to high-quality crystal.

Set of glasses Cristal de Paris CDP2101 (200 ml) multicolor

Six elite handmade crystal glasses, each with a volume of 0.2 liters. Their flamboyance may not just be a bold design decision — at the buffet table everyone will know exactly where his glass is by choosing his color.

A rather thick, but at the same time refined leg, thanks to the cut, it shines beautifully in the light. The lyre shape is considered convenient and is used for red wine.

Wine glasses are sold in a leather hard case that closes with a lock. Each toast with this set will be accompanied by a beautiful noble ringing.

Advantages:

• High quality tinted crystal;
• Saturated colors;
• Complex engraving;
• Hand cut;
• Dishwasher allowed.

Flaws:

• Not everyone can afford.

This set will conquer even the most demanding connoisseur of wine and will become a real decoration of the served table.

Wine glasses Luigi Bormioli Atelier Sauvignon

Six glasses with an optimal volume of 350 ml, made of blown crystal glass, are resistant to impacts and have a reinforced stem. They look great in both red and white wine. The shape of the bowl allows you to fully appreciate the aroma and taste of the drink. A discreet design will be appropriate on any table.

Advantages:

• Laconic classic design;
• Dishwasher safe;
• Comfortable leg;
• A beautiful call.

Flaws:

• It is difficult to wash the bottom with your hands.

Beautiful and comfortable glasses, despite their simple appearance, look very elegant.

The best glasses for beer

Beer glasses are chosen depending on the volume of the serving, as well as on the type of drink. But for home use, tall glasses are the most versatile and practical.

Sagaform Club beer glass set, 420 ml

The set includes four stemmed glasses, each decorated with an individual print. They will be appropriate at any youth party. The tulip-shaped bowl is one of the most convenient for a foamy drink, and its volume is 0.42 liters. The stem of the glasses is small, but quite thick and fits well in the hand.

Advantages:

• Unobtrusive design;
• Narrow but easy to drink edge;
• Indelible drawing;
• Thick walls.

Flaws:

• Expensive for four pieces.

Such classic-shaped glasses will especially appeal to those who are close to the marine theme.

Unix Freeze beer glass set

Unusual glasses have double walls, between which there is a cooling gel. In order for it to “work”, you must first hold the glasses in the freezer.

After freezing, the glass becomes cloudy, but the drink inside remains cool for a long time. The silicone insert prevents the drink from heating up with your hands, and also prevents your fingers from freezing.

The volume of the glass is 470 ml. The gel will be cooled equally well throughout the entire period of operation — no matter how old the glasses are.

Advantages:

• Prolonged cooling of the drink;
• Beautiful design and branded packaging;
• Soft silicone insert;
• Optimal volume.

Flaws:

• Hand wash only.

Such a set is useful not only for beer. It can serve chilled soft drinks such as lemonade.

The best champagne glasses

The highest quality champagne glasses are made from crystal. The bowl should have a narrow bottom where bubbles will collect. The upper part is also narrowed to preserve the aroma of the drink.

Set of glasses Zwiesel 1872

Two refined glasses of 250 ml of crystal glass are sold in a gift box. They withstand even an accidental fall to the floor, but it’s still not worth checking this empirically.

The elegant shape clearly reveals the aroma and taste of a sparkling drink. And thanks to the correct wall thickness, the desired temperature is maintained for a long time. The long stem allows you to comfortably hold the glass without overheating the champagne.

Advantages:

• Handmade;
• Lead in the composition of the crystal is replaced by titanium;
• Increased strength;
• Can be washed in a dishwasher;
• The strengthened joint of a leg with a bowl.

Flaws:

• Difficult to shine.

Such glasses will decorate any celebration and romantic dinner, while they are strong enough and will last for a very long time — it will not be easy to break titanium crystal.

Koziol Superglas Cheers no. 1, 100 ml, gray

The classic glasses are made from the innovative Superglas material. He does not beat, is not afraid of mechanical damage, calmly endures washing in the car. Champagne here will remain cold for a long time — and this is another feature of the material.

The volume of the bowl is 100 ml. Wine glasses do not look as expensive as glass, but they do not have the cheapness of plastic. They are hardly suitable for a serious celebration, but for a feast in nature they are simply ideal. Koziol Cheers glasses are sold in several colors, they are in stock and completely transparent.

Advantages:

• A light weight;
• High strength;
• Without melamine and bisphenol in the composition;
• Durability.

Flaws:

This set will come in handy when serving a festive table indoors or outdoors. Practical glasses without unnecessary frills.

The best whiskey glasses

There are many types of such glasses. You need to choose their shape, starting from what kind of whiskey you will drink.

Spiegelau Willsberger Anniversary Whiskey Glass Set (1416186)

Refined crystal glass glasses with a classic tulip-shaped bowl are sold in a gift box. Such a glass is not completely filled, but only to the widest point — just below the middle. A fairly large volume of 365 ml allows you to maximize the taste and aroma of the drink. A small portion of whiskey looks very attractive in it.

Advantages:

• Effective design;
• Seamless legs;
• Washing in the dishwasher is allowed;
• classic bowl;
• Large volume.

Flaws:

• Pretty oversized.

In this glass, whiskey looks as beautiful as possible, while revealing its aroma and taste.

Riedel Set of glasses Tumbler Collection Shadows (0515/02S5)

Shadows are strict glasses with a thick bottom, straight walls and neat decor in the form of notches. They do not have legs, so they take up little space when stored. But you should not insert glasses one into the other, because then there may be difficulties with their separation.

The glasses are made by machine, so they are durable and can even be washed in the dishwasher. The set contains two glasses of 323 ml each. The edges not only decorate the dishes, but also do not allow them to slip out of the hand.

Advantages:

• Aesthetic appearance;
• Perfect transparency;
• Optimal volume;
• Beautiful shine;
• Simple care.

Flaws:

• There are only two glasses in the set.

This set can be used not only for pure whiskey or with ice, but also for serving cocktails.

The best glasses for water and juice

In glasses with a sufficiently capacious bowl, you can pour any non-alcoholic drinks.

Nachtmann Set of glasses Noblesse Goblet small 102086

The beautifully engraved 230 ml glasses are made of lead-free crystal and shimmer like a precious stone. Some of their production processes are carried out manually, which ensures the high quality of dishes. The edges on the bowl are cut so that the light is beautifully refracted through them — it looks really luxurious. There are 4 glasses in the set.

Advantages:

• Convenient form;
• Massive leg and thick walls;
• Exceptional transparency;
• Versatility.

Flaws:

• Large range of prices per set.

This set can become one of the most versatile in a home bar. From such glasses it is convenient to drink not only soft drinks, but also white and red wine.

A set of glasses for water Michael Aram «Palace»

The royal set consists of two exquisite crystal glasses with a volume of 360 ml. Drinking ordinary water from it is an aesthetic pleasure. The junction of the bowl with the leg is additionally reinforced, and the crystal itself does not become cloudy even after many years. The set looks beautiful on a table served in white tones.

Advantages:

• Thin long leg;
• Convenient bowl shape
• Laconic design;
• Beautiful shine in the light;
• Good volume.

Flaws:

• Allows for hand washing only.

Handmade makes each glass individual and interesting. Very nice set, but you need to take care of it properly.

The best glasses for cognac and brandy

A cognac glass is distinguished by a short stem, which is made solely so that the hand comes into contact with the bowl and heats the cognac with its heat. For such a drink, it is best to choose crystal.

Schott Zwiesel Pure cognac glass set (113 756-6)

The set includes six crystal snifters. This dish in most cases withstands shock, but if it does break, then it is into large fragments that are easy to collect. There is no lead in the composition, and transparency is provided by titanium oxide and zirconium.

The glass fits comfortably in the hand, and cognac slowly flows down its high walls. A fairly large bowl with a volume of 616 ml is not bulky, but very comfortable. The set comes with 6 items.

Advantages:

• Classic bowl shape;
• Resistance to temperature extremes;
• Wide bottom;
• Strength.

Flaws:

• It’s expensive without a discount.

Conservatives will like such laconic classic glasses.

Zalto Gravitas Omega Cognac glasses, 2 pcs

The set of the day for true connoisseurs of cognac is made in the image of Burgundy glasses, thanks to which it reveals the taste of the drink to the maximum. The balance is provided by a special recess on the bowl, on which the wine glass is placed. The volume of Gravitas Omega is 950 ml, but you should not fill it even to the middle: about 100 grams of drink should be poured at a time.

Advantages:

• Exceptionally handmade;
• Interesting shape;
• Strength;
• Perfect transparency;
• Allows washing in the dishwasher.

Flaws:

• It needs to be carefully placed on the table.

The drink in these glasses looks chic, and drinking from them is convenient and pleasant.

The best cocktail glasses

The variety of cocktails is incredibly large, as well as dishes for them. But there are some of the most popular and versatile glasses in which you can serve a variety of drinks.

Nachtmann Set of glasses Bossa Nova Cocktail (99678) 2 pcs., 340 ml

The stem with Bossa Nova glass ornament shimmers in the sun and allows you to creatively set the table. Wine glasses look very unusual and attractive. It is convenient to drink from them, but it is better not to walk with a glass filled to the brim, as you can spill yourself. The dishes are quite strong and stable, despite the apparent fragility.

Advantages:

• Washing in the dishwasher is allowed;
• Lead-free crystal;
• Beautiful cut;
• Convenient bowl.

Flaws:

• It is difficult to wash dirt from a faceted leg.

A set with an attractive design allows you to experiment with serving martinis and various mixes.

Rona Cocktail Set, 465 ml

Simple tall glasses in the shape of an unopened tulip are made of very high quality and are distinguished by crystal transparency. Despite its relatively budgetary cost, the dishes look very presentable.

The universal volume of 465 ml allows you to prepare different cocktails, use ice and straws. Two wine glasses are sold in a tight box that can be used to store them.

Advantages:

• Convenient height and wide bowl;
• Thick leg;
• sustainability;
• Possibility to use straws.

Flaws:

• Requires caution when rubbing.

In such glasses, you can serve various alcoholic and non-alcoholic cocktails — they will look beautiful and festive, even if they contain ordinary lemonade. Often in such dishes a milkshake with ice cream is served.

Chef&Sommelier Cabernet N6815

Six 300 ml tall glasses are used for serving cocktails based on soda, juice or mineral water. Sometimes champagne and sparkling wines are served in such glasses-saucers, so the set can be considered multifunctional. The glasses are made using modern technology from quartz glass, they are lightweight and durable.

Advantages:

• Universal volume;
• Convenient form;
• Reliable leg;
• Easy wash;
• Affordable price.

Flaws:

• Quite thick lower part of the leg, which is not always convenient.

These wine glasses are suitable for a cocktail party at home, and for a bar.

Which glasses are better to buy

Crystal glass is the best choice. It has beautiful acoustic properties, is easy to clean and lasts a long time. Lead, which is contained in some crystal products, gives them a beautiful shine, but after a while such glasses turn yellow. In addition, they are quite difficult to care for. Lead-free models are much more practical and durable.

The minimum home set of drinkware should consist of several sets:

• glasses with a tulip-shaped bowl, from which you can drink cognac, whiskey or cocktails;
• glasses of Bordeaux type for all types of wines;
• capacious dishes (minimum 250 milliliters) for soft drinks, wine or beer.

It is always better to choose a more well-known company, because this is a guarantee of the quality of dishes. Before buying, it is necessary to inspect each glass from the set for defects: chips, scratches and marriage.

Do not forget about the number of items in the set. Usually buying a set of 4-6 glasses is cheaper than buying individually.