Brandy Sniffer Review
A fine wine might be enjoyed in a less-than-perfect glass in a pinch, but you won’t want to go that route with a top-notch brandy. Brandy is a complex and delicious liquor that requires a special glass for one to fully appreciate it; the drink is best enjoyed in a rounded, balloon-shaped goblet with a narrow neck. Wrapping your hands around the bowl of the goblet warms the brandy and releases its inimitable fragrance, while the slim neck keeps the bouquet from dissipating too quickly. Our research has uncovered three snifters that will help you thoroughly enjoy the complexities of your favorite brandy.
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If you crave a true brandy tasting experience, this next “Best Of’s” story lets you travel back to 1895 when German cellar master Hugo Asbach made a surprising discovery that changed the way brandy was created and enjoyed. After one of his frequent trips to the cellar to check on the quality of the distillate, Asbach put another snifter over the glass he was tasting from in order to preserve the bouquet. Upon returning, Asbach swilled his covered tasting glass and then inhaled the fragrance from its... FULL REVIEW
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MSRP $25
Tiffany & Co. has been synonymous will luxury glassware for 170 years, so it’s no surprise that this next “Best Of” comes from their hallowed 5th Avenue halls. Award-winning jewelry designer and former Studio 54 bon vivant Elsa Peretti has been an in-house designer for Tiffany for over 30 years. Peretti’s innovative and clever creations continue to be perennial favorites of design devotees everywhere – and her classic “thumbprint” bowls and glasses are still very much in demand. The Thum... FULL REVIEW
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MSRP $40
Established in 1903 in New York by Thomas G. Hawkes, owner of a glass engraving company, and Frederick Carder, a glass artist trained in the popular and colorful nouveau arts tradition of the day, Steuben Glass has produced the some of the finest glassware ever made. Though many of Steuben’s exquisite creations have been produced for royalty and grace museums around the world, the company’s glassware are a sought-after addition for any home bartender. Brandy aficionados will all surely agree that enjoy... FULL REVIEW
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MSRP $130
