Why you really need a glencairn glass lid

Getting a glencairn glass lid is probably the easiest way to make sure your whiskey actually tastes the way it's supposed to after sitting out for a few minutes. If you've spent any time exploring the world of bourbon, scotch, or rye, you already know that the glassware matters. The tapered mouth of a Glencairn is designed specifically to concentrate aromas, but there's a bit of a flaw in the design if you're a slow sipper: those aromas don't just stay put forever. They're constantly escaping. ...

February 7, 2026 · 6 min · Cabral Gauthier