Whiskey Decanter Globe Set with 2 Etched Globe Whisky Glasses - for Liquor, Scotch, Bourbon, Vodka - 850ml

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The glasses are on the smaller side, and with one shot of whiskey, they will be about half full with a stone added. We love how there’s no spillage when you pour from the decanter and how securely and snugly the glass stopper sits on top.

You might not be Scarface, but the world is yours when you own this decanter, which is beautifully constructed to look like a globe atlas. If you want to fill your decanter and not worry about topping it off for a while, this version from LSA International is big enough to hold an entire 1. Unlike decanting wine, which introduces oxygen to improve taste, texture, and aroma, pouring whiskey into a decanter doesn't affect the flavor.The heavy glass-topped stopper feels nice, but the part that actually seals in the liquid is plastic and feels a little cheap. The Spruce Eats uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Standard glass is cheaper to manufacture and lighter in weight than crystal, but it's also more fragile. This decanter set wouldn't look out of place on the set of a Nicolas Cage movie, but you don't have to be an international treasure hunter to make it a fun accent in your study, office, rec room, or secret underground lair. A decanter with thin glass walls is more prone to shattering if it bumps against a table or bar top.

Clay can be molded into intricate shapes and glazed in all kinds of colors, but it makes for an opaque decanter. Well then, you should be pouring that drink from a world glass… like, say, this glass globe decanter! Crafted from white porcelain and adorned with 16-karat gold detailing, the decanter holds a liter and a quarter, leaving lots of room for smooth pouring even after you load it up with a full bottle.Whether you fill yours with your favorite top-shelf liquor or an affordable daily drinker, it's a way to bring a note of extra luxury to your whiskey enjoyment. In addition, some forms of crystal—especially older ones you might find in vintage decanters—are made with lead and not suitable to use with food and drinks. Its round bottom means it can't sit on a bar or table and must be placed carefully back into the stand. For fans of other spirits, don't despair: Jonathan Adler makes similar rocket decanters for tequila, rum, vodka, gin, and more.

For less than the cost of a nice bottle of bourbon, you get a gorgeous diamond-cut decanter with a 1-liter capacity and airtight lid—plus six matching tumblers. Judging capacity can be confusing because bottles are measured in metric but decanters are often measured in imperial. His bar is deep with rare single malts, hard-to-find bourbons, and ryes, but he doesn't believe there's anything too precious to share with friends.It's a good idea to leave a bit of room in the decanter; if you fill it up all the way to the brim, it's awkward to pour from and liable to spill. It sits in a wooden cradle and, with the help of your hand, can spin gently (much like your world after a few stiff drinks).

It and the four matching glasses fit into the custom stand when not in use, and the set also includes whiskey stones for chilling your spirit without diluting it, as well as a steel funnel to fill the narrow-necked vessel with no spillage. The decanter comes with two matching crystal glasses, three coasters, two stainless steel whiskey stones, and stainless steel tongs to lift them. However, the leaching process happens very slowly; if you only use the decanter to serve whiskey for an evening and then empty it, you should be OK.

from borosilicate glass – making it as clear as the air over the ocean – and is decorated with the continents of the Earth. Just as drinking out of a high-quality whiskey glass can be an indispensable part of the experience; so can serving whiskey out of a fancy decanter. Nicholas McClelland is a passionate whisk(e)y drinker who has written about spirits for Men’s Journal , Fatherly, and InsideHook. With a generous 700ml capacity and a glass ball stopper with an airtight seal, you can hold the whole world in your hands as you pour your favourite tipple.