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The Norlan Whisky Glass, including the distinctive Vaild (Black) Edition, was designed to enhance every aspect of whisky (or whiskey) enjoyment—whether you're savoring Scotch, Bourbon, Rye, Canadian, or Japanese whisky. Our innovative glass captures and elevates whisky's complex flavors and aromatics, delivering a sensory experience like no other.

First conceptualized in 2015 by co-founder Sruli Recht and later refined by renowned master distiller Jim McEwan on Scotland’s Isle of Islay, the Norlan Whisky Glass has become a favorite among whisky enthusiasts. Nearly half a million glasses have been sold worldwide, consistently ranking among the best whisky glasses in customer reviews and surveys.

Handcrafted from lightweight borosilicate glass, the glass combines a scientifically optimized interior with an elegant exterior. In the Vaild (Black) Edition, the blind nosing glass surprises with a unique interior that reflects and amplifies the whisky’s color due to the double-walled design, offering a striking contrast to the rich, dark exterior. This creates a dynamic visual experience, complementing your whisky's aromas and flavors.

Whether you're a seasoned connoisseur or just starting your whisky journey, the Norlan Whisky Glass is the ultimate vessel for appreciating fine spirits or gifting the whisky lover in your life.

material
Double-walled, hand-blown, borosilicate glass
finish
Matte black lacquer exterior coating.
Note: New production has a slightly different surface than the original 2017 edition.
dimensions
3.7" tall, 3.2" diameter,
2.5" diameter at rim
capacity
~ 5.9 fl ounces.
Recommended pour 0.7 to 1.4 fl oz
ice
Not recommended
weight
~ 4.4 ounces (that's very light)
packaging
Single unit packed in a luxurious corrugated box. Microfiber polishing cloth included.
origin
China
design
A design by Sruli Recht

Customer Reviews

Based on 1464 reviews
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CindyW
Beautiful and so functional.

The Norman whiskey glass lets you really enjoy the look, taste and temperature of your drink. Once you use this glass you will not want to use anything else. I would definitely reccommend!

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Bryan C.
Great products and excellent customer service.

I purchased 2 whisky glasses for myself and 4 as Christmas presents for friends. I also bought 2 of the smaller and 2 larger heavy tumblers and we have thoroughly enjoyed all of them. Recently, one of the whisky glasses developed a crack in the acrylic seal, which breached the inner space. This was concerning because I went to great lengths to care for the glasses so I felt this should not have occurred in the short time that it did. I reached out to customer service and a new glass was immediately shipped to me with no questions asked. The glasses are not cheap but they are worth every penny. I would not hesitate to recommend them to others, especially the tumblers.

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Armin B.

Sophisticated tasting experience

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Ken D.
Norlan double walled whisky glass.

Took a chance and bought two. Very impressed with the design and workmanship. I never add ice to whisky, so enjoy at room temperature. At first thought on seeing the add, a bit on the expensive side but on receiving them, on receiving them, money well spent. Would highly recommend these.

Norlan Whisky Glass - Vaild Edition

Norlan Whisky Glass - Clear Edition

WHISKY. REFLECTED.

A cloaked exterior hides a visual surprise. The glow of your whisky within.

WHISKY. ENHANCED.

A SPECIALLY DESIGNED INTERIOR SERVES TO ELIMINATE ETHANOL BURN AND DELIVER AROMAS BETTER THAN ANY OTHER GLASS.

WHISKY. ELEVATED.

A UNIQUE, LIGHTWEIGHT DESIGN FEATURING DOUBLE-WALLED BOROSILICATE GLASS.

A WHISKY GLASS THAT DELIVERS

ETHANOL

AROMATICS

AERATION

Special protrusion forms inside our tasting glass create wave-like movements in the liquid when it is swirled within the bowl. This helps to release the ethanol within the spirit, allowing the scents to become more present when nosing, which in turn improves the flavor when drinking.

ADVANTAGES OVER OTHER GLASSES

COPITAS

Tulip shaped nosing glasses, with their narrowed rim, often concentrate the shape of the vapor in such a way that they tightly focus it, causing the ethanol to punch into the eyes and nose, and concealing the aromas.

TUMBLERS

A cool social glass, the wide opening of a tumbler (or rocks glass) diffuses the aromas of the spirit too widely, fading and flattening them out. This results in a diminished nosing and tasting experience.

HOW TO USE OUR WHISKY GLASS

Think of the Norlan Whisky Glass as a finely calibrated tool, designed to get the most out of your whisky and give you an unrivaled drinking experience. While there’s no one way to enjoy whisky, this vessel was developed as a neat glass, meaning the spirit should be tasted without the addition of ice cubes. The primary reason for this is that ice will cool the fluid and diminish the presence of aromas. (For whisky on the rocks, we've got the perfect tumbler.)

This is a compact glass, but by no means diminutive. Its size is based on providing the optimal space for a traditional pour to be swirled within the inner volume. This is anywhere from 0.7 to 1.4 ounces of spirit. Pour no higher than the top of the inner protrusions and you’ll get the most out of your dram.

After pouring the real fun begins. To get those myriad aroma molecules unlocked, you'll want to give your glass a good swirl to get the whisky moving inside. From there, you can smell and taste your pour as you see fit. We won't drill down into the details of "proper" nosing and tasting here, but chiefly, we recommend you take your time and savor every sip of that liquid gold.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can I use ice or whisky stones?

The Norlan Whisky Glass was designed to improve the aroma and taste of whisky enjoyed neat. We do not recommend using ice or whisky stones in the glass and caution that they can cause harm to the glass.

Can the glass be stored in the freezer?

We do not recommend storing the glass in the freezer because of the risk of thermal shock.

Please also note that the glass should not be placed in a microwave or oven.

Can I order one clear and one black glass?

Sorry, but we do not offer mixed sets at this time.

Is the glass dishwasher safe?

We recommend you always hand wash and dry your glasses with a non-abrasive cloth to ensure their longevity. 

Can the glass be engraved?

While we do not offer engraving services, any engraving specialist should be more than happy to work on these glasses.

Note: The black edition of the Norlan Whisky Glass is coated in a matte black lacquer. Engraving the exterior will remove this finish.

Does the glass have a gold rim?

No. That color you see on the rim is the brilliant whisky contained within. It's a great effect. 

Is the inside of the black edition coated in gold?

The inside of the VAILD edition is clear borosilicate glass. The shimmering gold is the result of light becoming trapped within the blackened walls of the glass and refracting through the whisky. 

Can the glass be used for other spirits?

While the Norlan Whisky Glass was developed for the appreciation of whisky, we’ve found that it performs equally well for any spirit containing a high ABV where nosing is an important aspect of the drinking experience.

How is the glass packaged?

The Norlan Whisky Glass is sold individually and comes packed in a luxurious black cardboard box with printed sleeve. A microfiber polishing cloth is also included.

Is the new black edition identical to the original?

The new black edition of the Norlan Whisky Glass has a sllightly difference surface than the original. If you are ordering to match your original set of glasses, kindly note that there will be a very minor difference in tone and feel.

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borosilicate glass

~125 grams

~175 mL

Nosing & tasting

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non-leaded crystal

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250 mL

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Rauk

Heavy Tumbler

350 ml

Machine pressed

non-leaded crystal

~800 grams

350 mL

On the rocks &

craft cocktails

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Steel Tumbler

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stainless steel

~125 grams

~175 mL

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Highball Glass

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~705 grams

~300 mL

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