| Riedel Vinum Single Malt Scotch Glasses, Set of 6 | 
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| Brand: Riedel
Category: Kitchen
List Price: $148.50
Buy New: $117.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  11 reviews
Sales Rank: 26623
Fragile: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 6.8 x 2.5 x 4.5
MPN: 416/80
UPC: 632868416800
EAN: 0632868416800
ASIN: B00004SZ83
Availability: Usually ships in 2-3 business days
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 regions of the tongue November 10, 2008
Although I do believe these to be quite fine glasses for scotch, it is entirely a falsehood that the tongue is divided into regions of taste. Modern science has disproved this theory and it has been long dead. The interaction of taste and smell is far more complicated and interlaced, without strict divisions along the tongue. Those who believe that they taste things more sweetly on the tip of their tongue have merely created a convincing mental picture. There are obvious things that can be detected more strongly in certain regions though, like sourness at the back of your mouth, but the concept of a regioned tongue is still incorrect or at best a very partial picture.
Makes good scotch Great! December 16, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
When I first saw these "tulipy" glasses, I thought there would be no way they would ever serve scotch at my house. My father-in-law bought a set and after having my first sip, I was sold. Reidel does an excellent job in their design to match the glass to the intricacies of the liquor, in this glass. The main difference that I notice is the difference, and added pleasure, of aroma to the drinking experience. While the tongue may get numb after a few sips, the nose keeps working. The flared glass end, as compare to a traditional straight glass, adds just the right amount of air to dilute the strong alcohol aroma, creating the perfect balance. I highly recomend! Try side by side to your old glass.
Spend your money on good scotch...and good glasses December 20, 2006
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
These are amazing glasses--they dramatically increase the experience of a fine scotch. While I imagine they would work for any aromatic spirit, they seem very well suited to scotch.
I prefer Islay scotches, which have an aggressive nose, and these glasses really improve the experience by concentrating the bouquet. The glasses are a delightful heavy crystal, and a pleasure to hold as well as drink from.
Great single malt glasses July 19, 2006
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Excellent quality for this hard-to-find specialty glassware. Available in a nice size set.
Count Me a Believer March 5, 2005
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
Don't know the exact reason why, but these are the best I've tried--far better than brandy snifters--for tasting the full complexity of a good spirit. Not just single malts but blended Scotch, bourbon, even aged rum. If you don't like the taste in these glasses, then you should change your choice of alcohol. Or dump it into a highball glass, cover with Seven-Up and top with a cherry and umbrella.
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