Paragon Rocks Tumbler Gold

The Paragon Rocks Tumbler Gold is an Esplanda-branded barware piece. It is a rocks tumbler, also called an old fashioned glass or lowball, finished in gold. Glasses in this style are short and wide with a heavy base, and most hold roughly 8 to 12 ounces. Check the product specifications for this tumbler's exact capacity and finish, because those details aren't confirmed here. The wide mouth and low profile suit spirits poured over ice. That includes whiskey, bourbon and rye, aged rum, and tequila reposado or añejo. It also works for short cocktails built directly in the glass, such as an Old Fashioned, Negroni, Boulevardier, Rusty Nail or Sazerac. Serving a spirit neat is fine in a tumbler too. The broad opening lets aromas out, but a tulip-shaped glass concentrates them better if nosing is the priority. For ice, one large cube or sphere melts more slowly than several small ones and dilutes the drink less. Chilling the empty glass in the freezer for a few minutes helps keep a stirred drink cold. A gold finish usually calls for hand washing, because dishwasher heat and strong detergents can dull metallic decoration. Confirm the care instructions that come with this piece before putting it through a machine.