Paragon Whiskey Glass Obsidian

The Paragon Whiskey Glass in Obsidian is a piece of drinkware from Esplanda, made for pouring whiskey at home. The Obsidian name points to a dark finish, so expect a glass that looks different from clear crystal on the shelf. Check the product photos for the exact tint, capacity and shape, since those aren't specified here. A whiskey glass is mainly used two ways. Most are built as rocks or tumbler-style glasses, with a wide mouth and a weighty base. That shape suits sipping bourbon, rye, Scotch or Irish whiskey neat, and it holds one large ice cube or a few standard cubes without crowding the pour. With a dark glass, you judge a pour by volume rather than by colour, so measure or pour by eye against the rim. The same glass works for most whiskey drinks. An Old Fashioned is built directly in the glass: sugar, bitters, a splash of water, whiskey, then a large cube and an orange peel. A Whiskey Sour or a Manhattan over ice also fits well. Short Highballs, where whiskey is topped with soda over ice, work here if you keep the ratio to about one part whiskey and two to three parts soda. For close nosing of a dram, a tulip-shaped Glencairn is the better tool, because the narrower opening concentrates aroma. This glass is the one to reach for when you want a drink with ice or a stirred cocktail.