Cognac glasses for restaurants

A fine brandy deserves a high quality cognac glass. Cognac glasses, or cognac swivels, are potbellied drinking vessels that taper upward, often with a short stem. Unlike wine, the high-proof beverage should come into contact with the heat of the hand. Therefore, the glass is held between the middle and ring fingers and the goblet with the liquid is warmed by the hand. At the same time, the cognac is swirled in the glass to develop its aroma optimally.

Why are cognac glasses so special?

The aroma of the cognac can develop best when the spirit is warmed by hand and gently swirled in the glass. The bulbous shape of the cognac glass provides optimal conditions for allowing the beverage as much air contact as possible. This allows the full flavor of the cognac to be expressed. 

Which cognac glasses suit your style?

A noble beverage like cognac should be drunk from high-quality glasses. Whether you prefer classic large-volume glass shapes or more modern, smaller versions is entirely up to your taste and your table culture. No matter what you choose, your guests are guaranteed to enjoy their Hennessy, Remy Martin or Courvoisier.

What are the types of cognac glasses?

Cognac is all about the multi-layered aroma. To enjoy the spirit in the best possible way, the guest's nose also comes into play. In addition to cognac glasses, nosing glasses are therefore also used to enjoy brandy. They are narrower than cognac glasses and, like tumblers, are sometimes available without stems.

What material is ideal for cognac glasses?

A cognac is something special. The glass from which it is drunk should be just as special. Crystal glass is the best choice for cognac glasses. The transparent, brilliant glasses show off the color of the brandy to its best advantage and also offer all the characteristics that glasses should have in the catering trade: Durability, robustness and a beautiful appearance.