Nosing glass
A snifter (of Engl. Nose = nose, also tasting glass taste of Engl. Key =) is a special glass for tasting of spirit . Traditionally used when tasting single malt whiskeys , the glass is often preferred as a normal drinking vessel to enjoy pure spirits, for example for cognac , armagnac , calvados , brandy , tequila or rum .
In terms of shape, nosing glasses are comparable to a sherry tulip , but they are often more bulbous. This allows the aroma to spread in the stomach and is concentrated in the nose due to the shape that tapers upwards. The liquid can be swirled slightly in the glass to promote the development of the aromas, but this also means that more alcohol escapes and covers finer nuances. The thin, colorless glass makes it easier to classify the color and evaluate the viscosity of the spirit.
Single malt whiskeys are drunk at a temperature slightly below room temperature. Due to the thinner glass compared to the tumbler , the whiskey can be easily tempered by hand. When it comes to cognac , the narrow nosing glass, which has long been common in France, has now established itself as the preferred drinking and tasting vessel over the cognac swivel. The longer stem of the nosing glass prevents the cognac from heating up too much in the hand, and the smaller opening means that fewer aromatic substances are lost compared to the large swivel.
Small tasting glasses are also used for wine tastings, but in this area one speaks more of tasting or tasting glasses.
Due to the properties mentioned above, larger nosing glasses are increasingly being used for tasting special types of beer. Mostly for beers with an alcohol content of more than 8% such as strong beer or Double India Pale Ale .
literature
- Jon van Altenaar: hodgepodge for men . mvg-Verlag, Heidelberg 2007, ISBN 978-3-636-06311-3 , p. 133.