by Nathan Andersen Glassware is a common household item that we use on a daily basis. Whether it's drinking glasses, wine glasses, or even delicate glass sculptures, it is essential to keep them in pristine condition. One question that many people have is whether all glassware is dishwasher safe. But storing the Glencairns, transporting them, stacking them, taking them out, putting them in, dishwashing them… they are really practical to use and safe for people to take home and transport them in their bags. Short answer: the design. There are three primary criteria by which spirits are assessed: color, aroma (or the nose,) and taste (palate.) With its bulbous bottom that tapers into a narrow opening, the Glencairn was designed to maximize each experience in order to fully appreciate whichever spirit it contains. You can't put crystal in a dishwasher. It'll bruise the glass and turn the crystal-clear Glencairn a shade of purple, making it hard to get the visual experience of the whiskey. In addition, they're dishwasher safe and stackable for easy cleanup and minimal storage. While they look like they might be the Glencairn's little brother, they are a bit different—and based on our experience with the Glencairn glass, we found the Libbey distinct enough that you may want to own both. .

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