A whisky highball or a simple gin and tonic needs height, room for ice, and a long column of mixer. Riedel Highball is the straight, slender tumbler built for exactly that style of drink.
The Expert’s Description
Riedel Highball is a classic highball glass from the Drinks Specific Glassware series by the Austrian glassmaker Riedel, made from machine-blown crystal glass and shaped for long, mixed drinks over ice.
The glass is designed for the classic serve where spirit, ice, and a generous amount of mixer share the same glass, whether it's a whisky highball or another long drink. If you want whisky as the base, take a look at our range of Whisky.
Design & Material
The straight, slender shape with parallel sides is the tallest in the 6417 series after All Purpose, leaving plenty of room for ice plus a long column of mixer above the spirit. The crystal glass is machine-blown, giving an even, clear result despite the simple, straight-sided shape.
Use & Recommendation
Highball is designed for long drinks with plenty of ice and mixer, whether that's a whisky highball, a gin and tonic, or another long drink. The glass is dishwasher safe and suited to everyday use.
Specifications
Name: Riedel Highball Drinks Specific Glassware 6417/04 - 2 pcs.
Producer/Brand: Riedel
Collection/Series: Drinks Specific Glassware
Country: Austria
Material: Crystal Glass
Production Method: Machine-blown
Capacity/Volume: 31 cl
Dimensions (H): 154 mm
Quantity in Set/Pack: 2 pcs.
Dishwasher: Dishwasher Safe
Did You Know?
Did you know the highball glass is one of the oldest fixed shapes in bar history, long before cocktail culture really took off? Riedel's version keeps the classic, straight shape but with the finesse the glasshouse is known for.
See our full range of Riedel Glass.
