A good tequila deserves more than a tiny shot glass and a quick toss back. Poured into the right glass, you can actually smell the agave before it reaches your tongue, and that's exactly what this small Riedel glass is made for.
The Expert's Description
Riedel Wine Tumbler O Tequila 0414/81 is a small tasting glass in crystal glass from the Austrian glassmaker Riedel, shaped without a stem for enjoying tequila for its flavour rather than as a quick shot.
The glass is the smallest in The O range and deliberately breaks with the idea that tequila belongs in a small, uniform shot glass. The narrow, tall bowl is meant to gather tequila's aromas of agave, citrus and earth, so you can take the time to smell and taste it, rather than knocking it back in an instant.
Design & Materials
The bowl is small but tall relative to its width, which concentrates the aroma of the strong spirit. The glass is machine-blown in crystal glass and stemless, making it sturdy enough for a bar or party table, where it gets handled quickly and often.
Use & Recommendation
The glass is designed for enjoying a good tequila – ideally a Reposado or Añejo – slowly and with a focus on the aroma, rather than as a quick shot. It is dishwasher safe, making it practical for both a quiet tasting and a party with several guests.
Specifications
Name: Riedel Wine Tumbler O Tequila 0414/81
Producer/Brand: Riedel
Collection/Series: Wine Tumbler O (The O)
Country: Austria
Material: Crystal Glass
Production Method: Machine-blown
Capacity/Volume: 19 cl
Size (Height): 94 mm
Pieces per Set: 2 pcs.
Dishwasher: Dishwasher Safe
Did You Know?
Under Mexican law, genuine tequila may only be made from blue Weber agave and only in select regions around the state of Jalisco – anything else cannot legally be called tequila, no matter how similar it tastes.
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