Norlan Whisky Glass Notes.

Design: Double-walled tulip-shaped glass with internal aeration fins and a nosing capsule silhouette, inspired by the movement of ocean waves and refined through fluid dynamics modelling
Material: Hand-Blown, Lead-Free Borosilicate Glass (Two Separate Molds — Inner and Outer Wall — Fused by Hand)
Capacity: Approximately 175–200ml to the rim; Recommended Pour 20–40ml (0.75–1.5 fl oz)
Dimensions: Approximately 95mm Height, 82mm Diameter, 63mm Rim Diameter
Weight: Approximately 125g per Glass (Featherweight)
Recommended For: Scotch, Bourbon, Rye, Canadian and Japanese Whisky, Enjoyed Neat (Not Recommended for Use with Ice or Whisky Stones)
Set Size: 2 Glasses, Packaged in a Reusable Gift Box with a Microfiber Polishing Cloth
Care: Hand Wash Recommended
Awards: Red Dot Award (2019), German Design Award (2020)

Why Choose Norlan Whisky Glass?

The Norlan Whisky Glass earns its reputation through genuine engineering, not just aesthetics — designed by Icelandic designer Sruli Recht and refined with input from master distiller Jim McEwan, its internal protrusions were developed by studying biomimicry and modelled with fluid dynamics to create a standing wave when the whisky is swirled, increasing the surface area exposed to air and accelerating oxidation to release more aroma. The inner wall's shape is just as deliberate: it narrows as it rises before flaring out again near the top, focusing aromatics toward the nose while diffusing ethanol away from the face — solving the "ethanol burn" problem that makes high-proof spirits harsh to nose in a standard glass. Unlike the single-walled Glencairn, long considered the industry standard, Norlan's double-walled construction also intensifies the whisky's visual colour, carrying it up into the glowing rim when held to light — genuine visual theatre alongside the functional benefit. It's become something of a design icon in its own right too, having appeared in sci-fi and fantasy productions including The Orville, Altered Carbon, The Sandman and Star Trek: Picard. A strong pick for whisky drinkers who want a genuinely different, technically engineered alternative to traditional glassware, and an easy, striking gift for anyone serious about their whisky ritual.

Norlan

Norlan is a modern, design-driven glassware house dedicated to completely updating the sensory experience of fine whisky appreciation. By combining advanced digital production methods, computational geometry, and collaboration with visionary fluid dynamics engineers, the brand creates products that challenge traditional barware standards. Starting with their globally famous double-walled borosilicate tasting glass, Norlan continues to craft premium accessories that blend scientific utility with an artistic aesthetic. Today, the brand remains heavily favored by boutique mixologists, spirits historians, and luxury lifestyle connoisseurs worldwide.