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Plastic Whiskey Glasses: A Simple Buying Guide
What you get
This is a set of 4 rocks glasses, also called old fashioned glasses, made from clear Tritan plastic. Each glass holds 12.5 oz (about 370 ml). It is about 9.5 cm (3.75 in) tall and about 8.6 cm (3.37 in) across.
The base is weighted and the rim is smooth. They look and feel like a proper whiskey glass, but they resist the knocks that shatter glass.
Who it suits
These glasses are for anyone who likes a good spirits glass in places where glass is a worry.
- Evenings on the deck or around the fire pit.
- Cottages, cabins and boats.
- Pool areas, where broken glass is a real hazard.
- Home bars and parties with a busy crowd.
Four glasses suits a couple or a small group. For bigger gatherings, order two or more sets.
Capacity and pouring guide
Whiskey and spirits
The glass is wide enough for one large ice cube. A big cube melts more slowly than small ones, so your drink gets cold without getting watery too fast. For a neat pour, you only need a small amount in the bottom.
Cocktails and cold drinks
Use them for an old fashioned, a negroni, a whiskey sour or any cold drink over ice. They also work as a short water or juice glass.
Care
- Wash them on the top rack of the dishwasher, or by hand in warm soapy water.
- Skip scourers, steel wool and abrasive pads, which leave fine scratches.
- A soft sponge and mild dish soap keep them clear for longer.
- Pack them so they cannot knock hard against each other in a bag or cooler.
Tritan is shatter-resistant, not indestructible. A hard enough knock can still crack a glass, so check them now and then and retire any that are damaged.
Summary
You get four clear rocks glasses in BPA-free Tritan plastic, 12.5 oz (about 370 ml) each, with a weighted base and a smooth rim. They fit a large ice cube and go on the top rack of the dishwasher. Pour a whiskey on the deck, at the cottage or by the fire with a lot less worry.
Free delivery across Canada on orders of $75 or more. Under $75, delivery is $25.