The right glass doesn’t just make your drink look good — it enhances its aroma, flavour, and overall experience. Whether you’re sipping fine whisky, pouring champagne, or mixing up a cocktail, each drink has its perfect glass.

Here’s your complete guide to the different types of glasses for drinks and when to use them, curated by the team at RV Drinks.

🥃 1. Whisky Glass (Tumbler or Old Fashioned Glass)

Best for: Whisky, Bourbon, Scotch, and short cocktails

A whisky tumbler — also known as a Rocks Glass or Old Fashioned Glass — has a wide rim and thick base, ideal for neat whisky or spirits served over ice.
Its shape allows the aroma to concentrate, and the sturdy base makes it easy to muddle ingredients like sugar and bitters for cocktails such as an Old Fashioned or Negroni.

Examples:

• Royal Salute 21-Year Scotch

• Chivas Regal

• Johnnie Walker Black Label

🍸 2. Martini Glass (Cocktail Glass)

Best for: Martinis, Margaritas, Cosmopolitans

The Martini Glass is iconic — with its V-shaped bowl and long stem, it keeps the drink chilled while you sip slowly.
It’s perfect for clear, spirit-forward cocktails like the Classic Martini or a Tequila Margarita.

Try with: Bombay Sapphire Gin or Tanqueray No. Ten

🥂 3. Champagne Flute

Best for: Champagne, Prosecco, Sparkling Wines

Tall, slender, and elegant — the Flute Glass helps preserve carbonation and showcases the bubbles beautifully.
Its narrow shape channels the aroma upward, enhancing the crisp, effervescent experience.

Perfect for: Bollinger Special Cuvée 007 Edition, Moët & Chandon, or Laurent-Perrier.

🍷 4. Wine Glasses – Red & White

Best for: All still wines

🍇 Red Wine Glass

Larger, rounder bowls allow red wines to breathe, releasing their aromas.
Perfect for bold wines like Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, or Shiraz.

🍏 White Wine Glass

Smaller and narrower to preserve freshness and focus the crisp, fruity notes.
Ideal for Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, or Sauvignon Blanc.

Try with: Firestone Vineyard Chardonnay or Canaletto Pinot Grigio Rosé.

🍹 5. Highball Glass (Tall Glass)

Best for: Mixed drinks and cocktails

The Highball Glass is tall and slim, perfect for long drinks with mixers — like gin and tonic, rum and coke, or tequila and soda.
Its shape keeps carbonation longer and provides enough space for ice and garnishes.

Try with:

• Tanqueray London Dry Gin + tonic

• Tequila Paloma (tequila + grapefruit soda)

• Vodka Soda or Mojito

🍸 6. Copa de Balon (Balloon Glass)

Best for: Gin & Tonic

A modern favourite for gin lovers, the Copa de Balon has a large, round bowl that captures gin’s botanicals while keeping your drink cool.
Add large ice cubes and a garnish — it’s perfect for showcasing premium gins like Hendrick’s, Bombay Sapphire, or Roku Gin.

🍺 7. Beer Glass (Pint or Pilsner)

Best for: Beers, lagers, and ciders

Beer glasses come in different shapes, but a Pint Glass is the most common for draft beers, while Pilsner Glasses are slimmer and taller to enhance carbonation and aroma.

🍾 8. Shot Glass

Best for: Tequila, Vodka, Liqueurs

Small and sturdy, Shot Glasses are designed for quick, concentrated pours — ideal for serving strong spirits neat.
You can also use them for layered shots or measuring cocktail ingredients.

Try with: Patron Silver, Jose Cuervo, or RV Drinks’ exclusive tequila range.

🧊 9. Snifter Glass (Brandy Glass)

Best for: Brandy, Cognac, and Aged Spirits

The Snifter has a wide bowl and narrow top that concentrates aromas while warming the liquid slightly in your hand — perfect for sipping rich, aged spirits.

Try with: Hennessy VSOP or aged Scotch whiskies.

🧉 10. Margarita Glass (Coupe Style)

Best for: Margaritas and Tropical Cocktails

The Margarita Glass is wide and shallow with a flared rim — perfect for holding salt or sugar garnish.
Ideal for frozen or classic margaritas and fruit-based tequila cocktails.

🥂 Final Thoughts

Choosing the right glass is just as important as picking the right drink. The right shape enhances aroma, taste, and presentation — turning every sip into a memorable experience.

At RV Drinks, we believe in celebrating every pour — from luxury Champagne to small-batch gin and everything in between.
Explore our curated range of premium spirits, wines, and mixers, and craft your perfect serve today.