While you might spend a lot of time considering the Whisky you drink, how much time do you spend thinking about the glass from which you drink it?
We guess that Scottish Whisky brand Smokehead, known for its rebellious attitude to Whisky, have been thinking about this question a bit more than it should.
But all this thinking has resulted in the creation of a one-of-a-kind, limited edition whisky glass – designed to redefine how whisky is consumed.
Designed to heighten the sensory experience when drinking a dram, the new glass design doesn’t just bring the liquid to your lips but also involves one of the most important aspects of taste – smell, as it covers the nose as well.
Nicknamed the Smoke Mask, the glass has been uniquely designed by renowned glassblower Elliot Walker, known for his appearance on Netflix’s hit show ‘Blown Away’.
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“Elliot’s winning glassware design is truly a work of art, and it’s been really exciting to watch this project unfold,” said Smokehead’s Brand Director, Iain Weir. “Naturally, we had to make sure our Smokehead family were included in the process, so it was imperative to include them in the vote for the final design.”
Redefining how whisky “should” and can be consumed, the Smoke Mask reimagines the drinking experience, while combining the brand’s purposeful spirit and incessant search to innovate an old classic.
“This project enables us to stay true to our ethos that Smokehead never limits the ways its whisky can be enjoyed,” continued Weir. “We can’t wait for the glass to launch later this month, and hope it will be so aspirational that drinkers of other malts will be enticed to use it too.”
Hand-blown from black glass and crafted into this distinctive, edge shape, the Smokemask glass is finished with a twisted silver base and skull seal.
Covering both the nose and mouth, the Smoke Mask glass ensures the whisky’s aromas and flavours hit the nose simultaneously, offering a heightened sensory experience.
Epitomising experimental glassblowing and technical artistry, Walker’s design blew voters away when they were asked when followers of the brand were asked to vote on the design in a competition earlier this year on social media.
“Partnering with Smokehead on this unusual project is a major highlight in my career to date,” stated Walker. “Smokehead is leading the charge on innovation within the whisky category and is unafraid of breaking boundaries, just like I am with my sculptures.”
“I’m a huge fan of the brand so it’s an exciting challenge to create a bespoke item that matches the brand’s rebellious and innovative nature,” Walker continued. “Not only is this glass a bold statement, it is also a functional enhancement of the drinking experience by covering the nose whilst drinking, the aromas should only make your drink taste better.”
Smokehead’s rebellious whisky expressions are created for those who want to enjoy whisky in a way they never have before.
For more information, go to smokehead.com
