One Man's Quest to Create the Perfect Whiskey Glass

Kurt Josef Zalto, a renowned Austrian glassware designer, spent three years developing an optimized whiskey glass for luxury company Josephinenhütte that uses a wide base to evaporate alcohol vapors and a pinched waist and flared rim to concentrate aromas while allowing only alcohol to dissipate. The new glass design addresses whiskey's high alcohol content and complex flavors, offering a more refined drinking experience than the generic glassware traditionally used for whiskey. The company released two versions this week, with a third design coming in spring.