The 5 Best Old Fashioned Glasses, According to Whiskey Experts and Our Tests

Best Overall Old Fashioned Glasses

Spiegelau Perfect Serve Double Old Fashioned Glasses

$46 $32 at Amazon $115 $45 at Target $48 at Wayfair

From Spiegleau's Perfect Serve line, the double rocks glass strikes the perfect balance of form and function. Balanced in size and weight with a heavy bottom, this German-made set is beautiful enough to display on your bar cart and durable enough to keep for years of use. The lead-free crystal is dishwasher-safe (though the brand recommends avoiding harsh detergents and hand-washing for most longevity). Spiegelau is known for centuries of glassware craftsmanship, and this classic style was created with award-winning mixologist Stephan Hinz to serve iconic drinks on the rocks, from the Old Fashioned to the Negroni.

"The glass is elegant and sturdy, which is important for restaurants," says Dawn Trabing, the beverage director for Four Seasons Philadelphia Hotel. Trabing and her team use the line at Jean-Georges, on the hotel's 59th floor, after building the cocktail in crystal cocktail mixing glasses.

A top pick in our tests of the best whiskey glasses, we noted these glasses have the ideal combination of sturdiness and elegance that pair well with old-school cocktails and modern classics.

Material: Crystal | Liquid Capacity: 13 ounces | Number in Set: 4

Best Value Old Fashioned Glasses

Riedel Crystal Rocks Glass

$45 $35 at Amazon $43 at Wayfair $45 at Walmart

Brendan Bartley of New York City's Bathtub Gin Speakeasy calls Riedel's entire Drink Specific line, designed in collaboration with spirits specialist Zane Harris, "one of the most bartender-friendly glassware selections." The rocks glass, in particular, is a favorite for serving an Old Fashioned. Among Bartley's reasons for loving this glass is its wide opening that seamlessly fits 2-inch ice cubes, its substantial weight, and "an indented etching that precisely marks pours for faster and convenient measuring," he says.

This dishwasher-safe line of stackable glassware includes seven types of glasses, from Nick and Nora glasses to highball glasses, each designed for a different cocktail. Though not the least expensive set on this list, the price is quite good for the quality. When we tested these glasses, we liked the stout, simple, and stylish design, noting they're the perfect size and shape for an Old Fashioned cocktail.

Material: Crystal | Liquid Capacity: 9 ounces | Number in Set: 2

Best Splurge Old Fashioned Glasses

Marquis by Waterford Markham Double Old Fashioned Glasses

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"When it comes to Old Fashioneds, the glass can sometimes be as relevant to the drink as the liquid inside it," says Jessica King of Brother Wolf in Knoxville. The Italian aperitivo bar stocks a small collection of antique cut crystal glassware that they reserve for their favorite drinks (and favorite guests), and King herself collects vintage glassware.

Besides offering more insulation for a slower dilution of ice, "each glass has its own personality," she says. "The shape, cut, and thickness of the bowl of the glass may provide added sensory experience when enjoying the subtle nuances of a drink." The Markham pattern from Waterford's Marquis collection channels the vintage glassware style with the sophistication you expect from the iconic crystal brand. Now, all you'll need is a matching crystal decanter to add to your whiskey library.

Material: Crystal | Liquid Capacity: 11 ounces | Number in Set: 4

Most Versatile Old Fashioned Glasses

Bormioli Rocco Bormioli Rocco Este Double Old Fashioned Drinking Glasses

$41 $38 at Amazon

The versatility and design of the Italian glassware brand prompted Neal Bodenheimer to use it in his new cocktail book, Cure: New Orleans Drinks and How to Mix 'Em. The managing partner of CureCo. in New Orleans and partner of Dauphine's in Washington, D.C. is specifically drawn to the Este tumbler in Bormioli Rocco's bartender series. The glass is available in both 13.25 and 10.25-ounce sizes. "It is nice to have a size option in this style of glass because you need different capacities based on ice type or if you're foregoing ice for a neat pour or Sazerac," he says.

Other perks of the glass, according to Boden, include its weight and versatile design. "The etching style is adaptable with different types of ice because there is a circular shape and a square shape, so a big cube, an ice ball, or normal cubes of ice look right at home," he says. "The weight is nice, as well, substantial without being cumbersome."

Material: Glass | Liquid Capacity: 13 ounces | Number in Set: 6

Best Classic Old Fashioned Glasses

Godinger Dublin Old Fashioned Whiskey Glasses

$30 at Amazon $21 at Wayfair $50 $21 at Macy's

The Godinger double Old Fashioned glasses may be on the heavy side, says Indy Acevedo-Fowler, lead mixologist at Elm & Good in Dallas, "but I love the feel of the weight and the ridges of the crystal." Besides its aesthetics, she notes the thick base keeps the drink cold longer, and "the wide-brimmed glass allows the best of an Old Fashioned cocktail's ingredients to have their shine."

A hefty ice cube fits perfectly in these 11-ounce glasses, and a cocktail pick will rest on the edge just right. Plus, we like that you can pop these glasses in the freezer to best appreciate how a drink changes.

Material: Crystal | Liquid Capacity: 11 ounces | Number in Set: 6