Whiskey, Brandy, Grappa

A lowball glass – also called a rocks glass, Old Fashioned glass, or whiskey tumbler – is a short, wide-bowled glass typically sized 8 oz to 12 oz. The shape features a thick, heavy base and a wide rim, designed to hold ice cubes (often one large cube) and aged spirits like whiskey, bourbon, Scotch, brandy, and mezcal. Bartenders use lowballs for stirred cocktails served over ice: the Old Fashioned, Negroni, Sazerac, and Manhattan on the rocks. Glassique Cadeau lowballs are hand-blown lead-free crystal, gift-ready in our signature box.

Yes – lowball, rocks glass, Old Fashioned glass, and whiskey tumbler all refer to the same general glass shape: short, wide, with a heavy base. The names are functionally interchangeable. Rocks glass emphasises serving on ice (on the rocks). Old Fashioned glass references the iconic cocktail. Whiskey tumbler emphasises the spirit. The minor variations between names usually reflect size (a single-rocks is ~6 oz, a double-rocks is ~12 oz) or style (faceted vs smooth, weighted vs thin-walled).

An Old Fashioned glass is a lowball – a short, wide, heavy-bottomed glass typically sized 8–10 oz – named after the cocktail it's most associated with. The Old Fashioned cocktail (bourbon or rye, sugar, bitters, served over a large ice cube) is the canonical drink for this glass shape. Beyond the Old Fashioned, the same glass serves the Negroni, the Manhattan on the rocks, the Sazerac, the Whiskey Sour, and whiskey or bourbon served neat or with a single large ice cube.

Whiskey glasses range from 6 oz (single rocks) to 14 oz (double rocks) for lowball styles. Tasting glasses (Glencairn, copita) are smaller (4–6 oz). The most common everyday whiskey glass is a 9–10 oz lowball – enough room for a 2 oz pour and a large ice cube. Glassique Cadeau whiskey glasses span 6–12 oz across the collection, with most sized 9–10 oz for the universal Old Fashioned / Negroni / neat pour. Match the glass to the cocktail (or the size of your ice cube).

Whiskey glasses are one of the most-given Father's Day gifts for a reason – they're practical, premium, and they get used. Unlike novelty gifts, a good set of crystal whiskey glasses earns daily use. Glassique Cadeau whiskey glasses are hand-blown lead-free crystal with weighted bases, arriving in our signature gift box with cocktail recipes printed on top. Pair with a bottle of bourbon, an Old Fashioned recipe card, or the Art Deco aesthetic for a gift that feels considered. They also work as anniversary, retirement, and groomsmen gifts.

Glassique Cadeau hand-blown lead-free crystal glasses are dishwasher safe on a gentle, low-temperature cycle – but hand washing is the safer long-term choice for keeping rims smooth and crystal clarity intact. Use warm water and a mild detergent, avoid extreme temperature changes (never put a frozen glass into a hot wash), and air-dry on a soft cloth. For sets with gold rims, painted detail, or hand-cut crystal – the Octagonal Gold-Rim Coupes and the Art Deco Speakeasy Lowballs in particular – hand wash only to preserve the finish.

Yes – lead-free crystal is the modern standard for premium glassware and is safe for everyday use with any beverage. Traditional lead crystal contained up to 32% lead oxide, which improved clarity and weight but could leach trace lead into spirits stored long-term in decanters. Lead-free crystal (sometimes called crystalline or potassium-zinc crystal) uses barium, zinc, or potassium oxides instead, delivering the same brilliance, weight, and ring without the safety concern. Every Glassique Cadeau glass is hand-blown from lead-free crystal and tested to comply with FDA and EU food-contact standards.

Yes – every Glassique Cadeau set ships in our signature gift box, ready to wow at unboxing. The box is structured, branded, and printed with the cocktail recipe for the glass inside (an Old Fashioned recipe with our lowballs, a French 75 with our coupes, a classic Martini with our martini glasses). No additional gift wrap needed. For weddings, housewarmings, engagements, anniversaries, and birthdays, every set is already presentation-ready straight out of the shipping carton.

Yes – Glassique Cadeau offers free standard shipping on every U.S. order over $89. Most sets ship the next business day from our warehouse, with delivery in 3-6 business days. Every shipment is packed with reinforced padding and tracked end-to-end, and any breakage in transit is replaced free of charge. Expedited shipping is available at checkout for time-sensitive gifts (weddings, milestone anniversaries, holiday deadlines).

Hand wash Glassique Cadeau crystal glasses in warm water with a mild detergent, then air-dry upside down on a soft cloth or stemware rack to prevent water spots. Avoid extreme temperature changes – never pour ice into a hot-from-the-dishwasher glass or hot liquid into a refrigerated one, since thermal shock can crack crystal. Store stemware upright (not on the rim) to protect the lip. For gold-rimmed, painted, or hand-cut sets, hand wash only. Lead-free crystal is durable, but it rewards gentle handling – every glass is hand-blown, so each one is unique.