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ROCKS / DOF The Double Old-Fashioned (DOF) is the big brother of the Rocks, and therefore also known as a Double Rocks. With its wide rim and often heavy thick base, is ideal for full-bodied alcoholic drinks and cocktails. The rocks, also known as old-fashioned (upon the famous cocktail with the same name), is the classic choice for serving spirits neat or on the rocks. SHOTS / SHOOTERS The difference between shots and shooters is slim, but significant. Shots have been around since the Renaissance period, and consist on a single shot of spirits or liqueurs, while a shooter is a miniature mixed drink (the B-52 or the Kamikaze).You often find shooters in tall and thin glasses, while shots of liquor are served in short and heavier vessels. FORTIFIED WINES These sugary liqueur wines must be served slightly chilled in a stemmed glass, avoiding the contact of the bowl with the hand to prevent from warming up. The narrow rim of the glass brings out the complexity of its flavours and aromas. Fortified wines like Port, Madeira, Sherry, Marsala or Muscatel perfectly pair up with desserts, sweets, fruits or even cheeses. These sweet-natured wines long neglected by wine lovers, are now attracting a new generation of wine drinkers. SPECIALTY LIQUEURS Glasses with diferent shaped bowls to serve aperitif or digestif liqueurs. Aquavit, Limoncello or Amaretto are served in a V-shaped short-stemmed glass, while Grappa is served in a stemware with a long and narrow tulip-shaped bowl. BALLOONS Brandy glasses are traditionally balloon-shaped, featuring a rounded bowl with a narrow rim on a short stem. However, tulip-shaped bowls are more appropriate to savour a cognac due to its convex design, which directs the aromas to the nose, and the flavours to the back of the palate, capturing the essence of these spirits. SNIFTERS / TASTERS Spirits must be tasted in tulip-shaped glasses for a full appreciation of these elixirs in all its splendour. The slightly closed shape of the glass locks in the aromas, which are then gradually revealed during tasting by directing the drink to the palate. CORDIALS / LIQUEURS Cordial glasses are short-stemmed glasses with small capacities (often tulip shaped), generally used to serve cordials or liqueurs.

standard shapes for spirits & liqueurs

Spirits are alcoholic beverages purified through a distillation process, obtained from fermented cereals, grains, plants or berries (vodka, rum, whisky, tequila, gin, cognac). Liqueurs are beverages bottled with added sugars, containing flavours usually derived from fruits, herbs or nuts (coffee liqueur, limoncello, maraschino, anis, amaretto, cream liqueur).

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