Amy

I have spent the better part of three years building out my home bar, and if there is one thing I learned early on, it is that your cocktail shaker makes or breaks the drink. A leaky, wobbly tin does not just make a mess on your counter. It throws off your dilution, your temperature, … Read more

I’ve spent the last three months shaking, stirring, and sipping my way through eight different sets of coupe glasses to find the best coupe glasses for cocktails worth your money. From espresso martinis to French 75s, the right coupe transforms a decent drink into a moment. The coupe glass has survived nearly two centuries on … Read more

I’ve spent the last three months shaking, stirring, and sipping my way through 10 different sets of cocktail glasses to find out which ones actually earn a spot on your home bar shelf. From classic V-shaped martini glasses to heavy-duty whiskey tumblers and elegant hurricane glasses for tropical drinks, this guide covers the best cocktail … Read more

I spent the last three months pouring, sipping, and (yes) occasionally breaking glasses in search of the best champagne flutes on the market right now. My team and I tested 15 different flutes across weddings, brunches, anniversary dinners, and one very chaotic New Year’s Eve party. We tracked bubble retention, aroma concentration, durability through the … Read more

I used to own a cabinet stuffed with separate glasses for Bordeaux, Burgundy, Chardonnay, and Champagne. It was exhausting, took up half my kitchen, and honestly, most guests never noticed the difference. That is exactly why I switched to one good universal wine glass for everything I pour. A universal wine glass is an all-purpose … Read more

The first time I held a proper crystal wine glass, I was working a private dinner at a tasting room in Sonoma. The sommelier handed me a glass of Pinot Noir and told me to pay attention to how the rim felt against my lower lip. It was so thin I almost forgot it was … Read more

Stemless wine glasses have quietly become the most-used glassware in my kitchen. After our team spent six weeks testing 10 different sets, I can tell you that the best stemless wine glasses do more than hold wine. They survive the dishwasher, the patio table, and the clumsy grip of an excited guest without chipping or … Read more

Last weekend I pulled out a dusty tumbler from my kitchen cabinet, poured a dram of my favorite bourbon, and immediately noticed how flat the aroma felt. That single moment pushed me down a rabbit hole of testing the best crystal whiskey glasses currently available, and I have to be honest — the difference between … Read more

I have spent more evenings than I can count with a glass of whiskey in hand, trying different shapes, sizes, and materials to figure out what actually makes a difference. The truth is, the right glass does matter. It changes how aromas hit your nose, how the spirit sits on your palate, and even how … Read more

I have spent the last three months drinking whiskey (strictly for research) from 8 different glasses to figure out which ones actually deserve space on your bar cart. We tested everything from the iconic Glencairn to budget-friendly tumblers, swirling bourbon, scotch, and rye in each one to see how shape, weight, and material affect the … Read more