The Finn
Whiskey Glass for The Craft Irish Whiskey Co.
The Finn was designed as the ultimate tasting glass for the whiskey aficionado, where every element has been carefully conceived to allow the drinker to taste and nose the whiskey. The stem allows the drinker to elevate the whiskey, toast and proceed to nosing with optimal control, whilst the thicker glass density ensures the environment has no effect on the temperature of the whiskey. The Vortex Point, bulb and chicane come together to remove the ethanol vapour, ensuring the drinker can detect every layer of flavour and aroma that have developed through decades of time, craft and skill.
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The Finn Whiskey Glass Press Releases
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The Finn Whiskey Glass Translations
Excited to make The Finn accessible in many languages through our translations: Whiskyglas AF, Gota E Uiskit SQ, የዊስኪ ብርጭቆ AM, كأس الويسكي AR, Վիսկիի Բաժակը HY, Viski Şüşəsi AZ, Whisky Edalontzi EU, Шклянка Для Віскі BE, হুইস্কি গ্লাস BN, Čaša Za Viski BS, Чашата За Уиски BG, ဝီစကီဖန်ခွက် MY, El Got De Whisky CA, Ang Baso Sa Whisky CEB, Galasi La Kachasu NY, 威士忌酒杯 ZY, 威士忌酒杯 ZH, U Vetru Di Whisky CO, Čaša Za Viski HR, Sklenice Na Whisky CS, Whiskyglas DA, Whiskyglas NL, Viskioglaso EO, Viskiklaas ET, Viskilasi FI, Le Verre À Whisky FR, Th' Ann An Glainne Uisge-Beatha GD, O Vaso De Whisky GL, ვისკის ჭიქა KA, Whiskyglas DE, Το Ποτήρι Ουίσκι EL, વ્હિસ્કી ગ્લાસ GU, Vè Wiski HT, Gilashin Whiskey HA, Ke Aniani Whiskey HAW, זכוכית וויסקי HE, व्हिस्की ग्लास HI, Whiskey Iav HMN, A Whiskys Pohár HU, Viskígler IS, Ugegbe Whiskey IG, Gelas Wiski ID, Gloine Fuisce GA, Il Bicchiere Da Whisky IT, ウィスキーグラスは JA, Kaca Wiski JV, ವಿಸ್ಕಿ ಗ್ಲಾಸ್ KN, Виски Шыны KK, កែវស្រាវីស្គី KM, Whisky Ikirahure RW, 위스키 잔은 KO, Cama Whisky KU, Виски Стакан KY, ແກ້ວເຫຼົ້າຂາວ LO, Cupam Vitreum LA, Viskija Glāze LV, Viskio Stiklas LT, Whiskyglas LB, Чашата За Виски MK, Ny Vera Whisky MG, Gelas Wiski MS, വിസ്കി ഗ്ലാസ് ML, Il-Ħġieġ Tal-Whisky MT, Ko Te Karaihe Whiskey MI, व्हिस्की ग्लास MR, Виски Шил MN, व्हिस्की गिलास NE, Whiskyglass NO, ୱିସ୍କି ଗ୍ଲାସ OR, د ویسکي شیشه PS, لیوان ویسکی FA, Szklanka Do Whisky PL, O Copo De Uísque PT, ਵਿਸਕੀ ਗਲਾਸ PA, Sticla De Whisky RO, Стакан Для Виски RU, Tioata Uisiki SM, Чаша За Виски SR, Whiskey Glass SN, ويسڪي گلاس SD, විස්කි වීදුරු SI, Pohár Na Whisky SK, Kozarec Za Viski SL, Galaaska Whiskey SO, Khalase Ea Whisky ST, El Vaso De Whisky ES, Gelas Wiski SU, Glasi Ya Whisky SW, Whiskyglas SV, Ang Whisky Glass TL, Шишаи Вискӣ TG, விஸ்கி கிளாஸ் TA, Виски Пыяла TT, విస్కీ గ్లాస్ TE, แก้ววิสกี้ TH, Viski Bardağı TR, Viski Aýna TK, Келих Для Віскі UK, وہسکی گلاس UR, ۋىۋىسكا ئەينىكى UG, Viski Stakani UZ, Ly Whisky VI, Gwydr Wisgi CY, Whisky Glês FY, Iwhiskey Glass XH, שנאַפּס גלאז YI, Gilasi Whiskey YO, Ingilazi Ye-Whisky ZU, Whiskey Glass EN.
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Unique Properties
The design of the glassware plays on gravity and geometry to enhance the absorption of the ethanol vapour into the soda-lime glass. At the base of the glass, a conical shaped depression sits, waiting for the whiskey to be poured, controlling the flow. The bulb design complements and encourages this dissipation, by creating a chamber and more wall space for the ethanol vapour to be transferred to, whilst a thick base allows a comfortable grip without heating the liquid.
Tags
Whiskey, luxury, design, craftsmanship, experience, immersion, glass, product, exclusive, drinking
Production Technology
With smell responsible for around 80% of taste and the experience of flavour, the focus when designing the glassware was to remove the ethanol vapour that hinders this experience. By triggering the nerves in the nose and creating a burning sensation, this vapour detracts from the true flavours and enjoyment of the whiskey. In removing and lessening the effect of the ethanol, the whiskey drinker can appreciate the full complexity of flavour and layers of taste generally masked by the vapour.
Design Challenge
The main challenge when developing The Finn glass was to design a product that can truly assist in removing the ethanol vapour and subsequent burn from the whiskey drinking experience. From the initial inhalation of the aroma to the last sip, the flavours must be as intended; richly complex, intriguing, and vibrant. The ultimate goal is for the drinker to detect more of the phenolic compounds and flavours that would otherwise have been hindered by the overpowering ethanol in any other glass.
Project Duration
Developed for over 18 months, and tested and prototyped in several iterations to achieve the perfect shaping, design, ergonomics and performance, all the way to performance testing and achieving the grounds for its innovative patent, The Finn glass and subsequent range was a revolutionising exercise over two years that led to a full product development that can fully revolutionise not only the whiskey / whisky markets, but the perception of such spirit to its core.
Operation Flow
Once the liquid hits the bottom of the glass in its Vortex Point, a swirl is created, spinning the ethanol down to the base and out to the sides of the glass where the vapour can be absorbed into the walls. As the aroma continues its journey up the glass, the bulb arches in-and-out in a chicane-like curve, slowing the movement of the ethanol. In doing so it allows the glass time to absorb more of the vapour as it makes its way towards the nose, whilst an elevated stem promotes an optimal grip.
Research
For such a competitive and complete field such as glassware, an exhaustive and extensive research was crucial not just to understand the market itself, but the science that could improve the performance of the whiskey. A combination of scientific studies, and design techniques over the ages led to the definition of a product that could clearly dissipate the ethanol effect in the drink, leaving only the phenol compounds, guaiacol and eugenol, and the pure whiskey notes to scent and taste.
Inspiration
The Finn was conceived to elevate nosing and tasting experience to the heights demanded by the whiskey’s complex flavour profiles. Eighteen months of scientific research were poured into the design, resulting in a stemmed glass that have revolutionised the experience, by merging science and design into achieving a product that alters the ethanol effects by absorbing it through the glass properties, whilst following a specific shaping that fully enhances nosing and flavours.
Image Credits
The Craft Irish Whiskey Co.
Project Overview
The Finn Whiskey Glass has been a Silver winner in the Bakeware, Tableware, Drinkware and Cookware Design award category in the year 2022 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Silver A' Design Award celebrates top-tier designs that embody excellence and innovation. This award acknowledges creations that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly functional, reflecting the designer's deep understanding and skill. Silver A' Design Award recipients are recognized for their contribution to raising industry standards and advancing the practice of design. Their work often incorporates original innovations and elicits a strong emotional response, making a notable impact on the improvement of everyday life.
Silver Recognition
Tiago Russo was recognized with the coveted Silver A' Design Award in 2023, a testament to excellence of their work The Finn Whiskey Glass.
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The Finn: Revolutionizing the Whiskey Tasting Experience
Introducing The Finn, a stemmed whiskey glass designed by Tiago Russo to elevate the nosing and tasting experience, merging science and design to alter the ethanol effects and fully enhance the flavors.
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