Being in the wine trade and supplying those who value their wine collections, we often get asked, “What is the best wine cabinet?“. You will need to consider three vital factors when selecting a wine cabinet that is right for you:

1. Where do you want to store the wine cabinet within your home or restaurant? This will help you choose between a freestanding, built-in or integrated wine cooler.
2. Do you need a cabinet for short or long-term wine storage? If you favour red or white wine, you should opt for a single-temperature cabinet. If you have an equal amount of both or wish to store bottles at different temperatures (short or long-term, for example), you should consider a 2/3 temperature zone cabinet.
3. How many bottles in your collection do you want to store in the cabinet? This will give you an idea of the bottle capacity for selecting a wine cooler.

You must consider this before choosing the right wine cabinet for you. If you’re unsure or need helpful advice, contact Wineware, and we’ll be happy to help.

Below, we’ve listed what we believe to be the best Liebherr wine cabinets available in the UK!

Liebherr GrandCru Selection Single Temperature Freestanding Wine Cabinet – WSbli 7731

Storage Type: Long-term storage
Temperature: 1 temperature zone – Remains constant from top to bottom. You can set it from +5°C to +20°C.

Liebherr WSbli7731 Features:

• Bottle Capacity: 324
• Solid Door
• Temperature Zones: 1
• 7 Shelves
• Interior Light
• 2 Year Guarantee
• Dimensions (cm): H: 204.4 / W: 74.7 / D: 76.3
• Energy efficiency class: E
• Energy consumption in 365 days/24 h: 99 / 0.271 kWh
• Noise Level: 39 dB(A)

Value for money? Yes! This cabinet is one of the most popular in the Liebherr range. It can store over 300 bottles at one constant temperature, so it’s excellent value for money!

Is this wine cabinet for me? This is the one for you if you’re looking for a cabinet with a large storage capacity with a single temperature zone. In addition, it features a solid door rather than a glass door to sit nicely next to your standard fridge in the kitchen.

Liebherr Vinidor 2 Temperature Freestanding Wine Cabinet – WTes 5972

Storage Type: Both Short or Long-term
Temperature: 2 temperature zones – Both can be set to a range of +5°C to +20°C.

Liebherr WTes 5972 Features:

• Bottle Capacity: 211
• Glass Door
• Temperature Zones: 2
• 10 Shelves
• Interior Light: LED
• 2 Year Guarantee
• Dimensions (cm): H: 192 / W: 70 / D: 74.2
• Energy efficiency class: B
• Energy consumption in 365 days/24 h: 248 / 0.679 kWh
• Noise Level: 38 dB(A)

Value for money? This Liebherr wine cabinet is one of the more expensive models. However, it does have a particular wow factor about it. This modern-looking cabinet with a stainless steel finish and a glass door stores your wine and shows off your collection spectacularly.

Is this wine cabinet for me? This is the cabinet for you if you want to store over 200 bottles in a fantastic, modern wine cabinet with two different temperature zones. Store your reds in one part and your whites in the other, all at the perfect temperature for your valued wine collection. Alternatively, you can store your long-term wines in one area and your short-term drinking wines in the other.

Liebherr Vinidor 3 Temperature Freestanding Wine Cabinet – WTes 5872

Storage Type: Both Short or Long term
Temperature: 3 temperature zones – All of which can be set to a range of +5°C to +20°C.

Liebherr WTes 5872 Features:

• Bottle Capacity: 178
• Glass Door
• Temperature Zones: 3
• 13 Shelves
• Interior Light: LED
• 2 Year Guarantee
• Dimensions (cm): H: 192 / W: 70 / D: 74.2
• Energy efficiency class: B
• Energy consumption in 365 days/24 h: 245 / 0.670 kWh
• Noise Level: 38 dB(A)

Value for money? This cabinet is one of the most expensive in the Liebherr range, but you won’t be disappointed with your purchase. The wine cabinet oozes class with its stainless steel finish and glass door; it works perfectly and is visually stunning.

Is this wine cabinet for me? With the stunning stainless steel finish and glass door, this cabinet is perfect for people looking to store different types of wine within one cabinet at the ideal temperature. For example, with the three different temperature zones, you’re able to store red, white and champagne at the perfect temperature, all within their own allocated zones. Alternatively, you could use the different zones for short or long term storage, all within one cabinet!

Liebherr GrandCru Single Temperature Freestanding Wine Cabinet – WPbl 4601

Storage Type: Long-term storage
Temperature: 1 temperature zone – Remains constant from top to bottom. It can be set from +5°C to +20°C.

Liebherr WPbl 4601 Features:

• Bottle Capacity: 166
• Glass Door
• Temperature Zones: 1
• 5 Shelves
• Interior Light: LED
• 2 Year Guarantee
• Dimensions (cm): H: 148.4 / W: 59.7 / D: 76.3
• Energy efficiency class: F
• Energy consumption in 365 days/24 h: 110 / 0.301 kWh
• Noise Level: 38 dB(A)

Value for money? One of Liebherr’s most cost-effective cabinets. It features a glass door that is easy on the eye and will impress your friends!

Is this wine cabinet for me? This is the cabinet for you if you want to store over 200 bottles with an eye-catching glass door. It is relatively low cost, and with six storage shelves in the appliance, it’s perfect for long-term storage.

Want to know more about Liebherr Wine Cabinets?

We’ve put together a Wine Cabinet Buying Guide that provides greater insight into the right wine cabinet for you. Alternatively, if you’re unsure of the type of wine cabinet right for you, don’t hesitate to contact the friendly Wineware team! You can do this by phone (01903 786148), email (info@wineware.co.uk) or via our social platforms, whether it’s our Facebook page or Twitter account.

See our website for more information regarding our collection of Liebherr Wine Cabinets, the perfect way to store your wine.

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The popularity of gin in the UK is at an all-time high, with different varieties and new brands entering the market. An increased number of distilleries have appeared across the country, with some opening their doors to allow the general public to tour. Partaking in a gin distillery tour is a great way to learn about the process behind creating your favourite botanical spirit, which ingredients are included to give it that memorable aroma and how the overall process works.

We have listed some of the Best Gin Distillery Tours available in the UK, from Plymouth in Devon to St Andrews in Scotland!

Beefeater Distillery

Website: https://www.beefeaterdistillery.com/tours

Address: 20 Montford Pl, Oval, London, SE11 5DE

Gin Distillery Tour Ticket Price from £16.00

Beefeater is one of the household names when you think of gin. It was first introduced in 1876 and was the capital’s first dedicated gin distillery. Located in the heart of London, Beefeater is a popular tourist destination for those looking to learn more about this distinctive and historic brand.

Bombay Sapphire Distillery

Website: https://www.bombaysapphire.com/distillery/tours-experiences/

Address: Laverstoke Mill, Whitchurch, Hampshire, RG28 7NR

Gin Distillery Tour Ticket Price from £17.50

Located in a historic paper mill in the Hampshire countryside, the world-famous Bombay Sapphire Distillery is a must for any keen gin enthusiast. Here, you’ll learn about the rare production processes that go into creating Bombay Sapphire gin and discover the sustainable measures and ecology of the conservation area they call our home.

 

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Cambridge Distillery

Website: https://cambridgedistillery.co.uk/pages/showroom

Address: 22 High St, Grantchester, Cambridge, CB3 9NF

Gin Distillery Tour Ticket Price from £30.00

Cambridge Distillery is situated yards from the River Cam, south of the famous city of Cambridge. Here, the river winds its way towards Cambridge via Grantchester Meadows. In addition to providing a beautiful backdrop for the distillery, the meadows also serve as their botanical cabinet, offering fruits, blossoms, and flowers from which they create their seasonal gins. The location of the distillery is vital to their gin production. The Cambridge Distillery Showroom has a great, unique space providing a window directly into one of the most innovative distilleries in the world.

 

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Chase Distillery

Website: https://chasedistillery.co.uk/visit-us/tours/distillery-tours/

Address: Chase Farm, Rosemaund, Preston Wynne, Hereford, HR1 3PG

Gin Distillery Tour Ticket Price from £20.00

In the Herefordshire countryside, Chase boasts a field-to-bottle distillery. You’ll find an award-winning range of gin and Vodka, too! The distillery, which uses traditional methods of mashing, fermenting, and distilling our field-to-bottle spirits, takes place on-site at the Herefordshire family farm.

Eden Mill Distillery

Website: https://www.edenmill.com/virtual-experiences-and-tastings-c-7

Address: Eden Mill, Main Street, Guardbridge, St Andrews, KY16 0US

Gin Distillery Tour Ticket Price from £20.00

Eden Mill was Scotland’s first single-site brewery and distillery, benefitting from the best local water sources, regionally grown barley, and a dynamic, international team with some of the best education and experience the world can offer. An hour and a half from the Scottish capital, St Andrews may be best known for its famous golf course, but the Eden Mill Distillery is a hot tourist spot thanks to its award-winning gin.

 

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Ian Macleod Distillers, Edinburgh Gin

Website: https://www.edinburghgin.com/distilleries-and-tours

Address: 1A Rutland Place, Edinburgh, EH1 2AD

Gin Distillery Tour Ticket Price from TBC

A tour of Edinburgh Gin will educate you about the capital’s rich history of gin production and the science of distilling and allow you to explore its atmospheric working distillery. It also boasts that it’s ranked in the top 20 attractions for a visit to Edinburgh, so why not see it for yourself? The 5-star distillery allows visitors to discover how they create their award-winning gin.

 

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Plymouth Distillery

Website: https://plymouthdistillery.com/tours

Address: Black Friars Distillery, 60 Southside Street, The Barbican, Plymouth, PL1 2LQ

Gin Distillery Tour Ticket Price from £11.00

If you’re looking for a traditional, vintage Gin brand, look no further than Plymouth Gin. The Plymouth Distillery is the oldest working distillery in England, and they’ve been making gin according to the original recipe since 1793! The tour involves an overview of the distillery’s history and an introduction to the Plymouth Gin distillation process and the botanicals used.

Salcombe Distillery

Website: https://www.salcombegin.com/distillery-bar

Address: The Boathouse, 28 Island Street, Salcombe, Devon, TQ8 8DP

Gin Distillery Tour Ticket Price from TBC

The Salcombe Distillery and Bar is nestled in Island Street, the traditional boat-building quarter of Salcombe, Devon. Here, you can watch Salcombe Gin distillation in action with their beautiful 450l copper still provident and an impressive view over the water from the bar’s balcony. Established in 2014, Salcombe Gin has produced several gin and White Rum varieties!

Silent Pool Distillery

Website: https://silentpooldistillers.com/silent-pool-distillery-tours/

Address: Silent Pool Distillery, Shere Road, Albury, Surrey, GU5 9BW

Gin Distillery Tour Ticket Price from £20.00

Located on the Albury Estate in the Surrey Hills lives a beautiful Silent Pool, a mysterious lake next to the pool where Silent Pool was created. Every bottle of Silent Pool Gin is produced on-site, from weighing the botanicals and distillation to putting the stopper in the bottle—a must-visit for any keen Gin enthusiast just over 1 hour from London by car.

Sipsmith Distillery

Website: https://sipsmith.com/tours/

Address: 83 Cranbrook Rd, Chiswick, London, W4 2LJ

Gin Distillery Tour Ticket Price from £25.00

Sipsmith was established in London in 2009 and was the first copper-pot-based distillery start-up in London in 189 years! Now located in leafy Chiswick, West London, Sipsmith produces various Gins and tasty Vodka. They also boast of their ‘Sipping Society,’ where subscribers will receive their latest experimental gins!

 

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The Cotswolds Distillery

Website: https://www.cotswoldsdistillery.com/pages/tour

Address: The Cotswolds Distillery, Phillip’s Field, Whichford Road, Stourton, Shipston-on-Stour, CV36 5EX

Gin Distillery Tour Ticket Price from £11.00

Cotswolds Distillery is the first full-scale distillery in the Cotswolds, creating award-winning gin, single malt whiskies, and a liqueur. Here, you’ll discover the Cotswolds Distillery story and traditional production methods. Located between Oxford and Birmingham, this picturesque distillery is in the heart of the countryside, providing a relaxing environment to enjoy a gin after the tour.

 

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The Lakes Distillery

Website: https://www.lakesdistillery.com/distillery-tour-i4771

Address: The Lakes Distillery, Bassenthwaite Lake, Near Setmurthy, Cumbria, CA13 9SJ

Gin Distillery Tour Ticket Price from £15.00

The Lakes Distillery is nestled on the north shore of Bassenthwaite Lake, surrounded by picturesque views of the Lake District. Located in a 160-year-old restored farmhouse, tours of their state-of-the-art distillery allow you to experience their collection of fine spirits. While the focus is on whiskey, the tour also focuses on gin and vodka production.

 

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This is just a selection of great Gin distilleries around the UK, so why not visit one soon with friends and family to enjoy a gin or two?

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Drinking a sweet glass of Port always tastes that little bit better in the winter. The log fire is burning, Christmas decorations are up, and a glass of Port…it’s a British tradition! Our long history dates back to the 17th century; most of the leading Port producers used to be, and some still are, British-owned. Nowadays, Port is produced all around the World, including Australia, France and the USA. However, due to European regulations, only a Port made in the Douro Valley in Portugal can officially be classified as a Port. Therefore, ‘Ports’ that are not made in Porto are classified as a type of fortified wine.

Drinking Port once a year at Christmas is typical in many households, but enjoying it fully is only possible using the correct type of glassware. You can use a standard wine glass but won’t receive the most extraordinary taste or aroma without using the appropriate glass.

About Port

Port glasses typically hold a smaller amount of liquid than wine glasses. Port has a much richer flavour and a higher alcohol percentage, so a smaller serving of Port is accepted. The tastes and aromas you usually find in Port feature raspberry, blackberry, caramel, cinnamon and chocolate! Port typically has an alcohol percentage between 19% and 22% compared to wine, which is generally between 12% and 14%.

What is the best glass for Port?

Here at Wineware, we stock many fortified wine glasses, perfect for Port, Sherry, Madeira and more. The Schott Zwiesel Official Port Glass is our most popular glass for Port. Designed by award-winning Portuguese architect Alvaro Siza Vieira, he has applied his creative skills to produce a glass that enhances the port drinking experience!

The advantage of using glass like this is that you’ll get a great taste on the palate and an equally good nose. The shape and design of the glass make it a perfect-tasting port glass. In addition, the glasses are made from Tritan crystal, which is dishwasher safe and offers brilliant clarity to take in the colours!

If you’re looking for the best glass for Port, why not try the Schott Zwiesel Official Port Glass and see for yourself?

For more information, click here to view our entire Fortified wine glass collection, including glassware for Port, Sherry, Madeira and more!

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We often associate celebratory moments with popping corks and sipping glorious Champagne and Sparkling wine with good times. Still, one question regularly asked regarding Champagne Glasses is, ‘What is the difference between a Champagne Flute and a Champagne Tulip?’.

Champagne Flutes

• Traditional looking
• Streamlined design
• Smaller/limited surface area

A Champagne Flute with straight sides gives a more streamlined look and offers a smaller surface area for the Champagne than a tulip glass. It’s very intricate as most would fill a champagne glass too full for the drinker to appreciate a Champagne’s aroma.

Champagne Tulips

• Modern looking
• Wider surface area

The style of Champagne Tulip is suddenly becoming a more preferred choice of stemware. They look more modern and are prevalent in new, trendy restaurants and bars. However, pouring too much liquid into the glass is still tempting. The tulip allows the aroma to build in the bowl with its far-rounder shape and wider surface area. Therefore, it’s vital to try and fill to the widest point of the glass.

Champagne Aromas

Regarding the aroma, one thing that happens is that we tend to smell the Champagne the moment it’s poured before it’s had the time to settle. The mousse or bubbles are still sparkling, and we only smell carbon dioxide. It’s best to let the Champagne settle for a little while and then ‘nose’ it. The aromas and complexities will be far more rewarding than the earlier nose, which would be full of gas. It would be best to fill the glass so it’s half full, as you will appreciate this far better than a full glass.

I prefer the rounder Champagne Tulip as the aromas offer much more. Additionally, some experts in the Champagne world are beginning to work their way from these types of glasses to a more ‘normal’ wine glass. The bowls are much larger, and the aroma gets more complex and expresses much more. The adverse point is that an everyday wine glass will not have an effervescent point notched in the bottom of the bowl, as most champagne glasses do, to promote a seemingly never-ending flow of bubbles. The ‘champagne show’ won’t happen, so it’s a weigh-up of your preference.

The easiest way to answer the question ‘What’s the difference between a Champagne Flute and a Champagne Tulip’ is to try your Champagne in both and take your pick as it’s all a matter of opinion.

But remember, when you’re next raising a glass to a celebratory moment, you can impress your friends with a piece of simple knowledge when you notice them nosing the Champagne as soon as it’s poured!

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You can fully appreciate wine’s full potential when you serve it in a decanter or carafe instead of straight from the bottle, but why? The wine can oxygenise and aerate, and it lets the wine breathe after being trapped within a bottle since being bottled. A wine decanter has traditionally been seen as a formal, sophisticated way to serve wine, but this isn’t the case.

Renowned glass manufacturers such as Eisch Glas, Riedel and Schott Zwiesel produce wine decanters and carafes of various shapes and sizes. Serving wine via a decanter doesn’t have to be expensive; it’s an affordable and accessible process for all. So, “What is the difference between a wine decanter and a carafe?”

What is a Wine Decanter?

The primary function of a wine decanter is to store and serve wine and allow the wine to breathe. Providing a sufficiently large surface area exposed to the air is vital to the oxygenating process. Therefore, decanters have an essential role when used, especially for Red Wine.

You can often find sediment and crumbled cork in red wines (usually in older vintages). So pouring into a decanter can help filter and remove any unwanted sediment. It will also remove any underlying bitter tastes and flavours associated with aged wines.

Traditionally, wine decanters have a flat base with a wide bowl (up to 30cm). The neck is usually tapered inwards to an approximate height of 30cm. Decanters occasionally have stoppers to ‘seal’ the contents until they’re ready to drink. Also, it helps reduce the speed at which wines deteriorate after being exposed to air.

What is a Wine Carafe?

Traditionally a carafe is a ‘vessel’ that holds liquid, typically water, wine, fruit juice or alcoholic beverages. Today, carafes are more likely to be used for serving water and juices. The shape of the container doesn’t affect its characteristics or the taste of the liquid it’s holding. These tend to be more ‘showy’ and decorative pieces for the table setting to appear more elegant.

Using a carafe is more of an everyday occurrence than the more normal special occasion when using a decanter. Carafes have a long body and small base to accommodate large volumes of liquid. They, therefore, take up less space on the dining table. Also, when you serve wine in a carafe, it tends to be White or Rose. These wines don’t require to be ‘opened up’ as much when compared to Red Wine.

Modern Wine Decanter Shapes

There have been profound changes in how different manufacturers design and produce their decanters in recent years. For example, world-renowned Austrian glass manufacturer Riedel has created eye-catching wine decanters. These stunning pieces are fully functional decanters and centrepieces on the table, performing a ‘show’ when being used.

What is the difference between a wine decanter and a carafe?

The differences between these two serving vessels are tradition, shape, and style. You use a Decanter to serve wine more so than carafes, which tend to help other liquids. The body of a carafe is long and straight compared to decanters, traditionally bowl-shaped with a tapered neck.

Wineware is pleased to offer high-quality Wine Decanters and Carafes, perfect for all types of wines and occasions.

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Wine and Champagne are bottled in various sizes; the wine you would typically purchase off the shelf from a wine merchant or a supermarket is a ‘standard’ 750ml wine bottle, but other sizes are available.

The size of wine bottles ranges from 187.5ml, referred to as ‘Split’ and is typically a one-glass serving, up to 15L. Magnum-sized bottles (1.5L) are available for specific wines and champagnes; for example, a Moet and Chandon Nebuchadnezzar is available for an eye-watering £1,200 per bottle! A 15L bottle is referred to as a ‘Nebuchadnezzar’ and is equal to twenty (yes 20!) bottles, roughly 100 glasses of wine!

What are the different bottle sizes?

Wine Bottle Sizes Chart

About the Wine Bottle sizes names

Traditional different-sized wine bottles have been named after Biblical kings and historical figures, as shown below:

If you require more information regarding the different-sized wine bottles, tweet us!

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Summer is finally here, and our thoughts turn towards a day to say thank you to our Dads, Father’s Day! It falls on Sunday, 18th June 2023, in the UK, and it’s the ideal opportunity to return the favour and show him how much he means to you. So why not treat Dad to a thoughtful gift so he can enjoy his wine in style, or why not spoil her with a set of brand-new beer glasses?

Below are some great ideas for Father’s Day gifts; with plenty of others to choose from on our site, be sure to treat him to a special gift!

5 Great Father’s Day Gifts from Wineware…

Glencairn Official Whisky Glass

The ultimate must-have whisky glass has to be the Glencairn Official Whisky Glass. This small and easy-to-hold whisky glass has been awarded on numerous occasions; it’s the most commonly used whisky glass around the World, used by connoisseurs, whisky lovers, blenders, and the like. Available in a combination of different glass sets with other gift packaging, if your Dad is whisky mad but doesn’t use the Glencairn glass, he’s missing out!

Click here to view our selection of Glencairn Whisky Glasses >

Spanish Style Gin and Tonic Glasses

Gin has recently taken off in the UK, with Gin bars appearing in every town and city, with more gin varieties than ever before. Gin-specific glasses are now ‘a thing’, a dedicated glass for your G&T. The ever-popular wide bowled Spanish style gin and tonic glasses are a must, and we have a great choice!

“Lovely Spanish balloon gin and tonic glasses.”

“Superb glasses for G&T!”

“Fabulous gin glasses, durable and nice to hold.”

Click here to view our selection of Gin and Tonic Glasses >

Eisch Glas Crystal Wine Decanters

Our most popular Wine Decanters are stunning handmade crystal pieces from the German brand Eisch Glas. Made entirely by hand in Bavaria’s world-renowned area, our wine decanters collection would make the perfect gift for Dad. The traditional shape and style of the Decanters will enhance the red wine-drinking experience. The bowl’s wide surface area allows the wine to aerate, and the shape will enable you to pour into the glass effortlessly.

“Elegant and beautiful!”

“Beautiful decanter; wide surface area ensures good aeration without undue waiting. A worthy addition to any dining table.”

Click here to view our Eisch Glas Decanter collection >

ISOCO Wine Box Wine Bottle Storage

ISOCO is the ideal foldable box for safe transport, professional storage and attractive presentation of wine bottles. The ISOCO storage system is a modern take on traditional cardboard box storage. They are made from heavy-duty plastic and are a versatile, stackable system. You can stake multiple boxes on each other to safely store your wine. You can also use the multi-use boxes to transport wine from A to B and store it.

“A compact, sturdy way of storing or transporting wine. Strongly recommended”

Click here to view the ISOCO Wine Bottle Storage >

Beer Glasses

Believe it or not, different shaped and sized glasses enhance the taste of not only wine but styles of beers and ales too! Although no beer glass suits every brand, many types can be grouped into certain glass shape varieties. As a result, we have a varied collection of beer glasses to suit every budget!

Click here to view our collection of Beer Glasses >

Wineware Gift Vouchers

If you’re still undecided on what to give on Father’s Day, let her decide for herself with a gift voucher instead. We have gift vouchers available in the denomination of £10, £25 & £50, so let her choose the perfect present!

See more Father’s Day Gifts ideas available from Wineware.

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World Whisky Day is a global event one day a year that invites anyone and everyone to try a dram (or bottle!) of whisky, the water of life. Large and small Whisky events will take place all across the World, celebrating the great experience of drinking whisky. So we certainly encourage you to do so if you’d like to attend an organised #WorldWhiskyDay event or enjoy a bottle with your friends.

World Whisky Day – Saturday, 20^th May 2023

#WorldWhiskyDay was created by Blair Bowman whilst studying in Aberdeen, Scotland, as recently as 2012. The idea of the day is to encourage new and old whisky lovers to enjoy some great whiskies and embrace the drinking experience. Traditionally, whisky is considered an older gentleman’s tipple of choice, but more and more bars and restaurants welcome whisky and add it to their selection.

When is #WorldWhiskyDay?

Saturday – 20th May 2023.

How do I take part in #WorldWhiskyDay?

You can find a World Whisky Day event near you by visiting the official website, so why not go along with a few friends and taste some great whisky?! We’re sure you’ll meet many like-minded people embracing the day, some new and some old, to the World of Whisky!

I’ve never tried whisky before, is that OK?

The idea of founder Blair Bowman is to give everybody a chance to try whisky! You might not usually drink it or only at any particular time of the year; it might even convert you!

What are the best Whisky Glasses?

There are many different glasses available for whisky; here at Wineware, we stock a great and varied selection, from the award-winning Glencairn Whisky Glass to the new Norlan Whisky Glass!

Click here to view our selection of Whisky Glasses.

What are the top 5 Whisky Questions for Beginners?

What’s the difference between Whisky and Whiskey?

Nothing! Different countries spell it a little differently. Generally, the rule of thumb is that if a country has an ‘e’ in its name, it usually spells Whiskey with an ‘e’ in it – i.e. America – whiskey – Japan – Whisky.

Why do people add Water to their Whisky?

To slightly dilute the strong alcohol – water, even in a minimal amount, sometimes makes the whisky appear rounder and smoother and enhances the flavour. However, it is purely personal to each drinker – some like it straight, and some like to add a little water.

Where is Whisky made?

Access to a good water source and the necessary raw ingredients such as barley or alternative cereal crops. Scotland, Ireland, the USA and Japan are the most popular Whisky producers in the World!

What are the different types of Whisky?

Single Malts, Blends and Grain.

Are there any similarities between Whisky and Wine?

Not really! Many casks that have held wine in a previous life are commonly used in the maturing process of Single Malt whiskies; this is probably one of the only links between the two.

If you’ve organised your own or are attending a World Whisky Day event, let us know and share your experiences! Use our social channels to get in touch via Twitter, Facebook or Instagram!

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To enjoy your favourite wine, you need to use your best wine glasses, but making sure they stay in one piece, undamaged, and in the best condition can be challenging.

In a typical scenario, you’ve grabbed your favourite bottle of red, popped the cork from the bottle, go to get your glasses from the cupboard, but you’ve accidentally knocked your glasses, and they’ve smashed! You’ve then got the hassle of cleaning up the broken glass; you’ve then not got a glass to drink from; the moment’s gone. You then either go without a glass of wine or resort to using a tumbler!

All is not lost, though. Forget about storing your glasses in the cupboard where they’re at risk of being knocked; use a wine glass hanging rack or a glass storage box instead. These two simple solutions will help prevent you from spoiling that moment again. Of course, we can’t guarantee you won’t ever break a glass again, but we can certainly say it will reduce the risk! 

Correctly storing your glassware is essential to prevent future chipping, breakage, or cracking. You should keep your glasses away from highly used areas and not touch each other (bowl or base). We recommended that glasses be stored upside down (bowl down / base up) as this helps keep dust and other debris from collecting within the bowl.

What is the best way to store glassware?

Wine Glass Hanging Racks

We believe that one of the best ways to store glassware is with a wine glass hanging rack. The design of a glass storage rack allows you to insert the stem of the glass (any stemmed glassware) between metal prongs, so the bowl is facing downwards. Different racks will enable you to store various glass capacities ranging in width, height and depth. You can use them in the kitchen or dining at home. Alternatively, they are popular with bars and restaurants with large quantities and many different glass types.

Wineware’s Dual Fix Wine Glass Hanging Rack (Wall & Shelf)

• Fixes to either the wall or under a shelf/cupboard (or both)
• It can hold up to 24 glasses
• Exclusive to Wineware
• Supplied with fixing

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Wine Glass Shelf Hanging Racks – Columns

• Available in columns 1, 2, 3 or 4 wide
• Store 3 glasses per column
• Fixes underneath a shelf/cupboard
• Supplied with fixing

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Glass Storage Boxes

If you don’t use your glasses that often or would prefer to keep your glassware stored away, our glass storage boxes are perfect! The boxes are designed with individual compartments to store each glass. Doing so prevents them from knocking on each other and prevents breaking/chipping. Storing your glasses this way keeps them out of harm’s way, and it’s also popular with people either moving home or those that transport glassware regularly in bulk for wine tastings.

Wineware’s Glass Storage Boxes

• Available at different heights
• Available in various box capacities
• Easy to put together, use and clean
• Lids are available to prevent any dust or debris

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We believe that a glass storage box or glass hanging racks are the best ways to store glassware, whether your favourite wine glasses or elegant champagne glasses. They both work equally well if it’s for use at home in the kitchen or if you have a bar area in your restaurant. Click here for more information regarding Wineware’s wine glass storage solutions.

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