- Crystal Whiskey Glass Set of 2: These glasses embody bold elegance, timeless craftsmanship, and an air of exclusivity. Inspired by the legendary Astor Hotel and its iconic Men’s Bar, where New York’s power brokers, authors, and celebrities once gathered.
- Featured in Food & Wine Magazine: This Gift Box Set of 2 weighty, clubby, limited-edition Whiskey Glasses made the magazine’s list of “Best Gifts for Bourbon Lovers.” For gifting with effortless sophistication; ideal for celebrations - dinner parties, birthdays, engagement, wedding, housewarming, anniversaries
- A Sense of History & Prestige: Inspired by New York's Astor Hotel and the legendary Men’s Bar; each assertive, meticulously-crafted glass enhances the presentation of the drink and raises its joyful, celebratory spirit. Crafted for those who appreciate heft and quality, these glasses sit solidly in the hand – offering a luxurious, clubby experience that enhances the enjoyment of fine whiskey.
- Meticulously Crafted for Connoisseurs: Artful cut-glass design makes a statement, optimizing visual aesthetic, illuminating the various hues of whiskey or cocktail, catching and reflecting light; the sculpted design actually adds a layer of insulation, keeping drinks cold from start to finish;.wide mouth allows spirit and bitters aromatics to waft up to the nostrils, elevating the sensory sipping experience.
- Perfect for the Modern Gentleman's Bar: Multipurpose and utilitarian; each glass is artisan-crafted in nearly 1-pound of lead-free crystal; feels good in the hand and looks good on the bar; perfect for spirits and cocktails, on the rocks, or neat; serve whiskey, bourbon, and rum in these crystal glasses Whether for personal indulgence or impressing guests, these glasses exude old-school luxury with modern refinement – ideal for a well-appointed home bar.
- Dimensions for Superior Functionality: 4-inches (Height); 3-1/2-inch (Top Diameter); 9 ounces (Volume Capacity); dishwasher safe; ideal because it’s very durable and less prone to breaking from thermal shock (sudden or extreme changes in temperature); notable for impact resistance; built to withstand the daily rigors of high-volume consumer traffic environments.
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Re-Introducing the "Men’s Bar" Whiskey Glass – One Pound of Crystal
Its origins trace back to 1904, when millionaire William Waldorf Astor opened the grand Hotel Astor in New York’s Times Square. Within its opulent walls was the legendary Men-Only Bar, where the drinks flowed from 6 AM to 1 AM daily, and ten bartenders stood ready to serve an elite clientele. This wasn’t just any watering hole—it was a gathering place for captains of industry, literary giants, and high-stakes gamblers alike.
Here, Pierpont Morgan sipped alongside Mark Twain, Buffalo Bill Cody, Vice President Charles Warren Fairbanks, Alfred E. Smith, John “Bet a Million” Gates, and the larger-than-life Diamond Jim Brady. Actors mingled with financiers, athletes toasted with industrial titans, and all were bound by a shared appreciation for finely made drinks, served in finely made glasses.
What set the Hotel Astor’s Men’s Bar apart was not just its clientele, but the way it presented its whiskey—in nearly one pound of crystal, a glass designed to be held with authority. These substantial whiskey tumblers weren’t just drinkware; they were an expression of conviviality, power, and tradition, meant to be cupped in the palm, felt in the hand, and raised in good company.
Now, this storied glassware returns, true to its historic proportions and weight, preserving the grandeur of an era when men were men, and women were glad of it.
Presented in a Gift Box Set of Two Hotel Astor “Men’s Bar” Crystal Whiskey Glasses, complete with a bit of Hotel Astor history—for keeping or giving, and always for raising a proper toast.
