Can anyone enlighten me on different glasses for different spirits and also on how to hold those glasses?

Answer 1

Wine:

There's not a lot of variation in wine glasses, other than maybe stemmed vs. stemless, and reds and whites are both served in the same style glass.

Spirits:

This will get too long so I'm just going to give you a link to check it out on your own.

http://www.drinkstreet.com/article.cgi?article=11


Beer:

It's really just the Belgians that are total freaks about this.
They seem to have a specialty galss for each brand and type.
Most of the Belgian beers are 'supposed' to be served in a goblet or chalice-style glass.

The Germans still just mainly prefer the mug-style glasses (usually up to 1 liter) or steins depending on where you go.

In the US it used to be the traditional pilsner glass for most lighter beers, but the straight-sided pub glass is probably what you will find as acceptable for pretty much anything nowadays.
Traditional UK pub glasses have the bulge near the top, but are basically the same design.

Anything really strong like a barleywine is usually served in a brandy snifter.


Cheers.

Answer 2

highball glasses are the short ones, they're used primarily for making single liquor drinks. (Rum and coke, vodka tonic, gin on the rocks) hold them like a normal glass

collins glasses are for more "complex" drinks or "tall or double" drinks. (Sex on the beach, tequila sunrise, double rum and coke or rum and coke tall) hold them like normal glass

cocktail or martini glasses are self explanitory. use them for martini type drinks that are served "up" with no ice. hold by the stem for best taste results, or from underneath the goblet area to prevent spills!

wine/ champagne glasses... also self explanatory... hold from the stem, as the temperature from your hand can alter the taste of the wine or champagne.

Answer 3

I just use my contacts when I go out drinking and I do not have to worry about losing my glasses when I have whatever kind of spirits.

TFTP