Tumblers

A tumbler is a straight-sided glass with no stem, used for water, soft drinks, spirits and long mixed drinks.

  • Toughened glass is worth it anywhere glasses are handled at speed
  • Check they stack if storage space is tight
  • A heavier base survives a busy bar longer than a thin one

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Tumblers are the workhorse of any bar because they stack, they wash easily and they suit almost anything that is not served in a stem. Toughened versions are worth the difference anywhere glassware gets handled quickly - a tumbler that survives being knocked against a tap is cheaper than one that does not.

Common questions

What is the difference between a tumbler and a rocks glass?

A rocks glass is a short heavy tumbler, usually 25 to 35cl, made for spirits over ice. Tumbler is the wider family - it covers tall glasses for soft drinks as well as short ones.

Is toughened glass worth paying more for?

Behind a bar, yes. Toughened glass is heat-treated so it resists knocks and thermal shock, and when it does break it goes into blunt pieces rather than shards. At home with a few glasses a year it matters far less.

Do stacking tumblers get stuck together?

Properly designed ones will not, because the shape stops them wedging. Stacking wet glasses is what causes it - let them drain first and they separate cleanly.

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