Design that defies expectation. Ritual, elevated through shadow.

The Norlan Whisky Glass VAILD Edition — our matte black reinterpretation of the original — merges minimalist design with performance nosing functionality. This striking gift set includes two blacked-out double-walled glasses engineered to refine aroma, texture, and focus — transforming each pour into an immersive sensory experience.

Beneath the opaque exterior, each VAILD glass shares the same award-winning architecture as the original: a finned inner base that promotes aeration, a contoured rim that reduces ethanol burn, and an outer wall that insulates temperature and minimises heat transfer.

Because the VAILD Edition visually conceals the spirit, the drinker is invited to focus entirely on aroma, mouthfeel, and ritual. A bold choice for the whisky purist or design obsessive.

  • Includes two Norlan Whisky Glasses (VAILD – Black Edition)
  • Matte black borosilicate glass with double-wall insulation
  • Hybrid performance tumbler enhances aroma and texture
  • Conceals colour to eliminate visual bias
  • Sculpted inner profile promotes aeration and flavour clarity
  • Delivered in premium gift packaging
  • Ideal for gifting, collecting, or elevating your own whisky ritual
MATERIAL
Double-walled borosilicate glass
DIMENSIONS
95 mm tall, 82 mm diameter
63 mm diameter at rim
CAPACITY
~ 175 ml to rim.
Recommended pour 20 to 40 ml.
ice
Not recommended
WEIGHT
~ 125 grams (that's very light)
PACKAGING
Packed in an elegant, reusable gift box
ORIGIN
China
DESIGN
A design by Sruli Recht

Customer Reviews

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Edgar

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Marcus W.
Elevates the pour

Everything seems more elevated and better quality using the glasses. It won’t make bad whiskey good, but it’ll make good whiskey even better.

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Peter W.
Norman and Bruchladich

For real taste appreciation and superb quality vessel to imbibe from, the Norlan whisky glass delivers every time!

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Ann W.
Enhanced my whisky experience

I am new to whisky, primarily rye, this year and these glasses I have ordered have increased my ability to discern what I do and do not like about various brands. I am able to gain much more from the 'nose' and 'taste' and pick up on the notes I have read so much about. My husband, a whisky drinker from way back, says these glasses have increased his taste and he now likes some whisky he had cast aside before because he is able to more fully taste them. Will order more items! Arrived quickly, in good shape.
Ann Williams