Snifter

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

For other uses, see snifter (disambiguation).

Drinkware
Collins glass Highball glass Pilsner glass Pint glass Sake cup Shot glass Stemware Wine glass Brandy snifter Champagne flute Cocktail (martini) glass Wheat beer glass

A snifter is a type of stemware, a short-stemmed glass whose main vessel has a wide bottom but that narrows at the top. It is often used to serve brandy. The large surface area helps evaporate the brandy into aroma, while the narrow opening helps to trap the aroma of the drink in the glass. The glass is usually able to hold between 6-8 oz but should pour only 2-3 oz at anytime.