Sand carved barware vs laser etched - what is the difference? Here we demonstrate the differences between our proprietary sandcarved finish on bar glasses versus the traditional laser etched finish. We at Crystal Imagery now offer both finishes to provide two price point options. Continue reading

Whiskey is often made with rye and corn. However, some whiskies elect to use wheat in place of rye or alongside it. One is much sweeter and mellower, and the other tends to be spicy. Knowing which one you’re pouring into your personalized whiskey decanter can help you choose the right whiskey for your collection. Here are the most important differences to keep in mind while you choose. Continue reading

Thanksgiving is a time for family and a time for food. You can elevate your dining experience by pairing Thanksgiving dishes with different whiskies. The whiskies might provide an interesting contrast or complement the dish beautifully. From bourbon with the turkey or pumpkin pie to a smooth Irish whiskey with your sweet potatoes, what should you have filled in your personalized whiskey decanter for Thanksgiving?

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Flavored whiskey may be seen as undrinkable by some connoisseurs. That may have been the case in previous years, but today’s flavored whiskies are improved. Whether you are filling your personalized whiskey glasses with peach-flavored whiskey and ginger beer or just using the flavored whiskey as a pre-bottled cocktail, it might be time to take a new look at flavored whiskey.

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Putting on a beer-tasting party can be complicated. You need to choose the menu, decide if you want to do food pairings, choose the right customized beer glasses for the right brew, and pick out snacks and palette cleansers. Deciding on a theme is only the beginning. With the right preparation, you can throw a memorable beer-tasting experience that everyone will love.

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What’s the next whiskey you are going to pour into your custom whiskey glasses? For a unique drinking experience, you might want to make it a whiskey with a gimmick. From being aged on a ship on the ocean or with Metallica’s music to using chipotles in the making of the whiskey, there are plenty of interesting gimmicks. Which whiskey gimmick fits your personalized whiskey decanter?

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Are you wondering why Japanese whisky is so expensive? Even a decade ago, filling your personalized whiskey decanter was cheaper. Between the lack of popularity from the shochu boom of the 1980s and how long it takes for whisky to mature, it was already hard to fill your personalized whiskey glasses.

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How does the weather affect your whiskey? Before you pour into your personalized whiskey glasses, you should know whether you will get a sweeter whiskey from hot or cold climates and how the temperature during maturation affects the alcohol content. When you want to fill up your personalized whiskey decanter, consider where the whiskey came from and how that might affect its taste.

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If you’re a beer lover, there are some essentials you should have for your home bar. From customized beer glasses to custom growlers, certain items can help elevate your beer experience at home.

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You might be making a few common mistakes with your whiskey. Are you freezing it instead of storing it in a personalized whiskey decanter? Are you using the right personalized whiskey glasses for the cocktail you’re making? Should you put water in your whiskey or use regular ice cubes? Knowing the mistakes and how to avoid them can help improve your whiskey experience.

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