Traditionally, whiskey is tasted in a copita glass, which is stemmed and looks like a sherry glass or a tiny wine glass. If you have one on hand, you can also use the small, tulip-shaped Glencairn ...

The shape of your glass does play a big part in helping you perceive a whisky’s flavour profile. The best type of vessel for this purpose is the Glencairn or Copita, tulip-shaped glasses ...