Preheating steel blowpipes we'll use to shape the glasses
Glass is gathered out of a furnace at 2100 Degrees F on the end of a 5 ft steel pipe
Gathering molten glass from the furnace
Shaping a molten glass
Beginning to blow the glass
starting the constriction or neck line where the bubble will be broken free
Attaching the punty, the process known as transferring, where the bubble it attached to a new handle on the bottom and the lip can be shaped
Beginning to open the lip
Reheating
Opening the glass for final shaping
Final Shaping
Breaking free from the punty
Resting in the oven (for a day or two)
As our most popular handblown whiskey glass, the Dombey glass is the perfect fit any time you want a drink. This glass holds a decent portion of whiskey (or any other liquor you enjoy) with plenty of room for an ice cube or two. Grab a glass and your favorite bourbon whiskey after a stressful day at the office and watch as your stress disappears. Our custom whiskey glasses are all made using handblown glassblowing techniques that take years to master. Even when you’re not savoring a drink from this glass, its unique look elevates your home bar.
Recommended Beverage: Whiskey served with one rock
Glass Size: Medium
Approximately 2.75" in diameter and 3.75" tall.
Holds approximately 6 ounces.
Every Dombey glass is hand blown in New Orleans and a one-of-a-kind work of art.