Reddit mentions: The best glassware & drinkware

Fear cuts deeper than swords

OOH I LOVE SCAVENGER HUNTS. Placeholder. I'm working on this. Goodbye sunday night productivity.

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1.) something that is gray.

2.) Something reminiscent of rain. It rains so much in my city and on those days I like to have my tea and soup and all the yummy hot homecooked food at school in the library while I study. I already have a great thermos for my tea and hot cocoa but not for my soups/food.

3.) Something food related that is unusual. I don't know if this is necessarily food related but WOOOO TEA. MANA-TEA. Seriously this is awesome.

4.) Something on your list that is for someone other than yourself. A wii for my mom because she has been wanting a wii or ipad for a long time. My bro and i think the wii would be better because at least we could all play it together when we go home to visit.

5.) I will recommend this book to anyone and everyone. It's the book I just finished reading and I feel like it has helped me a lot. I am so much more motivated and driven and it is helping me make some tough choices in my life. I am a senior in college but this book can help anyone who is at any place in their life I think. I currently have this on my wishlist which is like a supplement to the book. Seriously though, read it, share it with everyone you know. Let's make the world a happier place.

6.) An item that is less than a dollar. Awww yeee. They always seem to have one of these on the coffee table at my brother's house. Wherever he lives. Even though it's never his. But yeah, they're cool but I don't actually want one.

7.) Something related to cats. THIS IS SO AWESOME. I have another mug with the disappearing thing on my wishlist too. But yeah, I love cats, I just don't have much cat stuff on my wishlist. I do need a real cat though... hint hint nudge nudge

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8.) Something that is not useful, but so beautiful you must have it. Okay it's not Amazon but it is beautiful and I have had my eye on it for a year. Despite that fact that I do not plan on having children for at least 8 years. Dem hormones are a'ragin.

9.) I know it's not REALLY a movie but... A movie everyone should watch at least once in their life. Why? Because it is so beautiful and awe inspiring. It really brings me a sense of peace every time I watch it.

10.) Something that would be useful when the zombies attack. Explain. I can put on my holy strainer hat and pray to The Flying Spaghetti Monster to save me from the zombies.

11.) Something that would have a profound impact on your life and help you to achieve your current goals. I know I used this for another one but really, I think doing these exercises would help me in all areas of life.

12.) One of those pesky Add-On items. These beauties, even though I doubt I can grow them without a yard...

13.) The most expensive thing on your list. Your dream item. Why? My little acer hand me down freezes a lot, can't do multiple things at once, doesn't have a cd drive, has a screen too tiny to edit photos or edit my website. Basically everything is frustrating. And I'm a college student. So I use the computer for basically everything... and everything the little laptop CAN do takes forever.

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14.) Something bigger than a bread box. If you don't think that is big enough, then here, but it's newly added.

15.) Something smaller than a golf ball. Well, I'm pretty sure this is smaller than a golf ball. If it wasn't, I'd be disappointed.

16.) Something that smells wonderful. Mmm imagine the ginger lemon grass!

17.) A (SFW) toy. And here's another one because I couldn't decide which one looks more fun...

18.) Something that would be helpful for going back to school.

19.) Something related to your current obsession, whatever that may be. Currently obsessed with learning all kinds of new jewelry techniques! Also obsessed with tea because it's the one thing my boyfriend and I developed an interest in together. It didn't start out as either of our interests.

20.) Something that is just so amazing and awe-inspiring that I simply must see it. Explain why it is so grand. THIS IS SO PRETTY AND USEFUL AT THE SAME TIME. Seriously so cute, has lovely details, 8gb, and you can wear it as a pendant. Whaaaat!

EDIT: this lovely is made in oregon!

I hate to be that guy that says "Read the fuckin sticky", but, the bourbon guide is very very good here, and I used it when I ventured here from scotch land. Check it out on the sidebar, or just click here!

I like /u/rebo2's idea of getting smaller bottles to try and do a taste test, but i would definitely suggest going through the guide and start off by getting Buffalo Trace, Bulleit, and Maker's Mark, in that order. Make sure that by the time you buy your third bottle, you still have some left over in each of the other two bottles so you can compare. Setup a night where you can taste all 3 back to back to back. This will give you a chance to really compare the difference between low rye, high rye, and wheated bourbons. There is a reason why these 3 are recommended for beginners, you get a really great base for tasting everything else in Bourbon land.

My personal favorites of commonly purchasable items, Buffalo Trace, Makers, Wild Turkey 101, Jim Beam Black (far superior to the white label), Four Roses small batch, Elijah Craig 12, Eagle Rare, and Old Weller Antique 107.

For the Rye Whiskey, Sazerac Rye, High West Rendezvous Rye, Bulleit Rye, and Rittenhouse. I need to try a few more ryes to be honest, but i love the spicy flavors they have.

Invest in some real glassware, get some old fashioned glasses at least, and when you are ready get some Glencairn glasses. You can find them relatively inexpensive on Amazon, I linked the Glencairn set I purchased.

Read /u/texacer guide on reviewing whiskey. Also, watch this Highland Park video on nosing and tasting. These both helped me tremendously for appreciating and learning how to nose and taste whiskey. There is a ton of great info in both links.

Hope this helps, good luck and ask away any questions on this sub, I have found that this is my favorite sub here on Reddit, everyone is super awesome here. Remember, whiskey is best shared with friends, so bring some friends with you on your journey if you can.

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TL;DR - Standard answer, the Glencairn glass (the official {Scotch} Whisk(e)y glass). My current favorite though is the Taylor'd Milestones Reserve Whiskey and Scotch Glasses available HERE

I'm by no means an expert, but I have tried many different shapes of glassware over the years... So, here are some of my experiences.

The standard highball/lowball, with their straight 🥃 (or even at times obtuse _/ ) sides, allows for too much area for many of the aromatics in the whisky to disperse and even escape, making the whisky very bland and uninteresting, thereby "weakening" or "taming" it a bit. Hence, this is where most people start.

Something with a bit of a bowl or tulip (_) to it is kind of the next step up. This helps to concentrate the aromas and can help to bring out some of the subtleties of a good whisky.

Then there is the Glencairn style glasses, which kind of combine the previous two. It is a slightly bowled base with the straightened tip of a lowball. This is the official Scotch Whisky glass, and does a really great job at really getting you intimately close with your whisky, bringing out even the slightest nuances. However, to me, this can be a bit much for whisky that is a little heavy on the nose.

So, the 3 different glasses that I have tried that use a very similar shape to the Glencairn, but widen the rim up a bit, thereby taming the nose ever so slightly, are the Canadian Glencairn, the Norlan, and the Taylor'd Milestones Reserve Whiskey and Scotch Glasses.

The Canadian Glencairn is a great glass but there are two things that bug me a bit about it. First off, it is slightly awkward to drink out of, as you nearly have to put the glass vertical before anything comes out. The second, much more minor issue, is that your hand is right on your whisky only separated by a very thin layer of glass, which will lead to warming up your whisky. Which you may or may not enjoy.

Then came the Norlan glass. It is essentially a Glencairn glass with some aerators in the bowl housed in a double walled tulip shaped glass, that way your hand will not warm up your whisky with a lingering enjoyment of a good dram. However, again, to me, it is just slightly awkward to sip from.

Enter the Taylor'd Milestones Reserve Whiskey and Scotch Glasses. And mentioned above, this is currently my favorite glass to enjoy a nice dram in. It is essentially a Glencairn this has an opening that is about 1.5 times the diameter (which can tame a slightly heavy nosing whisky just the right amount), and then a nice lowball type weight at the bottom of it. So, it feels great in the hand, and you don't have to have your hand right on the whisky if you don't want to. It also feels much more natural to sip from.

The link to the Taylor'd Milestones Reserve Whiskey and Scotch Glasses is at the top, but here are some links to some legit Glencairns.

The original Glencairn - 2 pack, 4 pack, or 6 pack

I would recommend that you use either the seller Stock Your Home or Our Pampered Home, as they both sell the official legitimate Glencairn glassware, and tend to be one of the lowest priced ones as well. There are a substantial amount of fakes out there! So, here are the same links, but for Stock Your Home (if available).

Original - 2 pack, 4 pack, or 6 pack

And then for Our Pampered Home (if available).

Original - 2 pack, 4 pack, or 6 pack

(Sorry for the delayed post, I've had a busy past couple of days)

All the best... Enjoy!

Sounds like fun! I'll have to do this later

1.) Something that is grey: Pelican Gray Nail Polish. (on private WL)

2.) Something reminiscent of rain: Shower Curtain is a barrier between the bathroom tiles and cascading, rain-like, waterfall that flows from the showerhead. (on dream WL)

3.) Something food related that is unusual: Candy Mold. Chocolate frogs, anyone? (on under $5 WL)

4.) Something on your list that is for someone other than yourself. Tell me who it's for and why. (Yes, pets count!): Ice Cream Maker. No ice cream for me because I started keto last week. My friends and family would benefit from this when I make them some delicious ice cream. (on dream WL)

5.) A book I should read! I am an avid reader, so take your best shot and tell me why I need to read it!: The Knife of Never Letting Go. It's book one of the Chaos Walking trilogy, which has rave reviews. Apparently it's a dark, dystopian book full of suspense. (on high priority WL)

6.) An item that is less than a dollar, including shipping... that is not jewelry, nail polish, and or hair related!: Laser Finger Beams (not on WL)

7.) Something related to cats. I love cats! (keep this SFW, you know who you are...): Westside Warrior Nail Polish. Lions, which are really big cats, are warriors of the jungle. (on under $5 WL)

8.) Something that is not useful, but so beautiful you must have it: Origami Star Paper. I like folding these, but once I make them into stars, I literally have nothing to do with them. There's jars of them all across my house and all I can do is look at them (on under $5 WL)

9.) A movie everyone should watch at least once in their life. Why?: Song from Iron Man 3 Soundtrack. Everyone should see it because Iron Man + Tony Stark + RDJ = <3 (on digital WL)

10.) Something that would be useful when the zombies attack. Explain.: Spin-the-shot. If zombies attack, I would need to be drunk, so this would come in handy for some last minute fun before I turn into a brain eating zombie. Let's face it, I'm not surviving a zombie attack... (on $5-$10 WL)

11.) Something that would have a profound impact on your life and help you to achieve your current goals: Coconut Oil. Everyone on the keto subreddit raves about this stuff. Being a newbie to this lifestyle, I feel that if so many people had great results using this oil, that it would help with my goals. (on $11-$25 WL)

12.) One of those pesky Add-On items: Anti-stress face mask (not surprisingly, found on my add-on WL)

13.) The most expensive thing on your list. Your dream item. Why?: Globe Bar. I would feel like a super cool James Bond-esque spy who would have a secret room hidden behind a bookshelf. Plus I love alcohol and globes. (on dream WL)

14.) Something bigger than a bread box: Desk Easel. (on $11-25 WL)

15.) Something smaller than a golf ball: Earrings. (on private WL)

16.) Something that smells wonderful: Pink Punch Baby Lips (on add-ons WL)

17.) A (SFW) toy: Kindle. I would consider this a techie toy. (on dream WL)

18.) Something that would be helpful for going back to school: Fun Colored Pens. (on add-on WL)

19.) Something related to your current obsession, whatever that may be: Paints. My current obsession is painting! (on $11-25 WL)

20.) Something that is just so amazing and awe-inspiring that I simply must see it. Explain why it is so grand: Mug. I love love love this literature mug. I not only love the varying typography all over it, but I think that there are some really striking first lines of literature. (on $11-25 WL)

BONUS

1.) Real name: PM sent

2.) Made in Oregon: Handwarmer Mug

Edit: raffle phrase - fear cuts deeper than swords

UGH I JUST REMEMBERED TO FINISH THIS BRB

EDIT: Okay here it izzzz.

These are the items you are looking for... (everything listed is from my wishlists here! )

1.) Something that is grey. – The bike lock on my wishlist (that was already gifted (: ) This one’s grey!

2.) Something reminiscent of rain. These leggings are Doctor Who Cosmic Tardis Leggings are cosmic… as in galaxy… as in the universe… in which there is a water cycle…. Which is reminiscent of rain…. Yup. ;)

3.) Something food related that is unusual. – It’s not every day you get to have jagermeister infused gummy bears....... Freaking nom.

4.) Something on your list that is for someone other than yourself. Tell me who it's for and why. (Yes, pets count!) – A dog bed for my puppy!! He really, really needs a new one.

5.) A book I should read! I am an avid reader, so take your best shot and tell me why I need to read it! – YOU NEED TO READ THE HOUSE OF LEAVES IT’S SO CRAZY AND I LOVE IT AND … AT SOME POINTS… YOU READ IT UPSIDE DOWN AND CRAZY AND INSIDE OUT AND OMFG WHAT ARE YOU STILL DOING READING THIS GO READ THIS NOW

6.) An item that is less than a dollar, including shipping... that is not jewelry, nail polish, and or hair related! This with the value of 95 cents ;) hehehe I’m sneaky.

7.) Something related to cats. I love cats! (Keep this SFW; you know who you are...) -- This cat bed, even though I don’t have a cat, was on my puppy’s list! My puppy (who’s really a 9 year old dog but I call him puppy cause he looks/acts/is one) is a 6lb pup who’s basically a cat ;)

8.) Something that is not useful, but so beautiful you must have it. – The Chuck Complete Series Collector Blu-ray is not necessarily useful to my life…But the show’s so gorgeous, the cast so beautiful, the plot so delicious…I love it and need it! :P

9.) A movie everyone should watch at least once in their life. Why? – TANGLED!! (OK, one of the only movie related pieces on my list :P) But really, Tangled is PERFECT, SO adorable, a real winner.

10.) Something that would be useful when the zombies attack. Explain. – Okay this may seem crazy but stick with me here. these bones would be super helpful once whittled down. You could use it to double tap those stanky ass zombies

11.) Something that would have a profound impact on your life and help you to achieve your current goals. I have lots of stuff for fitness and school and all my goals likes that, but I thought I'd use something a little different for this one. This skin corrective cream would allow me to cover up my stupid little burn marks on my leg that make me really self conscious in skirts and shorts. This would be a good step in my goal of being happy with myself and gaining self confidence for the first time in my life.

12.) One of those pesky Add-On items.– One of those pesky add-ons… The MSC Joie Simply Slice Strawberry Slicer on my WL is one of them pesky add-ons.

13.) The most expensive thing on your list. Your dream item, why? – A Bike. Why? Mine was stolen and its extremely hindered my mobility as I need it for transportation to school /:

14.) Something bigger than a bread box. – The puppy bed on my puppy’s wishlist within my own wishlist is most definitely bigger than a breadbox.

15.) Something smaller than a golf ball. -- These cable organizers HOLLAH at me, Tiger Woods.

16.) Something that smells wonderful. -- French Vanilla Green Mountain Coffee Portion Packs for Keurig Mmmmmmmmm, delicious.

17.) A (SFW) toy. -- Crock Pot COOKING IS LIFE AND HAVING A CROCK POT WOULD BE THE BEST OF TOYS. For something more traditional, I have hedgehog toys etc on my puppy's list.

18.) Something that would be helpful for going back to school. -- This beautiful backpack! Mine is shot to hell and I'm dreading buying a new one.

19.) Something related to your current obsession, whatever that may be. This Friends Milkshake Poster Print from my wishlist OMFG I AM OBSESSED WITH FRIENDS RIGHT NOW. IDK WHY BUT I AM. Also with the Chuck DVD on my dreams list xD

20.) Something that is just so amazing and awe-inspiring that I simply must see it. Explain why it is so grand.– The New York Window Print Poster on my wishlist is pretty awe-inspiring. Looking into the city "where dreams are made of" in whatever town your in.... In a place that's essentially the culmination of all your dreams and desires.... At least for me.

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BONUS ITEMS

1. [YOUR NAME IS……]() Amirite?! actually... I've messaged so many people trying to figure it out, and I could've sworn I knew it before, but I absolutely cannot remember it.
   
   
2. And this handwarmer mug – OCEAN TIDE was made in Milton, Oregon! This ones not on my WL however.
   
   Finally, some people say that fear cuts deeper than swords but does it? Who knows.

I'd go with Etsy but the shipping is probably too far out.

Amazon is probably your best bet now! They have some great stuff like this [coffee mug](Doctor Who - Disappearing TARDIS Coffee Mug - Add Hot Liquid and Watch The TARDIS Move From London to the Stars - Comes in a Fun Gift Box - by The Unemployed Philosophers Guild https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ESHMQ8K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_wYgwybT4WQV0D) that changes when hot. Or this [jewelry box](Doctor Who Tardis Wooden Jewelry Box with Drawers, Hooks and Ring Inserts https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LZZ9CZG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_DZgwybD198VQ2)

Also Hot Topic is full of fun doctor who stuff. Their stuff is unique and they have more than just clothes. They have some really fun necklaces and drink wear.

Good luck I am sure she will appreciate anything with how much thought you are putting into it.

Flower petals, fake may work better, but I think their pretty classy.

ice I know it may not last long, but you could make a bunch of these and stick them in a bowl for center peices, and possibly put some black glitter in the bottom of it. Extra points if you can somehow get some uhm...that weird ice stuff that makes things smokey. That'd be boss.

I'm trying to think of cheap Ideas, haha.

The only other idea I have, is to get skull shot glasses like this and fill them with purple dyed water/glitter ect. Very small, but still something. Could even get the petals to go around it.

orrr get something like this to go in a smaller sugar skull vase/cup.

These are neat! They look kind of purpley and small. You could get again, flower petals, or silk flowers to border them. That would be cute.

I found this on google. Could probably make it by hand but its a little out there.

Doily + candle., could even use the no flame ones I linked.

I hope your wedding is absolutely wonderful! I demand pictures, because that seriously seems like an awesome idea and I'm pretty jelly. I wanna see how it turns outttt!

You've come to the right place. There are a ton of excellent community members here who are eager to help new-comers like yourself. Stay within the whisky network and you'll be a seasoned malt / mash head in no time!

• Add a few drops of water First tip.. Only cool clean (bottled or filtered) water is allowed in your single malts and bourbons. Add a little bit at a time to get used to drinking it "neat" (without water).
  
  
• Invest in a nosing glass A Glencairn or a Capita or a regular wine glass will due in a pinch.
  
  
• Ask questions! Don't be afraid to ask other community members for help or tips.
  
  
• Read a ton of reviews This will help guide you to figure out which flavor profiles you like best and help you decide on making educated purchases. Our goal is to help you avoid buying shitsky as /u/texacer likes to call it.
  
  
• Check out the side bar and malt map here and other side bar resources. There are some excellent videos posted under helpful stuff. Plenty of documentaries about Scotch whisky. I'll need to work on a Bourbon video section at some point.
  
  Cheers sir or madam, and enjoy yourself!

> I'll have to do some research on what to buy and invest in something better.

A Glencairn glass is most popular, but there are others. You can get one for about $10 at some stores or online:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/B003TMCNI8/
http://www.amazon.com/gp/B005LR3P1I/
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003QX2JMA

> That seems a little pricey, and I don't know if my drinking habits will allow me to stretch a bottle across 6-8 nights.

Scotch is more expensive than bourbon. In my opinion, you won't find much below $50-60 that's well regarded. There are some cheaper options, but you'll run out of them eventually if you want to try something different each time. Additional price increases have started pushing many of the more flavorful malts you'll see recommended on here to $60-$80. That price range will provide you with many options; some of those options are higher proof, so you might be able to drink less or add water to your scotch. The base assumption is that these bottles are all 750 ml.

> So why is it looked down upon?

It's fine, but it's somewhat bland in my opinion. It's the highest volume single malt in the world, so it's mass produced at lowest cost. This is somewhat indicated by its price. To an extent (but not always), you get what you pay for (at this end of the market--not really true at $100+), which is why eventually you'll have to pay more.

> I'm starting to look towards the peaty end of the spectrum. Anything non-respectable there?

By no means are peated scotches the only respectable options. You want a list of non-respectable options? Instead, I would recommend that the Islay single malts are mostly all decent. The least expensive from the distillers are some of the new no-age Bowmores and Laphroaigs, but again you get what you pay for. ~$50 will get you entry-level Laphroaig 10yr and Ardbeg 10yr, which are both very good. Others have recommended a few of the "mystery" single malts or blends, which are a little cheaper but also younger.

All of this is just my opinion. I would also agree with most the other bottle recommendations here, but I chose my favorites to recommend. Ultimately you'll just have to try a few and see where it takes you and come back for more advice if you need it.

I would recommend that you don't necessarily have to rush through many options at once. Instead, focus on your Glenfiddich bottle and getting as much out of it as you can. Get a better glass and keep drinking Glenfiddich over a period of time, because as your palate develops you'll discover new aspects of it. You may have to buy another bottle of it if you're drinking that fast. Then eventually take the plunge and try something else. Rinse, repeat.

I had created a list for friends after we had our first kid:

>Bottles:
Breast Flow was what we started with since it was said to mimic the breast the
best and help avoid nipple confusion.
http://www.amazon.com/The-First-Years-Breastflow-Bottle/dp/B0031PXV7K/ref=sr_1_16?ie=UTF8&s=baby-products&qid=1269959457&sr=8-16



>We also tried Drop-ins to help reduce gas. It works but the problem is if the
baby unlatches then air gets in. So we didn't use it for long. Since it is
disposable you only have to wash the nipple.
http://www.amazon.com/Playtex-Drop-Ins-Original-Free-Nurser/dp/B001F0RAC0/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&s=baby-products&qid=1269959562&sr=1-7



>What we mainly use now are Dr Brown's wide nipple. It seems to work well enough
for preventing too much gas. We feed adn then burb and he's usually ok with gas.

>Also give him gripe water once a day and Mylcon 3-4 times.
http://www.amazon.com/Dr-Browns-Polypropylene-Natural-Bottle/dp/B001LENCUE/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=baby-products&qid=1269959656&sr=1-3




>Bundle-me - for the car seat. This is great for keeping the kid warm and cozy in the car seat during the winter months. It was also handy since the seat was big
for him when he was a newborn and this added some cushion.
http://www.amazon.com/JJ-Cole-Original-Infant-Bundle/dp/B00009VE5O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=baby-products&qid=1269959771&sr=1-1



>Feeding pillow my wife liked the best was Brest friend, it was better than the Boppy since it warped around. My wife was starting to wrist pains from holding the baby up until she started using this.
http://www.amazon.com/My-Brest-Friend-Pillow-Sunburst/dp/B000HZEQSU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=baby-products&qid=1269959826&sr=1-1



>For swaddling we tried Swaddleme but he would fight his way out. Then we found one that you can place the hands in flap that tucks under him and he couldn't fight out of that one. Only trouble was that he would get too hot in it. I don't see it on Amazon though. We picked it up from a birth store in Denville.

>The sleeping sacks he also liked, similar to one below.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002PWMOVE/ref=s9_simh_gw_p75_t4?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=13QY9WR287WSHFWD1C8V&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=470938631&pf_rd_i=507846



>This CD seems to work well for him. It's not magic but if he's tired it helps
him fall asleep faster.
http://www.amazon.com/Stops-Crying-Heartbeat-Lullabies-Vols/dp/B00003TFYP/ref=pd_sim_m_1



>A flask of hot water is good to keep around if you guys are going to bottle feed. Maybe not as big as the one I got but it was more geared to travel, we have a smaller one for home use.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000U8D0H2/ref=oss_product

>This Sony Baby monitor was good since it has voice activated mode. It turns on when it hears crying.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0017T2RYU/ref=oss_product

>the baby clothes that open the front and much easier to put on. greber makes some.
http://www.amazon.com/Gerber-Long-Sleeve-Onesies-Newborn/dp/B002VMLUXG/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&s=baby-products&qid=1270821920&sr=1-9



>Don't buy diaper systems that seal. When you open it later you'll be hit hard.

>Better off letting wet diapers air out and place the other in the garage or outside. We usually place poopy diapers in a diaper bag. It's also handy for disposing them while on travel.
http://www.amazon.com/Sassy-Disposable-Counts-Diaper-Sacks/dp/B0007V644S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=baby-products&qid=1270821626&sr=8-1


Keep in mind this is from 4 years ago.

1. I like video games (RPGs mostly), makeup (like eyeliner and lip stuff!), baking/cooking, photography, the color teal, napping, white/green tea, and sweets! I also love anything Japanese. XD
   
   
2. Wine glasses! Or this amazing eyeliner. Cailyn is my favorite brand for eyeliner now. XD
   
   
3. I would love to win because nothing makes me happier than coming home from a long day and seeing a little present outside my front door. XD
   
   
4. Moon Knight
   
   
5. Yeppers!

Not even a mention of the TeKu? The glass was invented to practically replace the standard pint. I feel this list is good, but could use some help.

About the TeKu:
"Teo Musso is the founder of Baladin Brewery in Italy. He collaborated with Italian sensory analysis expert Kuaska to create the Teku glass (the name Teku is an amalgamation of the names ‘Teo’ and ‘Kuaska’.) Musso’s goal in creating the Teku was to come up with an industry standard glass that could be used for the sensory analysis of all kinds of beer. He was inspired by the ISO glass with is the glass that is used to conduct the sensory evaluation of wine. Musso made a range of prototypes and had Kuaska evaluate them all. The resulting glass is both elegant and functional and is carried in many Italian specialty beer bars and brewpubs."

And about about the IPA glass?
"he Spiegelau IPA glass is designed to showcase varying aromatic profiles for the American 'hop forward' IPA beer, preserve a frothy head and volatiles and maintain a comfortably wide opening for the drinker to "nose" the beer"

TL:DR
The list is nice, but missing the specialty glasses that have been engineered for better beer experiences.

Amazon links for those interested:
TeKu: http://www.amazon.com/TeKu-Worlds-Best-Beer-Glass/dp/B00F3GMWY8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1406561417&sr=8-1&keywords=teku

IPA: http://www.amazon.com/Spiegelau-2-Pack-Classics-Glass-19-Ounce/dp/B00BTPUT3S/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1406561436&sr=8-2&keywords=IPA

My ritual includes the following items which make tea at work for me:

• The electric kettle
  
• The personal tea mug
  
• The meeting tea pot
  
  This is the best $60 I ever spent. These are my favorite teas I can recommend:
  
  
• Ahmad Barooti Assam - for the mornings
  
• Rooibos - A root tea popular in Africa, also called "bush tea" for the afternoons
  
  Boil water, steep and drink! I usually load up on the tea and steep for about 5 minutes because I like my tea strong. The Nissan Thermos is the best insulated mug I've ever owned. It has kept my tea hot for about 4 hours with the lid on. Absolutely amazing.

Fear cuts deeper than swords.

1 something grey

2 something reminiscent of rain Well it's a rainbow necklace and without rain you don't get a rainbow ;)

3 unusual food related item um yeah talk about yummy dreams hehe

4 something for someone else a psy gangnam guy mask for Liz. She swears she's going to marry that man lol

5 a book you should read One of my favorite memoirs of all time by Frank McCourt growing up dirt poor in Ireland. I would like to read a thousand times

6 item less than a dollar an mp3 from the 80s oh yeah!!

7 something about cats, nothing on my list, will edit soon

8 something beautiful but not useful this shirt is lovely but I have no clue where I'd ever wear it.

9 a movie Grease!! Everyone should see it because it's effing amazing!

10 for hurting zombies You could attack them with this amazing pizza cutter that looks like a saw!!

11 profound impact would be this awesome stream mop, cleaning is getting difficult for me sure to health issues and this would make life easier

12 add on item eyebrow shapers

13 most expensive I have no computer at the moment. I use a kindle. I need a computer to keep me business organized amongst other reasons.

14 bigger than a bread box, well a bread box could fit inside this laundry bag

15 This pretty ring is smaller than a golf ball

16 This peppermint oil smells wonderful

17 sfw toy would be this belching hamburger keychain

18 back to school zipper pouch to keep your lunch money in

19 my current obsession is kitchen or cooking gadgets hence this adorable ice cream cone hinged container

20 awe inspiring....umm sock monkey headphones...amiright??


Bonus item made in Oregon hand warmer clay mug

Bonus item

I CAN BE SO USEFUL TODAY!!!

The Libre Tea Mug has the exact same design as the mug you describe, but has glass on the inside, and plastic on the outside. Here's a video. There's a 10 oz version and a 14 oz version, and a 9.5 oz handled version.

However, I bought one of these and decided it's not the best thing in the universe. There were plenty of good things about it, but it had some flaws:

1. It won't keep drinks hot for very long, because plastic & glass apparently don't keep things as warm as stainless steel (not sure if this is totally accurate), but you also have to remove the lid every time you drink, and it's all the way open, as opposed to a sippy lid or other designs that have small holes or whatever, and lots of heat escapes. It also means that you get a face full of steam every time you try to drink.
   
   
2. When brewing black tea, you stick the leaves in between the two top lids (see video) and brew upside down. However, when you turn it upside down, the surface tension of the water actually retains the ENTIRE volume of water that was in the lid. Seriously. I don't know what the deal is. This happens even with zero tea leaves. This means that when you remove the two lids to drink (you need to remove both lids simultaneously if it's black tea, since the leaves are between the two lids), there's still lots of boiling hot water in the lid, and if you tap it, or bump it, or angle it, all that water falls out. You really have to tap the lid to dump this excess water before you drink; if you don't, you run the risk of spilling lots of hot water all over yourself. Someday you'll forget, and probably burn yourself.
   
   Aesthetic problems:
   
   
3. You can hear the plastic creaking against the glass, and it makes it seem cheap. Purely psychological, but it probably could be fixed.
   
   
4. The larger size and the handled mug version have the company's website printed address on the side of the lid. Pretty ugly in my opinion.
   
   
5. The lid has a picture, but it's a physical object (a tiny carving or something) and it actually moves. It's somehow not secured in place, and it moves off center and looks awkward and cheap. Plus, I can see a couple parts of it bent the wrong way.
   
   I can't really recommend it, but if you've used the Activitea and found it usable, you might be happy with the Libre. The design looks pretty much the same from the photos, as far as I can tell. But I have continued searching for the perfect tea mug.
   
   Contenders thus far:
   
   
6. JoeMoXL: Entirely stainless steel, with a removable infuser basket, a push-button seal, 360 degree drinking, sipping that doesn't require removing the entire lid and draining heat away, leak proof, etc etc. Good stuff.
   
   
7. Timolino infuser mug: Theoretically similar to the JoeMoXL, but no push-button seal, and the infuser basket has some plastic. Oh well though. Adds a hidden compartment in the very top lid where you can store sugar. Smaller than most travel mugs (12 oz instead of the usual 16), so I think it's more practical to fill up, drink, then fill again and get a 2nd steeping out of the tea, as opposed to 16 oz over the course of the day and then getting home or whatever and not making use of the leaves until the next day maybe. There's also a carabiner version. Note that Timolino makes 2 tea mugs; this one, plus another that is ONLY good for green tea, with the leaves steeping inside the main chamber, with no removable infuser basket.
   
   I've been shopping around for quite some time. These are the two winners as far as I am concerned, though they skip out on being see-through and hiding the tea in the lid, but I can't see any well-designed options out there with those traits (although this Thermos mug has the infuser in the lid, but I wasn't so excited about it), so I'm giving my seal of approval to these. There are other contenders I think, but these are equal or better compared to anything I can find. I might also just go with a Contigo and brew in a teapot and just deal with the fact that the mug has no internal tea infuser.
   
   OCD FTW!

This is my favorite tea cup. A few years ago, when my Grandmother found out that one of my favorite sounds is the clink of a tea cup against it's saucer, she decided that I would inherit one of her sets when she died. She allowed me to take one, though, so I could still hear my sound whenever I wanted. <3 I don't drink out of it often because it's not as big as I'd like, but I can't wait to have tea parties with the set one day.
I am OBSESSED with getting one of these because I LOVE LOVE loose leaf tea and this makes it so much more convenient and travel-friendly because THERE'S A STRAINER BUILT INTO IT. So cool, omg. Also, the double walled glass will help keep your tea hot or cold (I am a new fan of iced tea, btw) for much longer.
Of all the silly nonsense, this is the stupidest tea party I've ever been to in all my life!
What's your favorite tea, RAOA?

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Episode 1: A Noob Hopes

In a galaxy far, far away

A long time lurker decides to sack up

and provide some horrible reviews

for some good scotch.

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What's being reviewed: Compass Box Peat Monster

In what: Glencairn on steroids. This one actually.Let's forego the rest of the details since you all know it by now.

Pre-drink thoughts: I like Compass Box (tried the Muse at a bar, loved it, bought a bottle 2 weeks later. That's a review for another day). But I'm not sure if I like peat. But the wife does and this is a hobby I'd like to share with her, especially since I plan on spending our money on it - so why not try something she might enjoy as well.

Nose: Smoke. Nasal burn. Light band-aid-y scents.Taste: Faint smoke, kind of like how I would imagine what my shirt would taste like the morning after a bonfire. There's a sweetness to this as well. A hint of something salty I think.

Finish: Might be me, but the finish seems long. It's smokey, It stays with me after the exhale, it lingers...like a memory. (Also that medicinal note is there too)

Rating: * * * *Would I buy again: Yes absolutely

Final Note: This review is being written without notes to reference, as I want to only convey the parts that really stick with me. Plus, I can't discern things like "malty peat", "hammy fruit jam", "wafting fields of baby octopus tentacles", hence the very short descriptors.

================Rating System (stars)

• 1 = nope. never again
  
• 2 = will drink if offered for free
  
• 3 = would not buy a bottle, but would buy at a bar
  
• 4 = must have on hand at home at all times
  
• 5 = cream of my crop. willing to pay premium for a bottle.

This mug is like six dollars and it would be great for my morning coffee.

Love that you're going for training and good luck to you. I hope you get lots of letters and support while you're there.

2.

This For clarification on relation of #2

4. I think it counts :D

5.

7.

8.

9. I'd consider it a tool, buut some may not.

10. This was the best as a kid. Still is xD

12. I game a lot

13. Best i could come up with

14. Some may call it unnatural...

15.

16.

17. Gotta have em all :P

18. Jelly beans! :D

19.
This will clarify #19

20. This most definitely :P

Bonus:

Happy happy cake day! Make it rock.. you only get one a year... :P

By the way, of few of those say they were added August 3rd, but it was honestly at like 2 in the morning before I went to bed, so I thought they were added yesterday.

Ideally you want a tulip-shaped glass when drinking neat, it will give you a better nosing experience by directing/concentrating the fumes. Same reason you use a large bowl-shaped or tulip-shaped glasses for red wine.

That said, I think a glencairn is less than optimal for anything more than a small taste of lower- to moderate-proof whiskey. It has the tapered shape to concentrate the nose, but it's actually a little too concentrated for stuff like barrel proof unless you just really enjoy smelling ethanol fumes.

The biggest issue with the glencairn though, is it's just too small. The nose develops due to air exposure, and the larger the surface area of your whiskey in the glass, the more quickly (and more fully) the nose will develop. When you pour 1.5-2 oz into a glencairn the surface area is actually quite small relative to the volume of liquid.

IMHO you'll get a better nosing experience for high-proof stuff by using a small rocks glass, or some sort of tulip-shaped glass with a larger bowl than a glencairn. My personal favorite is the Taylor'd Milestone.

I bought this: set of six. I kept four and gave two to a good friend.

Alternatively, if you want just the one, this single is a good price.

Finally, this site sells glencairns with various things on the glass, and they do sell (but are currently out of stock) a glencairn with a reddit alien (snoo) logo on it. It's not to my taste but a lot of people like it. They're a bit more expensive, but they are high quality, not some cheap acid etching. And they have fancy gift box type dealies if you want fancy; a standard box of six just looks like this.

For Reidels, I would ask /u/ipixelpixels for a better opinion than mine!

This card game

This shot glass

My hubby and I are so competitive when it come to games. To the point that one of us is always laughing at the others little tantrum. All in good fun of course. And to have a little alcohol in an amazingly awesome shot glass to go with a round of Cards Against Humanity may give me a fighting chance seeing as I can't drink right now it would give me the upper hand :)

Schmad on my add. Thanks for the contest.

Some that I know of:

Number One - Good price, great insulation (Thermos brand), but the basket is pretty tiny

Number Two - I've heard good things in general about Davids Tea's selection, lots of options

Number Three - Heard a lot of praise for these, but not sure if /u/puerh_lover will be getting any more in stock

Number Four - These are also nice pieces, only one here that I have had experience with personally. Basket on this one is on the smaller end to, but its not too tiny

Hope this helps!

Missed your intro yesterday! Welcome to RAoA!

My favorite place is the wooded area with the gentle stream along the area I grew up. It's tranquil and beautiful and always makes me feel nostalgic.

I would love this bpa free water infuser.

Thanks for the contest! <3

Omg I love mugs!!! This one is pretty awesome. XD

Oh bugger!

That one had no reviews, but a similar model is very highly rated. If possible I'd get one from a vendor with a good return policy and check it out. I'm guessing it would be great based on the reviews I read for this one:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000U8D0H2/ref=pd_aw_sbs_1?pi=SY115&simLd=1

Good luck!

ohmygosh so I bought this Thermos when I was writing my masters and it fits a full 12 cup pot of coffee and keeps it piping hot for over 24 hours if full (decreases the more you open it and let air in). It comes with a 5 year guarantee and it's fabulous. My friends call it my "NORAD missile watcher Thermos" because of how giant it is, but it's super easy to carry with the carrying strap :)

The one that I've gone to, twice and a third time next year :), was very much worth it; there were scotches, bourbons, ryes, vodkas, gins, rums, etc everywhere. There was also free apps, loved me the smoked salmon, for days. AND I got to keep the snifter, or Glencairn, that I used throughout the night.

My ticket was $75, for all you can drink, from $1000 bottles, and all you can eat. That really just replaces a couple of weeks worth of going out; it's more than worth it.

Hope yours is similar, both in experience and in price :)

King Kong is the mightiest gorilla, and one time I saw him fight a dinosaur! Since he also won the fight, I'd say that dino disappeared, too. ;)

guerilla gorillas are the best kind. Feel free to surprise me if I win. :)

Someone in my life would love this baby and I would love to share the love with him!

I guess this goes without saying but make sure when you pour it from the bottle you just tip the bottle upside down over the glass and let it drain. Also, I drink left hand milk stout from a Spiegelau https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BTPUT3S/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_nAYtub02QEWZQ Happy drinking!

I too am a scotch drinker. Here are some of my favorite books on the subject:
Guide to Urban Moonshining

How to make whiskey

The Complete guide to single malt scotch

Some of them are about making whiskey but they go into details on the history and background of different whiskeys which i found very interesting. My favorite of the 3 is the urban moonshining one.

I haven't used one before but you could also get him a nice water dropper for whiskey and/or a glencairn glass.

It would cool to get a crazy looking glass, but if you want to appreciate the whiskey like an aficionado, go with a set of Glencairn tulip shaped whiskey glasses, found here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003QX2JMA/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1451185016&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=glencairn+whisky+glass&dpPl=1&dpID=41WvftP2%2BmL&ref=plSrch
They are the perfect shape to capture the aromas of the whiskey, examine the "legs", and allow the whiskey to hit your tongue correctly.

Well I'm a bit late, but HAPPY BELATED CAKEDAY!!!!

I like surprises, but since you asked...Tumbler Infuser!

1. This because F drinking out of a fancy glass. I would be able to walk around in public getting sloshed and no one would be the wiser...Until I fell or flashed my boobs.
   
   
2. Because animals eat this stuff for reals. I think that is how the scarecrow in Wizard of Oz lost his brains. Those evil evil rabbits and birds.
   
   
3. I don't need no stinking "hold all the heat in, til my head feels like a sauna" hat thing. I prefer cute bandanas and these for keeping cooler and my hair out of my nose and eyes. Sexy I know.
   
   
4. Books are paper filled with smart stuff, money is paper filled with power and importance.
   
   
5. I put these on my car to decorate the trunk of my car where indecently trunks could go.
   
   
6. I would use this to perfectly fasten my cape so I it would look awesome and hopefully not catch on anything and potentially kill me.
   
   Thanks so much for all you and your co-magical people are doing. This is awesome.

I have a "Getting Healthy" wishlist!

The personal blender and infuser bottle would probably be the most help for me in the immediate future. :) Great contest!

I agree, a lot of the time I want something heavier in the hand for relaxing with a dram. These are my go to now :

Taylor'd Milestones Reserve Whiskey Glass - Set of 2 10.5 oz Scotch Glasses. Premium Bourbon Rocks Glass Shaped for Improving Tasting and Aroma of Spirits. Crystal Clear Glassware https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01ATV2Q5Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_IzoQBbAYXQ2AB

Hot topic. They have a lot of doctor who based things.

Edit: For example my S/O just got me this for christmas. They have a few different ones as well. They also have Doctor Who Themed Jenga, a card game that comes in a lunch box and a few other things as well like posters. This is what she got me last year if they are a coffee drinker. I also have a really big wall mural/poster thing that is this picture, but I would have to ask my parents where they got it. Thats pretty much all I have. Happy hunting!

I. Love. Mugs.

If you like calligraphy, this mg is cool, as well as this one.
If you're a morning coffee drinker, this mug is cool.
Since you like writing, this is cool, as well as this one.

I know its super late and you have already bought the gift but here is the IPA glass I use and they are amazing. Thought you might want to let him know or find this interesting if you like beer yourself. http://smile.amazon.com/Spiegelau-2-Pack-Classics-Glass-19-Ounce/dp/B00BTPUT3S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1421783540&sr=8-1&keywords=spiegelau+ipa+glas

/u/glanmiregirl because it seems like she is having a sad day, and she deserves to have a happy day, because of all of the things she does to help make RAOA an amazing place to be. I think she needs Googly Eyes because googly eyes = smiles. It's on her Miscellaneous list. She also needs something to put googly eyes on. It's on her Home & Kitchen list.

This is a pretty amazing mug

This is not war...this is pest control!

I really like Dr Whooves :)

Jelly Babies

$7.60 apiece to anyone with Amazon prime...

I keep ordering them for friends, mostly because I want to have one to use when I'm at their houses... but it makes me look nice.

This $5 mini pitcher is also a great addition...

Something cute

Happy Birthday! Hope it is a great one and anustart ;)

1. How the what in where?!?!?!?
   
2. I like corsets.
   
3. MMMMM DELICIOUS and also this Cat butt
   
4. Here is my nsfw wishlist. Use it wisely :-P This is what I want from it though because my boyfriend likes being teased!or possibly [this one] (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00J1YS44K/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=2SPZ2B1833AC4&coliid=IQ1P4I1BA5P7T)
   
5. Happy birthday! This isn't amazon or a present idea, its a gif, and Michael Jackson is kinda NSFW on his own, so I hope this can count!

Most beer people will have plenty of glassware, but DFH/Sierra Nevada IPA glasses are pretty cool and most people I know have really liked using them.

I have a few dram glasses, glencairns, and Canadian whisky glasses (came with the Jack Single Barrel Christmas set last year) that I prefer. Feel sturdy enough to me. I also brought back a Yamazaki rocks glass and a tasting glass from the distillery. I have enough options at reasonable price points for nosing, cocktails, rocks, or neat that I don't feel the need to pay a bundle for these pretty glasses that might break if I look askance at them.

I've seen these Brumate BN8G Nos'R glasses a few times that are pretty (except that they're opaque) and nigh indestructible for $24.95 each on Amazon.

Yeah, those are great for tasting whisk(e)y - this style can also be good and is a bit bigger if one should ever like to make a cocktail or use ice: "Canadian Glencairn". http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005LSA4GQ?pc_redir=1414501324&robot_redir=1

Tasting - as in really thinking about the smells flavors writing down notes - ice will only dull your tongue and not help, and the regular Glencairns might be too small to fit ice cubes. If you ever like to make cocktails (more common with bourbon/rye than scotch for sure) like Manhattans, old Fashioneds, or just have some booze over a few ice cubes, the Canadian may be a bit better and they are still very nice for "tasting" neat. Just my 2 cents - I have both styles and even just bought a "NEAT" glass but haven't tried it yet. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00IK4I9RE/ref=mlt_B005LSA4GQ_B00IK4I9RE

This contest is awesome sauce!!!

• These are great for entertaining!
  
  
• Super cheap!

Does he have nice whisky drinking glasses? A glencairn is a must for any whisky lover, and the canadian glencairn is a very comfortable glass to drink out of.

It's made by taylor'd. Called milestones. Basically a super sized glencairn. Here's a link to Amazon. I like doing the high proof stuff in it. Let's the alcohol fumes out but keeps the rest in.... Kinda

Taylor'd Milestones Reserve Whiskey Glass - Set of 2 10.5 oz Scotch Glasses. Premium Bourbon Rocks Glass Shaped for Improving Tasting and Aroma of Spirits. Crystal Clear Glassware https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01ATV2Q5Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_KkR1CbKG73JTE

Does he eat cake or other sweets with whisky? If not, he may just be confused, and buying a bottle of whisky would be a safer route.

If he doesn't have a set of Glencairn Glasses that might be a nice gift as well.

I got these http://www.amazon.com/Glencairn-Crystal-Whiskey-Tasting-Glass/dp/B005LR3P1I/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1419988901&sr=8-1&keywords=glencairn

but you can get a 6 pack of the same for $37, I would do that if I were to do it again. Or get a couple of the Canadian Glencairins as well to see which you like better.

http://www.amazon.com/Glencairn-Crystal-Canadian-Whisky-Glass/dp/B005LSA4GQ/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1419988901&sr=8-8&keywords=glencairn

I am not a materials scientist :), so I have no idea what grade of silicone it is. Are there any health concerns related to lower grades or is it more of a texture, rigidity, and strength rating?

but yeah, I'd personally suggest going with glass if you want to entertain. Or these might be a good compromise.

Few weeks ago, /u/it-reaches-out made some stickers to recreate our favorite crew's mugs (see here).
She was kind enough to send me a few here in France. I receveid it few days ago and here's the results.

Thanks again /u/it-reaches-out

PS: My girlfriend was really happy with the little extra stickers you joined in the mail :D

Edit: You can find the Mugs on Amazon

Nissan travel mugs are the best. THE BEST. I've used two different ones, and they have both astounded me. My coffee will sit in a cold winter car for 24 hours, and still be warm. Not even close to hot, mind you, but warm to the tongue. It literally defies reason.

GET A NISSAN TRAVEL MUG and never go back.

Edit: Apparently they are owned by Thermos? These are the two I've used...

http://www.amazon.com/Thermos-12-Ounce-Stainless-Steel-Tumbler-Infuser/dp/B00004S1CV/ref=sr_1_6?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1419011141&sr=1-6&keywords=nissan+thermos+stainless+steel

http://www.amazon.com/Thermos-16-Ounce-Stainless-Steel-Backpack-Bottle/dp/B000K604P0/ref=sr_1_2?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1419011141&sr=1-2&keywords=nissan+thermos+stainless+steel

• This one represents me before/after my morning coffee.
  
• Lovely Trekkie mug! :)
  
• For unsuspecting Selachophobes
  
• Continuing the Harry Potter theme
  
  My favorite drink was the rootbeer milkshake from a local restaurant that closed quite a few years ago. :(
  
  I love tea and coffee so tea is always a good idea!

toilet drinks!
because I want to let people know that I conserve water and is very environmentally friendly! :D (okay, maybe not, but why not?)
I'm not very good at pranks. Um. In the fifth grade I told my friend it was my birthday and she believed me. but for real, my family adjusted my clock to the wrong time and I got mad because I thought I would be late to school.

One time I went to school and I was really tired so I just went through the motions. Turns out that I was wearing my underwear on the outside. Just like Captain America. And the funny part is that I didn't notice until my friend starting laughing at me.

That’s awesome. I might even google “gifts for pharmacy school students” there is a huge community of online forums for med school, pharmacy school and nursing school students and applicants. I’m not creative at ALL so I like to steal other people’s good ideas. I got a pill bottle shaped mug, it was great and I still use it years later! Link: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B0085MQPSG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_LSI1Cb65QY35C

[Link to his mug](BigMouth Inc The Prescription Coffee Mug, Ceramic, Funny Gift for the Caffeine Lover https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0085MQPSG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_JOTOBbDZ62P98)

1. mug that changes colors
   
2. my favorite drink is roasted green tea, also known as Hojicha
   
3. "tea is always a good idea" - me everyday
   
4. a tea storage container for the many loose leaf teas i have
   
   ENJOY MORE TEA also check out /r/tea

How does he drink his scotch?

If with ice, go with a rocks glass and throw in a round ice maker.

If he drinks it neat or with a little water, go with the Glencarin glasses everyone is recommending. They are my go to. Another solid choice in this vein would be a copita nosing glass. They're basically a Glencairn on a stick.

Whatever you choose, Amazon or Waterford, a nice touch would be getting the glassware engraved.

Hey. Bulleit is a good sipping bourbon that deserves to be savored. Try a larger glass so that you can get your nose into it. A 'rocks' glass will work, but I like my fancy Glencairn glass for the good stuff.

hey guys..names TJ...i'm a wildland firefighter here in California...one thing that makes me smile is the intro music to the Harry Potter movies...they got me through some really tough times growing up..HARRY POTTER IS LIFE!!!!!! this would me an awesome thing to wake up to

Nice beer glasses.

Thank you and happy holidays to both of you.

Multitools are so useful! This is the mug I got mine locally and paid about $25 for it. They're pretty cool. :)

1. I got this exact tea set from the redditgifts Disney exchange. I've been starting to collect Alice in Wonderland items because my daughter's birthday is the same as Lewis Carroll's and I've always loved Alice. My gifter hit the hammer right on the head.
   
   
   
   
2. This or this would be lovely :)
   
   
   
3. Of all the silly nonsense, this is the stupidest tea party I've ever been to in all my life.
   
   
   

I use glencairn glasses like this: https://www.amazon.com/Glencairn-Crystal-Whiskey-Glass-Set/dp/B00H143UXW


I am thinking maybe that glass is intensifying the smell which normally I enjoy, so maybe I should just drink it out of a rocks glass neat, and won't get the smell as much, does that make sense?

It definitely is the glass to have for a hop head. I have 2 and thankfully none broken yet. Amazon sells is too by the way, cheaper and free shipping with Prime. Bound to have more broken ones to replace lol.

Link

• Game of Thrones T-shirt - I thought it was funny
  
• Got Trivia? T-shirt
  
• Whiskey Glass - I bought my hubby one of these and he loves it
  
• Darth Vader Goblet
  
• Beer Savers

I am in the US, I got a little better deal than what you can get them on amazon right now and it was a local place so no shipping. The one issue is they did come in the commercial box and not in the retail box. I would say this is the best deal right now.

Those are a very good price, and they look pretty good...my only concern is that the base seems both a little lighter and a little narrower than the pricier Glencairns. But they have great reviews, so I'd probably go for it if I needed any!

I also like whisky tots (sometimes called whisky bowl glasses or Canadian whisky glasses), like these, but it's harder to find bargains on these (which is why I didn't even mention them at first): http://www.amazon.com/Glencairn-Crystal-Canadian-Whisky-Glass/dp/B005LSA4GQ

Phone case

Wooden photo cubes (I get them from Photobarn with groupons/coupons)

Personalized water bottle - I have been given this as a gift and I love it

Tiny succulent

Tiny book from Social Print Studio or tiny stickers

Custom decal for car or laptop Nerdy Noodle

Stationery with pens or washi tape

Dictionary Prints CollageOrama

Quotable Magnet (I know there are some at Barnes & Noble)

Hot/cold mug - Disappearing Dino or Constellations - I've found it at Half Price Books Before

Mandala Coloring book with color pencils

Please note I don't work for any of these companies or have personal connections, I've just used them before with good results. I tried to think of things that were under $15

That's what I've been using lately and I love it (these ones).

And to the OP: I recently ordered a bourbon neat at a bar and it ended up being served chilled in a martini glass ಠ_ಠ. Whatever you do, do not do that.

These. You get the best of both worlds of the similar shape of a traditional Glencairn. It's big enough for ice if you desire. It fits 10.5 ounces if you want to really throw down.

well I have never been married...but if I ever do or what not I would probably go for something like This or This

This is funny

Oh how I wish I was a platypus!

https://www.amazon.com/Beer-Soda-Guzzler-Helmet-Drinking/dp/B006CUJXMI

Friend, there are better solutions that dont risk your laptop

This This This This!!!!

Boomerang for THE BEST coffee cup ever!

OP's glasses are not too bad looking for whiskeys tbh. It will work nicely with a really high proof dram. Why not pick up a set of 2 or 4 glencairn's to go with current glass set as a just in case. You can get similar looking glencairns as well but they cost a lot more. OR not worry about it, i like having different glasses in my collection so maybe this person will too.

Fab has it for $7.77:
http://fab.com/product/disappearing-dinosaur-mug-41920

And Amazon has it for $11.50 with free shipping over $25 or with Prime:

http://www.amazon.com/Unemployed-Philosphers-Guild-Mug-Disappering/dp/B001F1XWPI

Fun fact (for those in the US and buying on Amazon at least): while buying 2 puts them at ~$7-8 each[1], the sweet spot is usually in 6 or 12 packs at ~$5 each[2].

[1] https://smile.amazon.com/Glencairn-Crystal-Whiskey-Glass-Set/dp/B00H143UXW/
[2] https://smile.amazon.com/Glencairn-Crystal-Whiskey-Glass-Clear/dp/B003VAWA68/

You didn't say it had to look good, did you?

Good, because this is pretty rad and should solve all your problems. You won't be playing Lift it! with it though, that would kinda look silly.

Every since I discovered stemless wineglasses I've never liked anything else! After a massive house party, I'm missing all but one :( the thing that's got me pumped and happy this week is starting my DREAM JOB on Monday as a vet tech!!! SO STOKED! Grape

Some sort of lantern

This would be a fun prize!

I know this isn't the style you're looking for but I'll mention them anyway: http://amzn.com/B00BTPUT3S

I've got half of dozen of these and love 'em. Nucleated and logo-free.

I use THIS wide mouth thermos to incubate yogurt and it works perfectly. Check out the reviews of it on Amazon, such as

>With the Thermos Nissan container, I did NOT pre-heat the container with boiling water. What I DID do was fill to it the top with microwaved boiling water. I capped it, left it in an 80 degree environment, then waited. After 6 hours, I poured out approximately 16 ounces of hot water. The temperature might have dropped 10 degrees, still leaving the liquid far too hot to consider drinking. Great! After 6 more hours, I poured out another 16 ounces. The water scalded my lip as I tried to sip a few molecules. Hot dog! I have a REAL insulating container here, people! After waiting 6 more hours, I poured out another 16 ounces. The temperature was dropping, but I still had to blow on it before sipping. After 5 more hours, for a total of 23 hours, I poured out the remaining water. The water was now close to my normal drinking temperature, still too hot for most people. Bear in mind that I started out with boiling water, but still...

Its technically a canadian whiskey glass, but its an awesome glass for some high gravity beers and is actually what the Bruery's black tuesday glasses are.

I do about 90% of my online shopping at Amazon. They have a set of 2 of the IPA glasses for $20. They also have a pretty cool Spieglau "Tasting Kit" for $40.

I also love that he appears to be drinking from a prescription bottle coffee mug, which makes him even more geeky and funny.

Fair enough. After a quick look, looks like they have a different style lie https://www.amazon.com/Suns-Tea-Spill-proof-Double-wall-Borrosilicate/dp/B005X1R1FI which may be more to your liking. The top may not last particularly well in the dishwasher, not sure, but the rest of it certainly will.

Bring it in a Stanley Thermos: http://www.amazon.com/Thermos-Stainless-Bottle-Folding-Handle/dp/B000U8D0H2/ref=zg_tr_13880501_1

this is a 61 ounce coffee thermos rated best one on the market, for about $44.00. I have a very, very old one in my truck that continues to travel with me when I'm "visiting" cross country. It keeps coffee hot and keeps a lot of coffee... just be sure you preheat the interior before adding your coffee.

The best solution I think

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006CUJXMI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_Wh29wbBM9DHEG

Dang girl! I think you want this cool game while drinking out oh your cool mug while painting your cool nails!!!

enjoy!

You could also consider getting him some of these for the gift if he doesn't already have any:

http://www.amazon.com/Glencairn-Whisky-Glass-Set-4/dp/B003QX2JMA

http://www.amazon.com/Taylord-Milestones-Glasses-Diamond-Fashioned/dp/B00TFX2QFA/ref=sr_1_5?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1462905289&sr=1-5&keywords=whiskey++glass

Cool! This would be perfect on one of these "bulbs":

• Red
  
  
• Grey

I use this one and completely love it. I've tried others and nothing has worked so well. It has two separate pieces, one infuser and one sipping top, so you just swap them out when your tea is done brewing.

http://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B001F1XWPI/ref=olp_product_details?ie=UTF8&me=&seller=

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Mug-Disappering-Dino/dp/B001F1XWPI/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1347312127&sr=8-1-fkmr0

hope you manage to order it :)

http://www.amazon.com/Fred-Friends-Doomed-Crystal-Shotglass/dp/B005S2KUEQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1373129509&sr=8-1&keywords=skull+shotglass

There you go sir, enjoy your Whiskey in style :)

Doctor Who - Disappearing TARDIS Coffee Mug - Add Hot Liquid and Watch The TARDIS Move From London to the Stars - Comes in a Fun Gift Box - by The Unemployed Philosophers Guild https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ESHMQ8K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_nmeTzbKY1P08K

You most definitely need the toilet mug for $12.48. Its flashy and classy!

Have you checked out this badass crystal skull glass? to tip you over to 101% badassness?

Or perhaps this go for the more traditional fancy with these beautiful glasses?

When you have some time on your hands, perhaps these freezable glasses may suit you! you know, when you are done looking at the 10 Practical Speed Skating Secrets From Julia Roberts

http://www.amazon.com/Glencairn-Whisky-Glass-Set-4/dp/B003QX2JMA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1415115377&sr=8-1&keywords=glencairn

something like that? Thanks!

For $50 to $100 I'd stay away from buying them watches. Watches can be a very particular item for people and you don't want the gift to just sit in a drawer if they don't like the specific model you gave them. How about something unique like this:
Whiskey Stones, Whiskey Glass
& an entry level bottle of Pappy Van Winkle

That is an inexpensive gift that even a connoisseur would appreciate.

I've got a bunch of D-letter items, and I couldn't choose, lol

DaVinci Gourmet Fruit Innovations Syrup, Blackberry Blood Orange

Disney Doc McStuffins Magic Check Up Center

Disappearing Dinosaur Mug

Doublju Womens Plus-Size Long Sleeves Knit Jersey Tunics

Woo, that was hard on mobile lol

When you said tea making facilities I thought you meant something like this. I didn't realize you meant tea cup and saucer + teapot + tea leaves in a tin. I am very impressed.

Did you buy the one off amazon and screenprint the MCRN logo on it?

I've had my eye on it for awhile, and it has decreased in price steadily, but it's still a little rich for my blood.

Edit: Behold, the 30 dollar coffee cup.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY HDATZ! Stay sober, my friend~

Something fun

Here you go

• step one: subscribe to /r/bourbon
  
• Buy a bottle of Buffalo Trace, Elijah Craig 12, Evan Williams Single Barrel, or Four Roses Small Batch
  
• Pour your new purchase into any glass you have, but look into getting a Glencairn
  
• Sit back and enjoy!
  
  

Room temp is good for whiskey. Don't worry about special ice or water. Maybe also have a small bottle of water on hand in case she wants to add a splash.

If you're not sure if she likes ice or not then I'd go with Canadian Glencairn Glasses. They've got the tulip shape which helps enhance the nose but they're wide enough to accommodate ice unlike other tulip-shaped glasses.

Doctor Who Prize pack!

Journal

Sonic Screwdriver

Dalek

TARDIS mug

Not a math answer, but if you're looking to keep your coffee hot longer these glass thermos bottles are very effective

http://www.amazon.com/Suns-Tea-Spill-proof-Double-wall-Borrosilicate/dp/B005X1R1FI/

I always thought this was pretty cool.

For anyone curious about the skull glasses they were using, Amazon Link.

Just bought a couple as xmas gifts, they're pretty slick.

Pretty sure it's this prescription mug. (I have a few myself)

Yep! $13 on amazon: BigMouth Inc The Original Toilet Mug https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002SQG4TU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_NIVYzb33HVBFC

When I am thirsty I love to drink Coca Cola. I will never drink water when I am thirsty. Unless that water has been converted to tea, lemonade, or koolaid!

Whiskey glass so we can be fancy butts.

I even find Glencairns opening is too small. I really love the Canadian Whiskey glasses made by the same company as Glencairns....

Taylor'd Milestones Reserve Whiskey Glass - Set of 2 10.5 oz Scotch Glasses. Premium Bourbon Rocks Glass Shaped for Improving Tasting and Aroma of Spirits. Crystal Clear Glassware https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01ATV2Q5Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_HHEyDb6VMRHYW

Glencairn's free from shows and such. Or amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/Glencairn-Whisky-Glasses--Set-4/dp/B003QX2JMA/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1372478013&sr=8-3&keywords=glencairn
http://www.amazon.com/Stolzle-Glencairn-Whiskey-Glass-Boxed/dp/B003TMCNI8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1372477972&sr=8-1&keywords=glencairn

It's too quiet in here!

And this would make me happy!

Related fact: The term “whisky” is actually derived from the Gaelic words uisage beatha, which in turn came from the Latin Acqua Vitae or “water of life.” It’s thought that the name refers to the fact that whisky was first used by monks for medicinal purposes.

> Badass bikers and coffee-drinking soccer moms

Or anybody who likes badass dinosaurs with their morning coffee.

Nice.

I was considering buying this mug but now I'm not sure about which is better.

This thing is great, I had one in college.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001F1XWPI/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

What I personally do is make a big batch of cold brew tea overnight, and then pour the cold brewed tea into my desired container that morning (I use a french press for cold brewing). You could also grandpa-style your tea in a tumbler for teas with large leaves like oolong. That way, the tea leaves are weighed down.

There are also containers like this, which have a filter at a top and keep the tea leaves suspended in the water. That way when you drink it, you don't have tea leaves in your way.

This is awesome. I have this at work.

On Amazon US. The red ones are sold out, but the silver ones are still in stock. Too small for my taste, but they look nice.

And a proper whiskey glass as well. Looks like a Glencairn, if I'm not mistaken.

Cup: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Emsa-504843-insulated-drinking-translucent/dp/B000ICINFO/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=city+cup+red&qid=1556982361&s=gateway&sr=8-3


Decal: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/The-Expanse-MCRN-GET-2-small-vinyl-dicut-decals-12-colors-FastFREEship-rocinante/142704563567?hash=item2139dad56f:m:mHc7RDDgz46pYwa6zurw-rQ


I asked for a slightly smaller decal then they provide by default, and they were more than willing to oblige! Really great customer service. I'm European by the way, they had no problem shipping here. The size which I asked for and which I used here (which I found to be more consistent with the size shown in the show) is 2 inches x 0.5 inches, which is about half the size of the original decal in the listing.

Here's the mug they are using in the show, but you have to make the logo yourself :)

The US Amazon has them for $6.90 and free shipping if you get $25 of stuff:

http://www.amazon.com/Stolzle-Glencairn-Whiskey-Glass-Boxed/dp/B003TMCNI8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1320177787&sr=8-1

There are also sets of them on there for a bit cheaper.

I like the Canadian whiskey Glencairns too. I use them for bourbon mostly, but they are significantly more stable.

That is an amazing mug.

https://www.amazon.com/Glencairn-Whisky-Glass-Set-4/dp/B003QX2JMA

Better than a tumbler believe me ;)

Slap a city emblem on this and you are good to go!

https://www.amazon.com/Beer-Soda-Guzzler-Helmet-Drinking/dp/B006CUJXMI

[This] (http://www.amazon.com/Big-Mouth-Toys-Toilet-Mug/dp/B002SQG4TU/ref=pd_sim_k_2) made me laugh so hard I also added to my WL :D

This was the funniest thing that I just happen to have on my list...

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0085MQPSG/ref=aw_ls_9_3?colid=31Q3FXCXIR5LJ&coliid=I3ELGT0VEB2PP9


Flintstones.

They spend plenty of budget on the hero props and the crazy CGI SFX, so the other practical props need to be, well, pretty mundane. A lot of props around the stations are definitely common items that you can find around any modern space.

Some really quick research has shown that this is the cup:

https://www.amazon.com/Emsa-504843-City-Cup-200Ml-Red/dp/B000ICINFO?th=1

But no research shows me a brown/copper version. Only red and blue and silver.

There's a potential that they used dye or a color insert behind the clear cup to give it the proper color; that or it's actually red but the show's color grading gave it a darker hue.

I would wager that if it's actually got a squishy outer jacket that it's silicone and probably wouldn't accept whatever decals you put on for very long.

Have fun and be safe!

Do you mean Laphroaig? It's pronounced "lafroyg". You could get him a set of Glencairn whisky snifter glasses, I'll edit back with a link to amazon

Edit: something like this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003TMCNI8/ref=pd_aw_sim_79_2?ie=UTF8&dpID=41YZou-ZgnL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL100_SR100%2C100_&refRID=1GXGFJTZHT53SPC02BG4

I used armour etch to personalize each Glencairn Whisky Glass. I then found a suitable box, cut out some foam, covered it in fabric, and topped it with a vinyl decal. It went over great at our last meeting.

There is the Sun's Tea 18oz Glass Tea Tumbler with Strainer. The strainer is more made for loose tea, but there is also an option to buy a stainer specifically for a tea bag. But this is the simplest, yet most effective one I have used.

1. I know I could just use reparo, but I'd rather my wine glasses not break in the first place. Plus, there's no putting wine back in a broken glass, and we can't have that! If I drop it, I'll just use wingardium leviosa, and the wine will be saved!

2. Whenever I put my dog on the back of my broomstick, he's always trying to chew off the handle. Maybe this item will fool him.

3. I'm not sure I can afford my own, but I have three friends who might let me borrow theirs. I might have to dust them off a bit.

4. This would help me understand the magic of the mind, and the mind magic behind the magic!

5. I have a feeling my school trunk would just be full of dirty clothes.

6. Cape! I'd really like to find a cape like this guy has. Practical AND fashionable. I think he really epitomizes those two qualities.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003QX2JMA/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1493696078&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=glencairn&dpPl=1&dpID=41WvftP2%2BmL&ref=plSrch

4 glasses for $20. That's about $5 per glass.

Can't even buy a bottle of JW Black for that.

$6.65 with free prime shipping

I prefer the beer hat. I don't really know how to describe it, but it looks like this.

Mostly a glencairn, but I'm starting to like the Taylor'D glasses for bourbon. They're basically a wider, shorter glencairn.

Really, on a Monday?

Happy future birthday! Drink responsibly. It's no bueno to me projectile vomiting on a day of happiness.

I found this really awesome skull shot glass.

My girlfriend just bought one of these for my birthday. =)

http://www.amazon.com/Thermos-Nissan-Stainless-Bottle-Folding/dp/B000U8D0H2/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1267552671&sr=8-7

Right here: http://www.dogfish.com/store/glassware/dogfish-ipa-glass.htm

Be forewarned its like $20 shipped and you can get the set of 2 from amazon without the DFH engraving for about the same price

http://www.amazon.com/Spiegelau-2-Pack-Classics-Glass-19-Ounce/dp/B00BTPUT3S/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1382013444&sr=8-2&keywords=spiegelau

http://amzn.com/B005S2KUEQ
Tori's totally tubular. Thanks for doing this contest :-)

Here's the official Riedel Glass.

Glencarins are also popular.

They're glasses specifically designed for IPAs. They were designed by Dogfish Head, and Sierra Nevada and made by Spiegelau. They're real delicate, but I think they work really well.


Here's the Dogfish version


Here's the Sierra Nevada version


Here's a blank version

/u/ThatOneIKnow seems to have found it!
It comes in red and silver too! Just like the ones on the show, also saw some blue ones on Amazon.

:( my favorite mug broke today too!! http://amzn.com/B005BR7JJM- best mug

Amazon - as seen on reddit a few weeks ago :)

Should've told him to put it on the table in front of him and drink it from a straw. :)

Or buy a beer hat

You're welcome. http://www.amazon.com/BigMouth-Inc-Prescription-Coffee-Mug/dp/B0085MQPSG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1452013232&sr=8-1&keywords=coffee+prescription+mug

I don't understand the purpose considering most people who tend to really care about scotch use a Glencairn style glass which would never allow for a giant ice ball. Most scotch drinkers I have met simply add a small drop of water to open up their scotch or drink it straight. If you're buying expensive scotch, the likelihood of adding water or ice at all becomes increasingly unlikely.

It might take some adjustment, but I found a solution for you: https://www.amazon.com/Beer-Soda-Guzzler-Helmet-Drinking/dp/B006CUJXMI

The Spiegelau IPA Glass is nice but it's easy to break. Really any 19-20 oz glass will hold a pint plus foam. Holds 16 oz plus foam no promlem. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BTPUT3S/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_SqJmxbQ063BRP

Random thing on my list. I need it to look "cool" and it would be a funny prop.

to infinity and beyond