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Email: info@savuglass.com.au
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Frequently asked questions
Why are SAVU Glasses so expensive compared to other glasses?
SAVU Glass is the only truly functional glassware in the world and removes nose numbing volatile vapours to unlock the essence of the Distiller’s craft. Each glass is handmade in a Finland by a Master Glass Maker with some 10 processes involved in making each glass. So, each glass is slightly unique.
Our glass design is patented and developed after many years of experimentation and many (many) prototypes to come up with the SAVU glass – the only glass where Form meets Function providing a truly functional whisky glass that removes the ethanol and unlocks the essence of the Distiller’s craft.
Are SAVU Glasses really handmade?
Yes- see above.
They seem fragile. How do they compare with a traditional tasting glass in terms of durability?
While they seem light and fragile, they are made from Borosilicate material which is the preferred material that allows our Master Glass Makers to add the innovative ledges which are the SAVU difference.
Can SAVU Glasses go through the Dishwasher?
Yes – we wash ours after tastings on the top shelf of the dishwasher.
What if I break a SAVU Glass?
Being a glass product, breakages do happen. Contact us and we will assist with a discount on a replacement.
Does the SAVU Glass attenuate or reduce the nose of the whisky as well as removing the ethanol?
The glass certainly eliminates the ethanol burn but does not reduce the nose of the whisky. We do receive this comment from time to time, but independent laboratory research has found this is generally a case of the nose being “numbed” by the strong anaesthetic “fumes” when using a traditional tasting glass first. It takes around 2 minutes for the nose to “reset” after nosing with other than a SAVU Glass. Coffee beans can also assist in “resetting” the nose.
The ability for Whisky drinkers to detect and enjoy whisky aromas is significantly reduced by these anaesthetic vapours, and is well document by science including in: Wang and Cadwallader, Beverages 2024, 10, 116.
Do different people get different benefits from the SAVU Glass?
Yes – independent research shows as many as 85% of men and 97% of women don’t like the ethanol burn encountered in all glasses other than SAVU Glass. Women also have a finer sense of smell, and we have found they love our glass, both for the ethanol reduction/elimination and the elegance/design of the glass
Who is purchasing SAVU Glass?
Several distilleries and many whisky professionals use SAVU is whisky production and putting together tasting notes. Beginners and experienced aficionados report a more pleasant nosing/tasting experience and an overall deeper and more nuanced enjoyment of their drams. SAVU Glass is a perfect gift for experienced and entry level drinkers alike.
Does SAVU Glass work with all Whiskies including Peated styles?
Yes. While the glass eliminates the adverse effects of the ethanol sharpness and nasal burn, it in no way diminishes the access to the sweet malt oil notes and the all-important florals and complex sweet and savoury cask character. In fact, the absence of the harsh elements makes the nosing even more pleasant and informative.
With peated whisky, the peat phenols are carried by the malt oil, so the SAVU glass is an excellent aid to better evaluation and identification of the complex peat phenolic elements.
What if I don’t like my SAVU Glass after purchasing from you?
- Since March 2025, SAVU Glass Australia (and New Zealand) has offered a Satisfaction Guarantee. Check our website www.savuglass.com.au for details and T&Cs.
Can you print a logo on a SAVU Glass?
Absolutely – we use a company that can “Pad Print” up to 4 colours on the side and/or the base of the glass. We also work with customers on having a branded “wrap” on the Solo (single glass) tube. Please contact us at info@savuglass.com.au for more information and indicative pricing.