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These glasses, though nothing fancy, have a classic feel to them. They are a great weight, though the rims up top feel slightly thin. Despite this I feel certain that these glasses will last many years to come, as long as I don't drop them. The bottom of the glass is weighted, and the bottom is not flat, so it is easier to stir things into drinks and make sure all the sediment is taken care of, but at the same time, there seems to be enough space to muddle a mojito inside these glasses, since to me mojito glasses are simply these glasses anyways. These glasses are perfect to serve up any member of the Collins family, or serve many other cocktails into these glasses that don't call for cocktail glasses (martinis, e.g.) or margarita glasses. I would recommend these glasses for non-cocktail use as well.
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the rim of the glass is super thin (a little less than 1/16" thick) which i like very much... makes the glass feel very delicate... it's also nice and tall and fills a good amount of water... it is beautifully made and has a tiny 1/8" tall frosted "spiegelau" name branded upside down at the bottom of the glass which you can see right side up when looking down through the top of the glass...Best Deals for Spiegelau Classic Bar Longdrink Glass, Set of 2
This is a very nice glass for water, cocktails, juice, etc. It is not so ideal for 12 ounces of beer because it has no capacity for foam. The Amazon site lists the capacity as 13 ounces, however the product's box states 12.3 ounce. The 12.3 ounce statement from the manufacturer appears to be correct.Not much room for foam, even a 12 oz. soda pop is on the verge of overflow. It takes very careful pouring and waiting for the head to subside to get the entire contents of a beer (or pop) into the glass.
The overall quality of the glass is excellent, and it a pleasure to drink out of this glass, the thinner edge adds to the effect. The bottom is extra thick, and holds a lot of coolness in the drink, so I usually have two of these glasses in the fridge, The beverage stays colds longer that way.
The glass appears to be durable. We do not use the dishwasher for these normally, but they have survived at least 2 inadvertent full cycles. Usually a drop of liquid dish detergent and hot water gets them sparkling clean. The package mentions a new, more durable design; I have accidentally banged these around more than a couple of times, they took a licking and I kept on sipping.
4.5 stars for quality, 3.5 stars for cost ($9 per glass)
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The glasses look nice and were purchased at a good price. No true complaints so far, just nitpicky observations. The glasses are not very heavy and definitely don't have the thickness and presence of some of my other barware. Weight is a preference, so this may be a pro if you want a lighter glass. I'm not impressed with the hand feel, and the rims are thin and don't instill confidence, either. Manufacturer claims the "platinum finishing process" makes the glass harder, so I don't know if this is advertising fluff or a legitimate assertion only time will tell. I may or may not run them through the dishwasher. As mentioned prior, I have my reservations due to the perceived fragility of the glasses, but I may be willing to take one for the team to test their resilience. My honest opinion spend a little more for something more substantial, or spend less and buy the same design from a different manufacturer. At least I can tell my girlfriend the glasses were Made in Germany, for what it's worth (more advertising fluff?).**Update 2/28/13 I've run these glasses through the dishwasher multiple times, with no issues. They've held up for the almost 3 months we've owned them. The physical glass is still crystal clear, with no annoying soap scum issues or wear-and-tear imperfections. Upgraded to 4-stars based on this. I'll update again, maybe after a year of ownership.**
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I bought eight of these, and in the first six weeks I owned them they ALL broke in the dishwasher. Every single one. They're very good-looking, and I've had good luck with other Spiegelau glasses, but these were the worst. Ended up getting a refund, which was nice, but would recommend other glasses instead.
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