Why NEAT is the World’s Best Spirits Tasting Glass
Our research to discover the best spirits glass began in 2002. We’ve been producing NEAT since 2011. That’s when we first introduced it to the public after a decade of development and engineering. NEAT stands for Naturally Engineered Aroma Technology. In short, this acronym says it all. It’s the world’s best spirits tasting glass. Why and how it works follows.
In fact, our spirits tasting glass looks different, even unique. Importantly, it is the first, and, to date, the only spirits tasting glass ever designed through applied science. By applied science we mean chemistry, physics, ergonomics and sensory science, each of which supports the ideal of a perfect glass for evaluation and spirits enjoyment. As a result, we claim NEAT as the world’s best.
There are many spirits glasses out there, but they are generally favored for their tradition. Some cling to tradition regardless of the sensory delivery. Sadly, tulip styles are completely dysfunctional for tasting and evaluating high-ABV spirits. They were designed for 22% ABV ports and sherries. Adding a 40% + spirit to a wine glass creates a nose-cannon of anesthetic, pungent ethanol. Not a favorite characteristic of the true spirits lover. NEAT works well for all straight, neat spirits.
Why it Works and How to Enjoy Your Favorite Spirits
Studying human olfactory physiology and applying physics and chemistry sciences, we unlocked a hidden dimension of distilled spirits. In fact, a spirits glass should enhance drinking pleasure, enjoyment, and diagnostics. Flavor is 90% aroma. Accordingly, every glass should display all aromas and enhance flavors. For this reason, NEAT was tested against tulips and snifters under controlled, uniform conditions by University of Nevada at Las Vegas (UNLV) Chemistry Department in order to verify results.
Additionally, independent sensory studies verified our years of research. As a result, they found that others can’t compare in delivering aromas. Unequivocally, science built the better glass, actually the best to date. World’s best.
A Video Explains NEAT Science and why it’s the World’s Best Tasting Glass
World’s Best Spirits Glass Ever
Hi, I’m George Manska, co-inventor of the NEAT glass. Watch this short video to see what NEAT is about, as I explain how it works and why it’s the world’s best for evaluating spirits.
You will also discover how other common glasses affect your smell-ability and how they hurt your chances of picking up the full flavors of any spirit. Learn more.
Where does the Ethanol Go?
Watch the quick animated video to get a better visual understanding of what actually happens to the ethanol when you drink your spirits from the NEAT glass.
Ergonomics of NEAT
The first thing everyone notices about NEAT is the flared rim. Some say it is difficult to drink from, but we think they have never tried a martini or cocktail glass. You don’t bump your nose on the rim (like a tulip). The flare diffuses ethanol so you can smell the good stuff.
The world’s best spirits tasting glass lets your nose get to the aromas, not stuck in a cloud of anesthetic ethanol like the common nose-cannon tulip. Some say it’s ugly. We say “It serves a higher purpose. NEAT delivers flavor.”
In addition, the NEAT Elite’s solid base is a heat sink, keeping your hand from over-warming the spirit.
Summary
You will never know unless you give it a try, side-by-side with your current favorite, same spirit in both. Were you interested in glass style or discovering the spirit in it? Glasses are cheap, good spirits are not. The world’s best spirits tasting glass is a diagnostic and evaluation tool created to expose all flavors and qualities of every spirit, good or bad. Finally, it’s your best friend when you are purchasing spirits.
