The glass your brandy deserves.
A fine cognac is built slowly, over years in oak. It is wasted on the wrong glass. The Wicklow snifter is shaped to make the most of it. Each one is hand cut from lead-free European crystal, with a rounded bowl that narrows towards the rim so the aroma gathers where you want it. Cup it in your palm and the warmth of your hand lifts the spirit. Cut, not moulded. No mould lines, no shortcuts.
Every facet of the Wicklow cut is shaped and polished into the crystal by hand. No mould lines, no pressed shortcuts. It is the kind of detail a serious drinker spots straight away.
You get the clarity, the weight and the ring of traditional crystal, but without the lead. It is stronger too, and perfectly safe to use every day.
The rounded bowl narrows towards the rim, so the spirit opens up and the nose gathers. You taste more of what the distiller intended.
Balanced to sit in the palm, where the warmth of your hand gently coaxes the aroma from a brandy or a cognac. Easy to hold, easy to swirl.
A bowl of around 250ml. Room enough to swirl a measure and let it breathe, without losing the spirit in too much glass.
The pair arrives in our emerald box, satin lined and stamped in gold foil, cut to hold both glasses. The box is the gift, so there is no wrapping to do.
“Perfect glasses for a brandy or cognac. They are beautiful to look at, great quality and easy to hold. The size fits nicely in my hand. Very happy with them.”
azmystic ★★★★★ Verified Purchase
Made for spirits
The bowl is built to aerate and concentrate, so brandy and cognac show their best. It suits an Armagnac, a sipping rum, or a peated whisky you want to nose. Warm it in the hand, give it a slow swirl, and take your time. This is a glass for the quiet drink at the end of the day.
Specifications
| Set contents | 2 crystal brandy snifters (Wicklow design) |
| Capacity | 250ml / 8.5oz |
| Shape | Balloon snifter, narrowing to the rim |
| Material | Lead-free European crystal (crystalline) |
| Cut | Cut and polished by hand (Wicklow pattern) |
| Care | Dishwasher safe |
| Gift box | Emerald presentation box, satin lined, stamped in gold foil |
| Provenance | Designed in England, crafted in Europe |
| Guarantee | 12 month guarantee |
What our customers say
“Very elegant in looks and feel. Makes my brandy taste that much better. Works well for anything you want to taste a little finer than it might be.”
Roger ★★★★★ Verified Purchase
“This is, in fact, what it says it is. Other glasses claim to be cut crystal, but look closely and the pattern is from a mould. This one is actually cut and polished.”
antattack ★★★★★ Verified Purchase
“Simple, elegant European crystal. Well balanced, perfect size, with a nice heft to it. I recommend it.”
Bill Emerson ★★★★★ Verified Purchase
Care and keeping
◆ Dishwasher safe
◆ Dry with a soft, lint free cloth to keep the cut sparkling
◆ Avoid sudden changes in temperature. No boiling water, no freezer
◆ Store with a little space around each glass to protect the rims
◆ Covered by our 12 month guarantee
Why Hemswell Crystal
Hemswell Crystal started with a simple belief. A fine spirit deserves a fine glass to drink it from. We design in England, in the quiet of the Lincolnshire countryside, and we work with the glass masters of the Bohemian borderlands, where the craft goes back more than 130 years. That partnership brings together British restraint and European skill. The crystal is lead-free, so it keeps its brilliance and its ring. The rim is drawn thin where it counts. And the whole glass is made to be used, not shut away in a cabinet. No shortcuts, no compromises. Just the glass your drink deserves.
The gift that needs no wrapping. Every set arrives in our emerald box, stamped in gold foil, with a satin lining cut to hold each glass. Lift the lid and it is ready to give.
Frequently asked questions
Are these glasses lead-free?
Yes. It is made from lead-free European crystal. You get the clarity, weight and ring people associate with traditional crystal, but without the lead, and with a little more strength for everyday use.
How big is it, and how much should I pour?
Each glass holds 8.5oz, around 250ml. The bowl is compact and sits comfortably in the hand, narrowing to the rim to gather the aroma. A 2 to 3oz pour has plenty of room to breathe.
Can it go in the dishwasher?
Yes, absolutely
Is it fragile, and how is it protected in transit?
The crystal has a reassuring heft for a snifter. Each set travels in our rigid emerald box, with a satin lining that holds both glasses in place, and every order is covered by our 12 month guarantee. If anything arrives less than perfect, we will put it right.
Everyday glass, or just for special occasions?
Both. It is tough enough for the everyday pour and smart enough for a celebration. This is a glass you will actually reach for, not one that stays behind cabinet glass.
What else can I drink from it?
Brandy and cognac are the natural fit. The bowl also suits an Armagnac, a sipping rum, or a peated whisky you want to nose. It is made for spirits you take slowly.
Does it come in a gift box?
Yes. Every set arrives in our emerald presentation box, satin lined and stamped in gold foil. There is no need to wrap it. The box is the gift.
