Berserkers! It’s a real joy to share Bennuaine titanium crystal with you. I’ve learned a lot about wine since I first joined here, spent quite a bit on previous Berserker Days, and am really excited to be on the business side for the first time. Also, want to give a shoutout to @CFu for his enthusiasm and support over the last several months.
The very quick background… Hey, I’m Bryan! I have been a whisk(e)y/sherry/sauternes lover for over a decade and, like many of you, also have a deep love (obsession?) for the highest quality European wine stemware like Sophienwald, Zalto, Grassl, and Gabriel Glas. In my opinion, whisky, like wine, deserves a beautiful glass befitting its strength and complexity.
You probably don’t pour that treasured Chambertin into a water glass, right? Likewise, Glencairns and tumblers don’t do great spirits justice in either form or function. When COVID happened, I had a lot of time to kill at home, so I calipered every glass I could get my hands on, learned how to 3D print prototypes, and talked to international government agencies. The end result is a stunning glass that I believe will really change and elevate your drinking experience.
PS: Click here if you want the nerdy detailed story behind the design and development.
PPS: Read my reply to @ToddFrench comparing Bennuaine to Glencairn in Comment #16 for the juicy details about the glass and why stemware for whisky is actually really awesome.
Distillery & Restaurant Feedback
Restaurants and bars, many of them Michelin starred and Wine Spectator ranked, from all over the United States and recently the UK use them for a wide variety of pours. Some recognizable names are Providence and Manzke in Los Angeles, Saison in San Francisco, Canlis in Seattle, all the way to Cote in New York, and Timberyard in Edinburgh.
Distillery partners… ranging from USA distilleries like Willett to Scottish distilleries like Macallan and The Cairn have joined the family. Marc Watson, Whisky Magazine’s Icons of Whisky winner for “Distillery Manager of 2022”, uses Bennuaine as his primary nosing and tasting glass. There are others I’m working on some special projects with too, but I can’t disclose yet.
I’m beyond proud and thankful that professionals of this caliber have so quickly adopted my glass.
The Stemware Specifications:
- Hand-blown in Central Europe. My glassblower has been operating since the late 1700’s and produces crystal for globally known ultra-luxury brands.
- Phenomenally light. Around 65 grams. That’s the titanium, expert craftsmanship, and obsessive quality control in play.
- Tough. Commercial dishwasher safe. They’re used in high-volume restaurants and bars with very little breakage. The shorter stem really helps here.
- Ideal for 1 to 2oz pours. That said, restaurant partners use them for 3oz sake flights, others for 4oz beer tasters, for example. Full volume is 6oz.
- Designed to introduce plenty of aeration to reduce harsher ethanol vapors while still providing a lot of focus and detail for pleasant and complex aromas.
The Glass - As described above. The finest titanium crystal Europe has to offer.
Travel Case - This is a new product that I’m really excited about. A protective hardshell case with a form fitting interior that serves double duty! Thoroughly drop tested. The case comes in a single or double glass size. The two glass case is pretty compact as well, only 7 x 7 x 3.5 inches, so you can easily throw it in a backpack or carry-on. Chances are you’ll use this a lot more than you think.
The large case is designed to hold either…
- Two glasses
- One glass along with 2 two-ounce Boston Rounds (The bottles are included in each case!)
Polishing Cloth - Your traditional but extra large 20x24inch microfiber cloth with thick stitching. Machine washable. Very subtly debossed with our logo. Great for cleaning if you don’t have a dishwasher, are traveling, or just want that extra sparkle after a machine rinse.
The Berserker Day Specials!
Ok, let’s get to the good stuff. Comparative European wine stems sell for $65+. My standard pricing is sub-$50. For the Berserkers, I’m making it even more enticing…
The Website: WWW.BENNUAINE.COM
- Offer 1: 15% off everything! Easy! Go nuts!
Use the code at checkout: BD14
- Offer 2: 20% off the Berserker Bundle! Includes 4 Glasses + Travel Case for 2 Glasses + XL Cleaning Cloth
No code needed! Discount for the bundle is automatically applied.
- The code can be used unlimited times.
- You can also combine deals (ie: Get the bundle at 20% off plus a second travel case at 15% off)
Berserker Exclusive Replacement Program: Bennuaine stemware is a lot tougher than you’d expect, but accidents happen. Obviously we’ll replace any shipping damage for free, but if any break for any reason, I’ll offer a 1:1 replacement at wholesale cost.
Delivery Dates: The holiday season hit inventory way harder than expected, so the majority of orders will ship mid-to-late February. Shortly after you order, you might get an email saying your order is “on the way”, but please note that due to the crazy order volume of BD, this is actually just us prepping our labels and boxes so we can fulfill orders as soon as inventory shows up. Production will be finished within the next 1-2 weeks and will be air-freighted over.
A fun little bonus
Last but not least… Thank you!! You’re going to love the stemware and I cannot wait for you to pour your favorite spirits/wines/sake/beer/drinking vinegar/juice/chocolate milk/cocktails/kimchi liquid/etc,etc,etc in the Bennuaine Glass. If you have any questions, please let me know. Cheers!
And let me know in the comments what you think your first pour will be!
