NORLAN Rauk Heavy Crystal Tumbler Clear / 250 ML

The Rauk Heavy Tumbler is the result of the convergence of advanced digital design, innovative production techniques, and the intimate ritual of whisky enjoyment. Crafted for whisky drinkers who prefer their spirit chilled, whether with an ice sphere or simply on the rocks, this glass also features a core innovation for those who revel in the art of cocktail making.

Circumventing the ornamentation of traditional cut crystal, the entire surface of the tumbler, both inside and out, is born in a single moment of machine-pressing molten crystal into a complex five-part mold. The result is a pure expression of material and form that somehow feels timeless, with geometric facets and edges blending organically into curved surfaces that fascinate the eyes and captivate the sense of touch.

The base of this glass is one of the most unique you're likely to find, and not surprisingly, difficult to mass-produce. Precision-modeled, it touches down on four crystal points, making surface contact while giving the appearance of hovering – a satellite in spirit. Naturally, the goal was to create the heaviest glass you own, yet have it appear to float.

Achieving this delicate balance was a true challenge, as glass cools at different rates depending on its thickness. With a dramatic difference between the thickness of the walls and the base of the tumbler, a precisely timed technique of cooling and turning had to be choreographed before fire polishing the mold seams. If the glass cools too quickly, the difference in thickness between the walls and base results in cracking; cool it too slowly, and the glass sinks on its feet. This process is a delicate balancing act, testing the limits of production feasibility and the benevolence of the machine-press technicians – a true glass ballet, a pop and lock of timing and intuition.

Moving upward from the base, the triangular facets evolve from the more organic, three-dimensional form that serves to elevate the glass, to the triangular surfaces and creases that make up the main outer surface – the part you want to touch with your hands. These iconic forms then transition into the gently curving perimeter of the glass, finishing at the finely edged rim – the part you want to touch with your mouth.

But the Rauk Heavy Tumbler is more than just a striking rocks glass. The inner base hosts a specially developed multi-chevron cross-shaped extrusion, engineered to grip ingredients during the muddling process. This feature evolved through dozens of design iterations, in search of an elegant and ideal form to aid in the art of cocktail making, with the goal of grabbing hold of the waxy and slippery peels and arresting their movement while you, the cocktail maker, muddle them back to life.

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