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Libbey Embassy Brandy Snifter Glasses 270ml (Pack of 12)
£38.23(£45.88 inc VAT)
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The Libbey Embassy brandy snifter is a commercial-grade balloon glass designed for serving brandy, cognac, and aged spirits in bars, restaurants, and hotel dining rooms. Each glass holds 270ml and is produced from soda lime glass using a one-piece construction — meaning there is no separate stem, foot, or bowl junction to act as a stress point under repeated handling and washing.
In a busy bar environment, glassware takes a significant amount of punishment. The Embassy range addresses this through Libbey's Safedge rim and foot guarantee, which reinforces the two areas most prone to chipping during service and stacking. The result is a glass that holds up well through high-turnover service periods and regular dishwasher cycles without the rapid attrition rate that affects lower-grade stemware.
For operators, the practical advantages are straightforward:
- One-piece construction eliminates the most common breakage point on traditional stemware
- Safedge rim and foot reinforcement reduces chipping during busy service
- Dishwasher safe, supporting fast turnaround between covers
- Consistent bowl shape presents spirits correctly and supports nosing
- Supplied in packs of 12, suited to bar stock management
No special storage or handling infrastructure is required. These glasses are compatible with standard commercial glasswashers and glass racks. At 200g per glass, they have a solid feel without being heavy in the hand.
The Embassy snifter suits licensed restaurants, hotel bars, cocktail bars, and any venue serving brandy or cognac as part of a considered drinks offering. For venues with very high covers or a spirits-led menu where glass attrition is a regular concern, it is worth discussing volume requirements and pack quantities with us before ordering.
If you have questions about glass selection for your bar programme, we are happy to help you work through the options.
Frequently asked questions
Are these glasses suitable for a commercial glasswasher?
Yes, the Embassy snifters are fully dishwasher safe and designed with the demands of commercial bar washing in mind. The one-piece construction and Safedge reinforcement make them more resilient through repeated wash cycles than traditional multi-part stemware.
How many packs would a busy bar typically need to hold in stock?
That depends on your covers, turn rate, and how many tables are served simultaneously, but most licensed restaurants and bar operations would hold at least two to three packs as working stock to account for breakages and staggered washing. If you are unsure what quantity suits your operation, we are happy to talk it through.
Is this glass appropriate for cocktails as well as neat spirits?
The Embassy snifter is primarily designed for serving brandy, cognac, and aged spirits neat or with ice. The bowl shape can accommodate spirit-based short cocktails, though if your menu leans heavily towards a specific style of serve, it is worth considering whether a more versatile glass might better suit your full drinks range.
Size and weight
- Weight
- 200g
- Dimensions
- 115(H) x 86(Ø)mm
Capacity and performance
- Box quantity
- 12
- Diameter
- 86
- Material
- Soda Lime
- Material group
- Glass
£38.23(£45.88 inc VAT)
£38.23(£45.88 inc VAT)
The Libbey Embassy brandy snifter is a commercial-grade balloon glass designed for serving brandy, cognac, and aged spirits in bars, restaurants, and hotel dining rooms. Each glass holds 270ml and is produced from soda lime glass using a one-piece construction — meaning there is no separate stem, foot, or bowl junction to act as a stress point under repeated handling and washing.
In a busy bar environment, glassware takes a significant amount of punishment. The Embassy range addresses this through Libbey's Safedge rim and foot guarantee, which reinforces the two areas most prone to chipping during service and stacking. The result is a glass that holds up well through high-turnover service periods and regular dishwasher cycles without the rapid attrition rate that affects lower-grade stemware.
For operators, the practical advantages are straightforward:
- One-piece construction eliminates the most common breakage point on traditional stemware
- Safedge rim and foot reinforcement reduces chipping during busy service
- Dishwasher safe, supporting fast turnaround between covers
- Consistent bowl shape presents spirits correctly and supports nosing
- Supplied in packs of 12, suited to bar stock management
No special storage or handling infrastructure is required. These glasses are compatible with standard commercial glasswashers and glass racks. At 200g per glass, they have a solid feel without being heavy in the hand.
The Embassy snifter suits licensed restaurants, hotel bars, cocktail bars, and any venue serving brandy or cognac as part of a considered drinks offering. For venues with very high covers or a spirits-led menu where glass attrition is a regular concern, it is worth discussing volume requirements and pack quantities with us before ordering.
If you have questions about glass selection for your bar programme, we are happy to help you work through the options.
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