Riedel Restaurant Bar Ouverture Whisky Glasses (12 Pack)
Riedel Restaurant Bar Ouverture Whisky Glasses (12 Pack)
Trade Customers Only
This product is available exclusively to approved Trade customers.
Bar Ouverture Whisky Glasses
The Riedel Restaurant Ouverture Whisky Glass (0480/02) is the bar-format whisky tumbler from the Ouverture Restaurant range, designed for the same high-volume practical service conditions as the Ouverture Water Glass. At 430ml with a 100mm height and 80mm diameter, it is proportioned for a whisky serve over ice, a Scotch and water, or any spirit-and-mixer build where a sturdy, compact tumbler is the correct service format.
At 100mm tall with an 80mm diameter, the Ouverture Whisky is more compact than a standard rocks glass, which makes it efficient to store, rack in the dishwasher, and carry in service. The slightly larger capacity than the Water Glass (430ml vs 330ml) accommodates a double spirit serve with a single ice cube and a small quantity of water or mixer. Machine-made in lead-free crystal, certified for 1,500 commercial dishwasher cycles, sold in sets of 12.
Key features:
- 430ml whisky tumbler capacity: Correctly sized for a double spirit serve (50ml) over one or two ice cubes with room for a splash of water or mixer
- Compact 100mm height, 80mm diameter: Space-efficient proportions for high-density storage and racking; the slightly cropped profile makes it easier to handle in quantity
- Sturdy, durable construction: Built for the handling demands of high-volume bar service
- From the Ouverture Restaurant utilitarian range: Practical, durable, efficiently proportioned for professional service
- Versatile for whisky, brandy, other spirits and mixers
- 1,500-cycle dishwasher certification: EN 12875-1/2 certified
- Set of 12, trade-only: Restaurant-format case quantity
What Restaurant Professionals Ask About This Product
How does the Ouverture Whisky compare to the Manhattan Double Old Fashioned?
The Manhattan Double Old Fashioned (0419/02) is 370ml at 97mm tall and 86mm diameter, designed for cocktail and spirit service in a classic rocks format. The Ouverture Whisky (0480/02) is 430ml at 100mm tall and 80mm diameter, designed for straightforward whisky and spirit service. The Ouverture format is narrower in diameter making it more efficient to store; the Manhattan format is more explicitly bar-oriented and versatile for cocktail use.
Is the Ouverture Whisky suitable for Old Fashioned cocktails?
It can be used for an Old Fashioned, but the Ouverture range is designed for practical high-volume service rather than cocktail-specific presentation. For operations where the Old Fashioned is a signature serve and the glass is part of the cocktail's presentation, the Drink Specific Rocks (0417/02) or Manhattan Double Old Fashioned (0419/02) are more appropriate choices.
What is the correct serve in the Ouverture Whisky?
A double spirit measure (50ml) with one or two ice cubes and a splash of water or mixer fills the glass to approximately one-third capacity, leaving adequate headspace. The 430ml capacity means the glass is never over-filled in any standard spirit serve format.
How many dishwasher cycles will this glass survive?
EN 12875-1/2 certified for 1,500 commercial dishwasher cycles, corresponding to 10+ years of normal restaurant service life.
The Professional Whisky Tumbler: Practicality Without Compromise
The whisky tumbler is the most straightforward brief in bar glassware: a vessel that holds a spirit serve over ice without spilling it, looks appropriate for the drink, and survives the conditions of active bar service with minimum fuss. The Ouverture Whisky delivers all three without asking for more attention than the job requires.
The practical dimensions, compact in diameter and slightly cropped in height, make the Ouverture Whisky efficient to rack in the dishwasher, easy to store in quantity, and comfortable to carry several at a time in service. For hotel minibars and room service where the whisky tumbler needs to be in every room and through the dishwasher every day, the compact format is a meaningful operational advantage.
For bars with a more considered whisky programme where the glass is part of the presentation, the Bar range and Drink Specific formats provide more specialist options. The Ouverture Whisky is the dependable professional baseline.
Specifications
Care & Use Instructions
Dishwasher Use: EN 12875-1/2 certified for 1,500 cycles. The 80mm diameter allows efficient racking alongside the Ouverture Water Glass in the same rack format. Remove promptly and allow to air dry.
Storage: The compact 100x80mm profile is highly space-efficient. Annual breakage rates for compact tumblers of this profile typically run 8-12% in active bar service.
Breakage Planning: 8-12% annually in active bar service.
Why Buy From The Riedel Shop?
As specialist Riedel retailers, we stock the full Riedel Restaurant programme and can advise on building a complete glassware solution for your operation. The Restaurant Bar / Ouverture range is designed for professional restaurant and bar use; we can help you identify the right products for your specific service context. Available exclusively to trade customers.
Our Guarantees to You
- ✓ No Quibble Returns
- ✓ Half-Price Accidental Breakage Replacement (2 Years)
- ✓ Price Match Guarantee
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does delivery take?
Standard delivery to mainland UK addresses typically takes 3-5 working days. For urgent orders, contact us to discuss expedited options.
Can I return products if they don't suit our operation?
We offer a no quibble return guarantee on unopened cases in original packaging. We recommend ordering one case to trial the product before committing to larger quantities.
Do you offer volume discounts for larger orders?
For restaurants and groups requiring significant quantities, contact us to discuss volume pricing and delivery arrangements.
Is this product available to home customers?
This product (SKU 0480/02) is designed for trade and professional use. Consumer equivalents may be available through Riedel's retail channels.
