Blog: Barware

Why Moser has made only lead-free crystal since 1893, what the word “crystal” means in Europe and the US, whether lead crystal is safe to drink from, and how to choose and care for Moser wine glasses, whiskey glasses and carafes.

Ring in the new year with handmade crystal champagne flutes and coupes from William Yeoward, Christofle and Lalique, Michael Aram ice buckets, rock glasses and bar tools, William Yeoward decanters, and our New Year's Eve party ideas.

Gifts for wine lovers: Lalique, Christofle and L'Objet wine glasses, a Lalique crystal decanter, a William Yeoward carafe, Christofle bottle coasters and wine stands, Michael Aram wine rests and stoppers, and a Malmaison champagne cooler.

Gift ideas for the man who has everything: a William Yeoward whisky set, a Christofle ice bucket, L'Objet and Michael Aram game sets, Lalique and Cunill cufflinks, a Caran d'Ache fountain pen and a Herend golf ball.

How to choose a whiskey decanter: square versus ship's decanters, the right size, a good stopper, crystal versus pewter, and matching whisky glasses – with William Yeoward, Lalique, Match Pewter and Cunill favorites.