Au Spiral Shot Glass vs Au Highrise Glass: Which Shape Wins?

Quick answer

Choose the Au Spiral Shot Glass for measured shots and side-by-side tastings; choose the Au Highrise Glass when you want a larger, slower-sipped mixed drink. They solve different jobs rather than competing for the same one.

Capacity decides the job before anything else

The Spiral holds 50ml, which is a natural shot measure. The Highrise holds 33cl (330ml), roughly six and a half times more. That gap matters more than styling: a 50ml glass encourages you to pour a defined measure, while a 330ml glass invites ice, mixers and a longer drink. If you mostly serve neat flavoured vodka in small pours, the Spiral is the practical pick. If you build vodka and mixers over ice, the Highrise gives you room without topping up constantly.

Two compartments versus one continuous bowl

The Spiral's two compartments let you pour two different flavours at once and compare them directly, or keep a chaser separate from the shot. The Highrise has a single bowl, so it is built for one combined drink rather than a tasting setup. That is a real trade-off: the Spiral is more useful for sampling, but less useful for a full mixed drink; the Highrise is more versatile as a drinking vessel, but it cannot separate flavours.

Both are hand-finished and neither is dishwasher safe

The Highrise is handcrafted with a signature square Au logo, a gold rim and an extra thick base; the Spiral is described as precision-crafted for tasting. Neither is dishwasher safe, so both need hand washing. Budget for that routine before you buy, especially if you plan to use them often. The gold rim on the Highrise also rewards gentle handling to keep it looking its best.

Delivery and price context

Both glasses are listed as UK delivery only, so check that before ordering from outside the UK. At catalog prices, the Spiral is the lower-cost entry point and the Highrise sits a little higher. If you are buying for a group, the Spiral's lower price makes it easier to build a matching set for tastings.

Trade-offs to weigh before you choose

• Measured shots vs longer drinks: Pick the Spiral if you want a defined 50ml pour; pick the Highrise if you want a 330ml glass for vodka plus mixer over ice. Decide your usual serve first, then match the capacity.
• Tasting flexibility vs simplicity: The Spiral's two compartments suit side-by-side flavour comparisons; the Highrise's single bowl keeps one drink simple and uncluttered.
• Hand-wash routine: Neither glass is dishwasher safe, so plan to wash by hand and dry carefully, particularly around the Highrise's gold rim.
• UK delivery only: Both are listed as UK delivery only; confirm your delivery address before ordering.

Product facts at a glance

• Au Spiral Shot Glass: 50ml capacity with two compartments. Lets you pour a measured shot and keep a second flavour or chaser separate for direct comparison.

  

• Au Highrise Glass: 33cl capacity with a gold rim and extra thick glass bottom. Gives you room for ice and mixers in a heavier glass that suits slower sipping.

  

Who each glass suits

Best for

• Hosts running flavoured vodka tastings who want two pours side by side
• Buyers who want a lower-cost glass to build a matching set for shots
• Drinkers who prefer a defined 50ml measure

Not for

• Anyone who mainly serves long vodka and mixer drinks over ice
• Buyers who need dishwasher-safe glassware
• Customers outside the UK, given UK delivery only