It deserves more credit than its getting. I only discovered this noble drink when my friends pointed me towards it. Stating it’s the undiscovered beauty of Italy. And that’s just what it is. Let’s make grappa great!

And let’s start the greatness by choosing the right kind of glass for it. Traditional grappa glasses have the looks of rounded champagne flutes or mini wine glasses.

Grappa glass usually has a long stem that supports its rounded bowl with thin top, making it look like an hourglass. There’s usually a widening at the top, to give away the aromas. After concentrating those aromas in that round bowl.

This silhouette not only compliments the drink, it maximizes the grappa’s flavors and aromas. Giving it room for the air to get in, and the aromas to get out controlled.

Let’s see what Produtti has to offer:

Vintage grappa glass

This is the traditional look. You’ll most likely end up sipping grappa out of similar kind of glasses while getting served in an Italian restaurant.

This is the vintage grappa glass. It has the classic shape. You’ll feel dignified and your drink will taste and nose great. At least, if you have your favorite grappa in it.

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Elegant grappa glass

This is a modern, yet elegant take on traditional Italian grappa glass style. There’s that classic design but it’s been shaped in a way that compliments the round center even more.

This version gives away aromas a bit more since the top is more open. So if you like intensity, you’ll probably love the vintage glass more. But this elegant design gives you a more mellow approach.

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And let’s make a commitment to grappa, it’s a great part of Italian cuisine. And it definitely needs more attention.

So next time, when you’re having dessert, take some quality grappa on the side!

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Flat cap’s predecessor was known as a bonnet. It’s been noted to be worn in the 14th century. Cap as a term came into use before the 16th century.

The cap style was made popular by working class men and boys during late 1800s and early 1900s. For quite a while, the image remained as it was a hat for the common people. Soon, aristocrats started wear them as well, made from more expensive materials.

Since those days the image has evolved, especially because of cinema and TV shows. Great Gatsby the movie made it famous and introduced the cap style as worn by rich people. Some people reference flat caps as Gatsby hats.

Iconic celebrities of the 21st century have also spiced up their looks by wearing a rounded flat cap. Just like in hit shows like Boardwalk Empire and Peaky Blinders. And round flat cap is exactly the style newsboys or bakery delivery boys used to wear.

So, how to wear one?

How to wear a flat cap?

In my opinion, this hat style suits for all faces and with all clothing. But if you want a professional view, check out these tips:

• Flat cap is not the best practice for summer. Even if you own a version made out of light materials. This hat style will most likely make you sweat more and it really wasn’t designed for summer.
• Don’t unpin or unsnap the edge of the brim from the body. Some even say that you shouldn’t wear it backwards, unless you’re Samuel L. Jackson. But these are just fashion statements, not practicality.
• You can shape the brim to your taste. For example, if the cap has a flat brim and you want more curve. Feel free to just round it yourself. But be gentle so that the brim won’t snap.

Gentleman’s Gazette has introduced a cool guiding video on how to wear one. So check this one out, the guide on how to wear a flat cap:

Flat cap styles

The renaissance of flat caps is definitely a thing. Mostly because this hat style is easy to pull off, regardless what age or style you represent.

Unlike fedora which is a bold move, flat cap is less intimidating to pair with other clothes. You can also wear it during fall, winter or spring. At least if the winter doesn’t get too cold. Or if the flat cap has ear warmers.

So, what are the different hat styles in this category? Flat caps are usually rounded and made using soft fabric. The front brim is also rounded and short.

• One style offers a flat construction. A trimmed silhouette with the body of the cap pulled forward over the brim. Flat body is either sewed or snapped with a button to the top edge of the brim. Creating a triangular side profile.
• Another style is otherwise the same but with more volume on the silhouette, creating a rounder look. This less flat style has many nicknames, newsboy cap being the most common. But depending on the location it can be referred with names such as: Vergon, Gatsby, Wigens, paddy, cabbie, dai, ivy, longshoreman’s, scally, derby, Jeff, duffer, duckbill, driving, bicycle, Irish, bonnet, crook, sixpence, cheese-cutter or Joao’s hat.

Hope you enjoyed reading this piece. Have fun shopping probably the coolest hat I can think of!

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Finland has shown some nice football in those matches. They even managed to win reigning world champions France in a friendly match (picture above with Onni Valakari scoring the second goal). But what seems to be striking even harder than Teemu Pukki (Finland’s top scorer), is their creative national team jersey.

The jersey has been a hot topic – a real conversation starter amongst football crowds.

You can order the kit from Produtti.

Let’s take a look at previous Finnish football a.k.a soccer jerseys.

2019

History in the making as Finland claimed the spot at Euro 2020 in these white shirts. Starting eleven (from top left): 1 Hradecky, 16 Pirinen, 2 Arajuuri, 4 Toivio, 7 Tuominen, 22 Raitala, 14 Sparv (C), 13 Soiri, 6 Kamara, 8 Lod and 10 Pukki.

2014

They had a quite nice look in 2014 as well, even though the 2020 design is superb. Here’s a 2014 starting eleven with home kit:

2001

Finnish starting eleven in a match against England at Anfield Road on March 24, 2001. England won 2-1 with goals from Owen and Beckham, after Riihilahti had first given Finland the lead. From top left: Antti Niemi, Sami Hyypia, Jarkko Wiss, Hannu Tihinen, Jonatan Johansson ja Harri Ylonen. From bottom left: Jari Litmanen, Mika Nurmela, Petri Pasanen, Aki Riihilahti ja Joonas Kolkka.

1992

Team Finland against Brazil in 1-3 loss. From top left: Jari Rinne, Ari Heikkinen, Erik Holmgren, Anders Eriksson and Jouko Vuorela. From bottom left: Jari Litmanen, Jari Vanhala, Marko Myyry, Kari Laukkanen, Erkka Petaja and Ari Tegelberg

1955

Veikko Paven, Ake Lindman and Pekka Kupiainen presenting the 1950’s look on cover of Urheilun Kuva-Aitta magazine.

1939

Finnish national team facing Italy in a tight 3-2 loss which has been described as one of the best performances of Finnish national football team because Italy had won 1934 and 1938 World Cup and 1936 Olympic Gold.

From top left: Pentti Eronen (HJK), Holger Granström (KIF), Eino Lahti (HPS), Aatos Lehtonen (HJK), Armas Pyy (HJK), Antero Rinne (HJK), Kurt Weckstrom (HJK) and Nuutti Lintamo (VPS). From bottom left: Veli Leskinen (HT), Thure Sarnola (KPT) and Frans Karjagin (HIFK). Finland played with then traditional 2-3-5 formation.

2020 we saw even better performance when Finland won the reigning World Cup winner France. Both played with alternative starting lineups but that makes the win even more incredible since Finland’s second team is much weaker than France.

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Each whiskey type has its character. Blended whiskies can be light yet harsh. Malt whisky, especially Scotch, can be strong yet characteristic. Bourbon tends to be sweet. Irish whiskey is usually smooth. And rye, well, you know. Rye is rye, quite a powerhouse in flavors.

Those descriptions are only stereotypes, variations will most definitely occur. But one thing’s for sure. Whiskey glass type matters. The shape of the glass defines how you’ll detect the aromas. Check out these tips:

1. Shape of the glass

Shape defines how you experience aromas of the whiskey. Aromas are a big part of the whole whiskey tasting experience, just like taste and aftertaste. If you want the complete setup, you should invest in proper nosing glass. Nosing glasses, also known as snifter glasses, offer you the best way to dig into those aromas.

There’s a big difference when sniffing whiskey from tulip or onion shaped glass, compared to a traditional tumbler or even elliptical (curve inward at the top) type.

• Onion shape has the most intense way of giving away aromas because it really concentrates the aromas in the glass.
• Tulip is the second best and will do just fine if you’re an aficionado.
• Elliptical, curve inward without opening at the top, is the third best method.
• And straight shaped glass, used in tumbler glasses usually, wastes aromas most. But tumblers do have their advantages as well, just check out tip number 3.

2. How you like to hold the glass?

There’s two ways you can hold the glass, depending on you preferences. From the neck, if the glass has one. Or just holding it from the bottom when there’s no neck to grab to. I personally prefer a glass which has the neck, also known as Copita nosing glass.

Neck makes it easier to hold on and it also prevents warming the whiskey with your hands. So if you like to sip from a glass without the neck, be sure not to hold it in your hands too long. Warming whiskey with your hands can have a negative effect on the taste.

3. What’s you mood?

Mood is definitely a big variable. Like I stated, I like to use nosing Copita glass. As an aficionado, I usually prefer the onion or tulip shaped glass to get the full experience (getting the aromas best way possible).

But sometimes tumbler glass just is the way to go. If you’re not in the mood for taking your time with the whiskey and you don’t want to focus too much on it.

Tumbler allows you to take bigger sips and gives you room to relax. Sometimes you just want to take it easy, not over analyzing each step the nectarine of gods has to offer.

Hope this list gave you much anticipated information when choosing the best whiskey glasses for your preferences.

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