# Beverage-Savoring Hybrid Glasses The Brandy Pipe Allows You to Get the Most Out of Your Drink By Gil Cohen | Published 2012-11-26 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brandy-pipe References: [likecool](http://www.likecool.com/Brandy_Pipe--Design--Home.html) & [drinkstuff](http://www.drinkstuff.com/products/product.asp?ID=9127&catID=74&name=Brandy) For the drink connoisseur in your life, the Brandy Pipe makes a special gift that they will surely appreciate. It is a [small glass](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schneaky-espresso-martini) that holds the right measure of alcohol and gives the drinker a completely new drinking experience. Modeled after [sipping glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/awaz-glasses) from the 17th century, this [drinking pipe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flower-vase-bong) allows you to better enjoy the complex flavors of the liqueur as you sip it slowly through the stem. Hold it at the base and let your fingers warm up the brandy through the thin glass, letting it release more flavor and aromas that would otherwise remain concealed. When you use the Brandy Pipe, you are forced to sip your beverage more slowly, giving you more enjoyment as it lasts longer and tastes better. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Enhanced Beverage Experience:** The Brandy Pipe offers a new way to savor and enjoy alcoholic beverages, enhancing the overall drinking experience. - **Retro-inspired Glassware:** The Brandy Pipe brings a touch of nostalgia to the modern drinking experience, appealing to consumers looking for unique and vintage-inspired products. - **Premium Drinking Accessories:** The Brandy Pipe caters to the growing demand for high-quality and specialty drinking accessories, providing opportunities for innovative and luxury-focused brands. ### Who This Affects Most - **Alcoholic Beverages:** The Brandy Pipe presents an opportunity for alcoholic beverage companies to create unique packaging and offer new drinking experiences to consumers. - **Glassware:** The Brandy Pipe creates a niche market for glassware manufacturers looking to tap into the trend of specialized drinking vessels with enhanced functionality. - **Gifts and Souvenirs:** The Brandy Pipe can become a sought-after gift item, opening up opportunities for companies in the souvenir and gift industry to create customized and personalized versions of the glass. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Five-Sided Unique Whiskey Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-whiskey-glass.md) - [Dedicated Craft Cocktail Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-cocktail-glass.md) - [Ultra-Slick Modern Pipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-pipe.md) - [Sculptural Whisky Pipettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deobrah-czeresko.md) - [Perfect-Pour Beer Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perfect-3way-glass.md) - [Libation-Cooling Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diamas.md) - [Self-Measuring Cocktail Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elevated-craft-hybrid-cocktail-glass.md) - [Comprehensive Cocktail Smoker Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocktail-smoker-kit.md) - [Candle-Shaped One-Hitter Glass Pipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onehitter-glass-pipe.md)