The bottom of the bulbous glass, made of gold-plated stainless steel, contains a spiral ring for a reservoir of whisky to cling to. Through a phenomenon known as capillary action, first observed by Leonardo da Vinci, the whisky is drawn upward through a helical channel within the side of the glass to a mouthpiece at the rim for a space traveler to drink.
Monday, September 14, 2015
Zero-G Whisky Glass
NYT: "A Glass for Enjoying a Sip of Whisky While Floating in Space"