The Glencairn whisky glass is a style of glass developed by Glencairn Crystal Ltd, Scotland for drinking whisky. Originally designed by Raymond Davidson, managing director of the company, the shape of the glass is derived from the traditional nosing copitas used in whisky labs around Scotland.The glass design was concluded with the aid of master blenders from five of the largest whisky companies in Scotland.The glass first came into production in 2001 With the Dry Fly logo etched in, also states Spokane WA.