Shot Glass Collecting Guide

Collecting shot glasses can be an inexpensive and easy hobby for people of all ages. Many people collect shot glasses from all the places they visit, while others collect antique shot glasses. There are an uncountable variety of shot glasses available to you. They can be found at gas stations, gift shops, airports, and just about anywhere else you can think of.

Definition of a shot glass (partially from Wikipedia)

Traditionally, a shot glass was a small, thick glass designed to measure one ounce of liquid, usually liquor, to be either drunk straight, or poured into a mixed drink. Markings, if any, indicated the quantity of fluid at different levels.

The definition of a shot glass has evolved over time. You can literally find hundreds of definitions of a shot glass but most describe them as a device designed with the intention to pour a specific amount of liquor. You can find them all over the world in just about any size, shape, material, and design.

Common Sizes

30cc - "single shot"
60cc - "double shot"
50cc - "ounce shot"

Displaying Your Collection

What is the point of having a great collection if you can't see it. For small collections, you can simply display your shot glasses on a table or bookshelf. For larger collections, you can buy or even build simple display racks, which resemble miniature bookshelves.

Finding Shot Glasses

Finding shot glasses is easy, but finding a specific shot glass to complete your collection can be difficult. If you are looking for a specific type of shot glass that is not available on our site, you can try contacting us. You can also try attending glass shows, where a lot of vendors will be showing off and potentially selling their collection of shot glasses. eBay constantly has hundreds of shot glasses available in their auctions, but you may have to purchase a large order. If you see something you like, let us know, and we may be able to purchase the lot and sell you a single glass.