Posted on 09/08/2015 11:13:07 AM PDT by BenLurkin
The distillery joined forces with James Parr, founder of the Open Space Agency — a collective of tech connoisseurs, designers and outer space enthusiasts — to create the "space glass," finally settling on a prototype after 11 months of testing and splashing thousands of dollars
The result? A curved plastic glass that is supported by a weighted rose gold base that, unlike other metals, won't affect the liquor's taste. The whisky is pushed down to the bottom of the glass by a convex base, which then spirals its way up the glass through a small glass tube around the edge, before reaching a rose gold mouthpiece that will help give the sense of a cold drink.
Ballantine's have also taken care of pouring problems, using an extremely strong set of magnets to connect the glass with a special nozzle that uses a one-way valve. The magnets can also help the glass dock to other metallic surfaces like walls.
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We have all the proper Technology.
BOOZE...in spaaaaaaaaaaace!
Would this allow us to drink too much and throw down?
We would no longer fear being a falling down drunk.
This shows a lot of promise.
So what will the penalty be for operating a spacecraft while lit?
Ok... NOW, I’m willing to sign up for the Mars Mission!
Might make you upchuck though...
Links aren’t working for me. :(
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