In his quest to create the perfect Irish whiskey glass, Simon’s signature Ascutney Collection has grown into a range of unique handblown barware. A consistent favorite, the Ascutney Double Old-Fashioned has a heft with its solid base and wide rim. At Simon Pearce, fine glassware is still hand-blown in the traditional style. Simon Pearce opened his first glassblowing shop in 1971 in Kilkenny, Ireland. Ten years later, the factory was moved to Quechee, Vermont, where it remains today. The Ottauquechee River provides clean, hydroelectric power for the facility. All Simon Pearce items are proudly made in the U.S.A.