Collecting shot glasses is generally easy and most of the time affordable. But there are some shot glasses that carry a hefty price tag. A pressed glass shot glass or a pre-Prohibition shot glass with fine details can be valued between $60.00 to $100.00. A Tiffany or Baccarat shot glass can gain as much as $1,000.00 right off the shelf. Having let that cat out of the bag, there are many shot glasses that have much more sense or worth by way of memories and heart value. Many shot glasses come with memories which are so much more valuable than any monetary figure. They can reflect each of your travel experiences and each glass that is acquired will probably have a unique story on how and when it was obtained. These small and compact treasures come in different shapes, colors, sizes and finishes. You can even have a shot glass personalized.

Shot glasses can also be called whiskey glasses or whiskey tumblers. In the past, hard alcohol was typically served in these small styled glasses. They range between 1 ¼” to 3” tall in size and do not have a stem or feet. This glass, when originated in Europe, actually had nothing to do with drinking alcohol. The first shot glasses were made to hold lead shot that was used to clean quill pens. Now that is a bit of trivia.