Shot Glasses
Shot glasses are commonly seen in every bar and saloon across the globe. Images of cowboys and gunfighters immediately rush to mind, bellying up to the bar and slamming back a shot glass full of amber liquid as they offer a steely-eyed stare to every hombre that crosses the threshold. Today, a popular hobby is the collecting of shot glasses. Whether it is the individual who frequents the local pub, and who has come to appreciate the subtle differences separating the shot glasses he makes use of, or it is the non-drinker who enjoys the history of the shot glasses and appreciates the prospect of the hands they may have been held by. Shot glasses have been around for centuries and have earned their place in historical lore. One popular bit of shot glass lore comes from where it may have gotten the 'shot' in the shot glass name. As the story goes, cowboys and cavalrymen alike, low on cash but carrying a mighty thirst, walk into a saloon and trade a bullet, or shot, worth about twelve cents for a small glass of the respective libation - also worth about twelve cents. Hence the term shot glasses. Whether you are a connoisseur of the finer, more potent adult beverages, or you an admirer of the vessels that contain them, shot glasses have a long and fascinating history, mixing historical fact with engaging legend. So belly up to the bar and put your bullets where you want your drink to be.