The World's Largest Shot Glass Collection
Explore the official record, the story behind it, and 200+ legendary shot recipes inspired by the collection.
A Legacy in Every Glass
What started as a modest collection of 500 glasses inherited from my father, Gary Estes, grew into a multi-year pursuit of the ultimate world record.
In 2025, Guinness World Records® officially verified Brad Estes’ collection in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho as the new world record at 9,670 shot glasses.
Official proof
Certified Guinness World Records® holder
The proof behind the collection
Brad Estes holds the Guinness World Records® title for the largest collection of shot glasses — a verified archive of 9,670 glasses with stories from travel, bars, brands, and family history.
- Title
- Largest Collection of Shot Glasses
- Count
- 9,670
- Certified
- March 30, 2025
Every Glass Has a Story
Some glasses are travel souvenirs. Some are bar relics, brand oddities, jokes, memories, and tiny pieces of design history. The record is impressive because of the number — but it becomes memorable when you start exploring the stories inside it.
Get the Record Starter Pack
Join the list for favorite glasses, easy home-bar recipes, behind-the-scenes record stories, and updates as the collection grows online.
The Shot Recipe Book Inspired by the Record
Bring a piece of the world-record collection to your own home bar with a giftable recipe book built around fun, approachable shots.
It’s part cocktail guide, part collector energy, and part conversation starter — an easy way to turn the record into something people can actually use and share.
Try a recipe from the collection
Start with a crowd-pleasing shot
Browse easy, home-bar friendly recipes with clear ingredients, simple steps, and links into the full shot recipe book.
Citrus
Lemon Drop Shot
Bright, tart, lightly sweet
Whiskey
Green Tea Shot
Peachy, citrusy, soft whiskey finish
Vodka
White Tea Shot
Clean, peachy, citrus-bright
Whiskey
Washington Apple Shot
Apple, cranberry, lightly tart
Dessert
Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Shot
Pineapple, vanilla, cherry-sweet
Dessert
Chocolate Cake Shot
Hazelnut, citrus, cake-like finish
From the official book
Want the full shot recipe collection?
Get 200+ recipes inspired by Brad Estes’ Guinness World Record collection — built for home bars, gifts, parties, and anyone who loves a great conversation-starting drink.
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