Napster Whiskey Glass
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Raise a glass to the disruptive sound of 1999 with this Napster whiskey glass. Napster made hard-to-find recordings easier to discover and pushed MP3 sharing, college networks, and copyright into the center of the early internet conversation. Though the original network was shut down in 2001, the name carried on through Roxio, Best Buy, Rhapsody, and later owners. A conversation-starting choice for music-history collectors and fans of Y2K digital culture.
Napster launched in June 1999, created by Shawn Fanning and Sean Parker as a peer-to-peer application focused on MP3 audio files. Initially released for Windows, it gained an official Mac client in December 1999 after Napster acquired Black Hole Media's Macster. Its searchable, centralized index and user-friendly interface made hard-to-find recordings accessible, while its rapid growth helped make digital music sharing a defining issue of the early internet era. Copyright litigation brought the original network to a halt in July 2001, and the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in June 2002. Roxio bought Napster's brand and logos for $5.3 million in November 2002, then launched a subscription-based Napster service in October 2003. Best Buy acquired Napster in September 2008, before selling it to Rhapsody in December 2011. Rhapsody adopted the Napster name in 2016. Later owners included MelodyVR, Hivemind and Algorand, and Infinite Reality, which acquired Napster in March 2025. In January 2026, the streaming service was shut down and relaunched as an artificial intelligence tool.
A short, elegant 6oz engraved whiskey glass that brings quiet sophistication to evenings and celebrations. The heavy-bottomed silhouette feels balanced in your hand and the crisp, permanent etching adds a refined, personal touch that won’t fade over time. Lightweight enough for easy sipping, yet solid on the table, this glass slips naturally into slow conversations, after-dinner rituals, and relaxed gatherings. Dishwasher-safe for simple care, it blends everyday practicality with a polished look — the kind of glass you reach for when you want a calm, intentional moment with a favorite spirit.
Product features
- Premium clear glass with a sturdy, heavy base
- 6 oz capacity — comfortable for neat pours and tasting
- Permanent engraved design — detailed and fade-resistant
- Top-rack dishwasher safe for easy cleaning
- Blank product sourced from the USA; for adults only
Care instructions
- Clean in dishwasher (put the product on top rack), or wash by hand with warm water and dish soap
EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY
Product information: Generic brand, 2 year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999/44/EC
Warnings, Hazard: Blank product sourced from the USA, For adults
Care instructions: Clean in dishwasher (put the product on top rack), or wash by hand with warm water and dish soap