Q1: What is this whiskey glass?
A: This is an 8.5 oz / 250 ml Japanese-inspired old fashioned whiskey glass featuring a vivid cobalt blue color, a bold radiant hand-cut centerpiece, and detailed geometric patterns. It is designed for whiskey, bourbon, scotch, and other cold spirits.
Q2: What makes this design different from the other glasses in the collection?
A: This design stands out for its strong central radiant motif. Large hand-cut rays spread outward from the center, while fine geometric cuts on both sides create contrast and structure. Compared with all-over patterned styles, this glass delivers a bolder and more graphic front-facing look.
Q3: What is the connection between this glass and Japanese glass design?
A: The artisans behind our designs have experience studying and working in Japan, where they gained firsthand exposure to Japanese glass aesthetics and cutting techniques. Our workshop also has experience producing glassware for customers in the Japanese market. These experiences influence the pattern design, cutting, polishing, and Japanese-inspired aesthetic of this glass.
Q4: Is it inspired by Edo Kiriko?
A: Yes. The design draws inspiration from Japanese cut-glass aesthetics, including Edo Tokyo Kiriko style design, especially in its geometric patterning, contrasting cut surfaces, and polished hand-cut detail.
Q5: Is this an authentic Edo Kiriko glass or made in Japan?
A: No Japanese manufacturing origin is claimed. This glass is inspired by Edo Tokyo Kiriko aesthetics and Japanese cut-glass traditions, but it is not represented as authentic Japanese-made Edo Kiriko or as being made in Japan.
Q6: Is the pattern hand-cut?
A: Yes. The decorative design is created through hand cutting and polishing. The central radiant pattern is shaped with larger cut surfaces, while the side sections use finer intersecting geometric cuts for added texture and depth.
Q7: What size is the glass?
A: The glass holds 8.5 oz / approximately 250 ml. Its old fashioned tumbler format is designed for whiskey, bourbon, scotch, spirits served neat or over ice, and similar cold drinks.
Q8: What drinks is it suitable for?
A: It is well suited for whiskey, bourbon, and scotch served neat or over ice. It can also be used for old fashioned cocktails and other cold drinks typically served in a lowball tumbler.
Q9: Has the glass been tested for drink contact use?
A: Yes. Independent third-party laboratory testing measured lead migration below 0.1 mg/L and cadmium migration below 0.01 mg/L.
Q10: Does it come in a gift box?
A: Yes. The glass is presented in a fitted Sanmenmo gift box, making it suitable for birthdays, Father’s Day, Christmas, anniversaries, retirement, housewarmings, and gifts for whiskey enthusiasts.
Q11: Who is this a good gift for?
A: Its vivid cobalt blue color and bold radiant hand-cut design make it especially suited to whiskey lovers, dads, husbands, collectors, and home-bar owners who want a more eye-catching and expressive whiskey glass.
Q12: Is this crystal glass?
A: This product is made from glass. Its visual brilliance comes from the cobalt blue color, hand-cut detailing, polishing, and contrasting clear reflective surfaces.
Q13: How should the glass be cleaned and cared for?
A: Hand washing is recommended to help preserve the detailed cuts and polished finish. It is not intended for microwave use or hot beverages, and sudden temperature changes should be avoided.
Q14: Will every glass look exactly the same?
A: Because the cutting and finishing involve hand craftsmanship, minor variations in pattern details and appearance may occur. These subtle differences are part of the character of hand-finished glassware.
Q15: Why choose this glass?
A: It combines Japanese-inspired design backed by real experience in Japan, vivid cobalt blue color, a bold radiant hand-cut pattern, an 8.5 oz old fashioned format, independent drink-contact test data, and gift-ready presentation.
