Q1: What is this whiskey glass?
A: This is an 8.5 oz / 250 ml old fashioned whiskey glass inspired by the geometric beauty of Edo Kiriko. It combines layered blue-and-amber color with detailed hand-cut patterns for a distinctive Japanese-inspired look.
Q2: What makes this glass different from ordinary colored whiskey glasses?
A: The visual depth comes from its layered color and hand-cut construction. As the outer colored layer is carefully cut, contrasting tones beneath become visible, creating geometric patterns, changing reflections, and a dimensional appearance rather than a simple single-color surface.
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 cutting, polishing, color layering, and Japanese-inspired aesthetic of this glass.
Q4: Is this an authentic Edo Kiriko glass or made in Japan?
A: This glass is inspired by Edo Kiriko aesthetics and Japanese cut-glass traditions, but no Japanese manufacturing origin is claimed. Its Japanese connection comes from the design influence, our artisans study and work experience in Japan, and our workshops experience producing glassware for customers in the Japanese market.
Q5: What drinks is it suitable for?
A: The classic old fashioned shape is well suited for whiskey, bourbon, and scotch, whether served neat or over ice. It can also be used for old fashioned cocktails and other cold drinks typically served in a lowball tumbler.
Q6: Has the glass been tested for drink contact use?
A: Yes. An independent third-party laboratory tested the glass for drink contact use. Test results showed lead migration below 0.1 mg/L and cadmium migration below 0.01 mg/L.
Q7: What size is the glass?
A: The capacity is 8.5 oz / approximately 250 ml. Its old fashioned tumbler proportions are designed for whiskey, bourbon, scotch, spirits served neat or over ice, and similar drinks.
Q8: Does it come in a gift box?
A: Yes. The glass is presented in a fitted Sanmenmo gift box, making it suitable for birthdays, Fathers Day, Christmas, anniversaries, retirement, housewarmings, and other special occasions.
Q9: Who is this a good gift for?
A: It is designed for whiskey lovers, dads, husbands, friends, collectors, home-bar owners, and anyone who appreciates distinctive barware and Japanese-inspired cut-glass design.
Q10: 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.
Q11: 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.
Q13: Why choose this glass?
A: It combines Japanese-inspired design backed by real experience in Japan, layered blue-and-amber color, detailed hand cutting, an 8.5 oz old fashioned format, independent drink-contact test data, and gift-ready presentation in one distinctive whiskey glass.
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