Japanese Whiskey Glass - Edo Style Handformed Crystal - Corletaria

Some glasses hold liquid, others hold a moment in history you choose to revisit slowly.

This Japanese whiskey glass was curated for men who appreciate when an object carries more than function - when it reflects a shift in era, a change in pace and the decision to live with intention rather than noise.

Late evening, desk finally cleared. You pour a measured shot of whisky and watch it settle inside the softly distorted walls of this edo style glass. Light catches every curve, turning amber into something closer to molten metal. The weight of the base grounds it on the slate coaster, the rim sits low and calm, and for a few minutes your world becomes a quiet dialogue between glass, spirit and thought.

Inspired by traditional Japanese glassmaking, each piece is formed with deliberate irregularity. The walls are not perfectly straight, the surface shows gentle waves and tiny bubbles and the base feels thicker than modern machine made drinkware. Those details are the point. They remind you that this is not an anonymous tumbler, but a small object of craft designed to mark the everyday rituals that separate one chapter of life from the next.

The collection offers two tasting sizes. The taller cup carries approximately 110 ml, with a 63 mm height, 40 mm base and 70 mm mouth diameter - ideal for a focused pour of whisky, umeshu or slow brewed tea. The lower vessel holds around 65 ml, standing 43 mm high with a broader 50 mm base and 58 mm opening, suited to stronger spirits, neat pours or concentrated tastings. Both share the same handformed silhouette and solid base that feels substantial when lifted.

The glass itself is clear, lead free and colourless, allowing the true tone of your drink to dominate. Edges are softly rounded, so the rim meets the lip without sharpness, and the thick base keeps the centre of gravity low. On the table, the pieces look like small pools of still water; filled, they become quiet sculptures of whatever you choose to pour.

A minimalist presentation box completes the experience, reinforcing the sense that this is something you keep, not something you cycle out with the next trend. It makes the glass as appropriate on a work shelf beside books and documents as it is on a home bar or low table.

Capacity, proportion and use

• Two tasting sizes: approximate 110 ml tall cup and 65 ml low cup
• Balanced, weighted bases for stability on wood, stone or leather surfaces
• Low profile shapes ideal for whisky, sake, tea or contemplative spirits

Technical Specifications

Care & Maintenance

To preserve the clarity and subtle character of the glass, rinse soon after use and wash with warm water and mild detergent. Hand washing is preferred, though top rack dishwasher use is possible if handled carefully. Avoid abrasive cloths that can scratch the surface and take a moment to dry with a soft towel to prevent water marks. Small bubbles or flow lines are natural signs of the making process and do not affect performance.

From the Corletaria Glasses collection - chosen for men who prefer objects that speak softly but carry weight. This piece sits at the intersection of barware, tea ceremony and collectible design, rewarding the kind of attention most people reserve for deals and signatures.

Add it to your bar or desk and let every measured pour mark the shift from pressure to perspective.