The Ultimate Sake Glass | Sake Vessels with Special Shapes to Enjoy Flavors and Aromas

Sake vessels change the taste of sake

"Tsubomi" (left image), with a softly constricted rim, and "Hana" (right image), with a gently flared rim.

Hirota Glass's "Ultimate Sake Glass" is a set of two glasses that allow you to enjoy differences in the aroma and taste of your drink depending on their shape.

The "Tsubomi" is characterized by its ability to retain the aroma in the glass, enveloping and enhancing the rice flavor. It is ideal for enjoying Junmai-shu, which is made only from rice.

The "Hana" spreads the aroma gently, allowing a subtle flavor to fill your mouth. When used with highly aromatic and clear-tasting Daiginjo, it further enhances the aroma and taste.

Both are sized to fit comfortably in a woman's hand, gently conforming to the palm. The thin rim is slightly flared to fit the lips, allowing the sake to flow smoothly into the mouth.

The bulging shape in the middle ensures that if the glass is accidentally tipped over, the impact is less likely to reach the delicate rim.

They can be enjoyed as a pair with a loved one, or you can compare the flavors and aromas carefully by yourself. The perfectly calculated simple and beautiful design also makes your time enjoying sake even more special.

Handmade one by one by craftsmen of a long-established glass manufacturer

Founded in Tokyo in 1899, Hirota Glass is one of the oldest glass manufacturers in the city. They combine glass manufacturing techniques introduced from Europe with Japanese aesthetics, valuing the preservation of tradition while continuously embracing new challenges.

After the war, mass production by machinery became the mainstream for glass products, but driven by the desire to "create products that appeal to human sensibility and have a 'warmth' that fits comfortably in the hand," all of their products continue to be handmade to this day.

Inspired by wine glasses, supervised by sake professionals

This sake vessel set was born from the idea that, just as wine glasses are used differently for red and white wines, sake could also be enjoyed more by using different glasses to enhance its taste and aroma.

The supervision was provided by the Association of Japanese Sake Providers in Restaurants, which is responsible for promoting Japanese sake. This is truly an "ultimate" glass created through the collaboration of sake professionals and a long-established glass manufacturer.

Enjoy the difference in taste and aroma with "Tsubomi" and "Hana"

"If these glasses are for enjoying taste and aroma, couldn't they be used for other alcoholic beverages besides sake? Let's try them with craft beer!" the staff thought, pouring a fragrant ale into them... and it was a hit!

With "Tsubomi," the rich flavor of the beer was clearly felt, while with "Hana," the aroma spread gently, making the taste feel slightly lighter. Being able to enjoy such differences is a major appeal of this sake vessel set!

You can also enjoy comparing wines or fresh juices.

Comes in a paulownia wood box, perfect for gifting

It comes in a dedicated paulownia wood box, making it perfect for gifting.

While we sometimes hear about "young people moving away from alcohol" these days, there are also survey results indicating that the number of people enjoying high-quality sake, and women and young people who appreciate sake, is increasing. How about it as a gift for sake lovers or those with refined tastes?