| Materials | Handcrafted Glass |
| Rim Diameter | 1.4 in / 3.6 cm |
| Diameter | 3.2 in / 8.1 cm |
| Height | 4.7 in / 12 cm |
| Capacity | 8.5 fl oz / 250 ml Sake Cup |
| Care Instructions | Do Not put in oven or under direct fire/heat May crack when subject to extreme temperature differential Hand clean with soft cloth and mild chemicals only Item is fragile, avoid dropping |
| Type | Flagon / Styles: Haru (Spring) | Flagon / Styles: Natsu (Summer) | Flagon / Styles: Aki (Autumn) | Flagon / Styles: Fuyu (Winter) | Cup / Styles: Haru (Spring) | Cup / Styles: Natsu (Summer) | Cup / Styles: Aki (Autumn) | Cup / Styles: Fuyu (Winter) |
$50 – $100
Inspired by the fleeting beauty of nature’s rhythms, the Kisetsu Crystal Sake Set Collection by Toyo-Sasaki celebrates the essence of each season with refined grace.
Inspired by the fleeting beauty of nature’s rhythms, the Kisetsu Sake Set Collection by Toyo-Sasaki celebrates the essence of each season with refined grace.
Materials: Handcrafted Glass
Rim Diameter: 1.4 in / 3.6 cm
Diameter: 3.2 in / 8.1 cm
Height: 4.7 in / 12 cm
Capacity: 8.5 fl oz / 250 ml Sake Cup
Care Instructions: Do Not put in oven or under direct fire/heat May crack when subject to extreme temperature differential Hand clean with soft cloth and mild chemicals only Item is fragile, avoid dropping
Each pattern is drawn by hand, mapping how light will travel through every facet.
Diamond wheels carve the primary facets. One wrong angle and the piece is lost.
Each facet is refined by hand. Depth, edge, angle - adjusted until geometry becomes art.
Progressive abrasives bring out optical clarity. Light passes through without distortion.
Our crystal isn't just "glass." It's optical-grade borosilicate - the same material used in telescope lenses and camera prisms, chosen for its extraordinary clarity and precision.
When we set out to make the perfect whiskey glass, we didn't start with tradition. We started with a question: What if the same crystal that helps us see the stars could hold the amber glow of your favorite whiskey?
The result is a glass with >92% light transmission - higher than traditional lead crystal - and a hardness that allows for incredibly precise hand-cut facets. It's lighter than lead crystal, yet more durable and chemically stable.
This isn't a cheaper alternative to crystal. It's a better one.
| Attribute | Optical Crystal (ours) | Lead Crystal | Ordinary Glass |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light Transmission | >92% | >90% | ~85% |
| Refractive Index | High | High | Low |
| Lead Content | Lead-free | 24%+ | 0% |
| Weight | Lighter | Heavier | Light |
| Cut Precision | Excellent | Good | Poor |
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