Fuji Rock Glass, Mount Fuji Whisky Tumbler

At a Glance
- Turns a slow whisky or shochu into a closer look at Mount Fuji.
- A Mount Fuji form is enclosed in the base, changing in appearance with the drink and light
- Handmade Edo glass from Tajima Glass in Tokyo, presented as a memorable gift or barware piece. Hand-wash only.

A good whisky glass should make you want to slow down before the first sip. This Tajima Glass Fuji Rock Glass does that with a sculpted Mount Fuji rising from its base, creating a different view as the glass is filled and turned in the hand.

Pour whisky and the mountain can appear golden through the liquid. With red wine, the base can take on the appearance of a red Fuji. It is a simple visual change, but one that gives an after-dinner drink, an evening pour or a quiet celebratory toast a more considered sense of occasion.

Made by Tajima Glass 田島硝子 in Tokyo, this is a handmade Edo glass piece that places a familiar Japanese landscape inside an everyday object. Its low, broad rock-glass shape suits whisky served neat or over ice, as well as shochu, water or a small pour of wine. The Mount Fuji form is visible even when the glass is empty, but comes most alive when the colour of the drink reaches the base.

This is an especially thoughtful choice for someone who enjoys Japanese craft, whisky rituals or objects with a story that reveals itself gradually. Each glass is handmade, so expect slight variation in size and pattern.