A Vessel Born from Bartenders’ Conversations

A Vessel Born from Bartenders’ Conversations

A glass of whisky holds more than words can capture — aroma, taste, and the quiet finish that follows.

Kunpai, our whisky tasting cup, was born from conversations with bartenders who understand and cherish that moment.

Could urushi lacquer make the act of tasting itself richer?

Warmth in your hand.
A gentle touch on your lips.
A matte black presence that quietly recedes.

Kunpai is a new kind of tasting vessel, shaped by the aesthetic sensibility of urushi.

Why black?

The matte black intentionally conceals the whisky’s color.
After all, amber hues can shape our expectations before we even take the first sip.

By letting go of what we see, our senses turn toward aroma, texture, temperature, and finish.

What you can’t see, you feel more clearly.

Zohiko invites you into a new kind of whisky tasting — one led by the senses, not the eyes.

Special Thanks
Kazuhiko Hashiwaki
Owner of Early American / Bartender & Whisky Specialist

Photo / Bar
Masao Kudo