We are opening Antique Liquor 1926.

■ Greetings

Greetings to everyone. We are Antique Liquor 1926.

We have recently opened an online shop specializing in old whiskies and antique glassware. In addition to whiskies and glasses that have aged over many years to become old spirits and antique pieces, we also offer works by Japanese Kogei (Japanese crafts) artists, such as water droppers and ashtrays designed to enhance the enjoyment of whisky culture. We would be very happy to share the unique charm of these aged items with you through our products and articles.

■ About the Owner

As the operator of Antique Liquor, I am a long-time whisky lover and a dedicated consumer of old whiskies. My fascination with old whisky began with its rich flavors and balance that cannot be replicated by modern whiskies, as well as the ability to personally experience the history of people and whisky. This passion for fine spirits naturally led to a desire for beautiful glassware, and my existing interest in authentic artistic works expanded my hobby into the world of antique drinking vessels.

 

■ About the Old Bottle Whisky

Unlike other antique vessels, once old whisky is opened and consumed, it leaves only a faint afterglow and memory before vanishing forever from our world, never to be passed down to future generations. In this respect, old whisky is truly a cultural asset and a work of art that can be consumed. While these precious old spirits are limited in supply, I believe that the generation living today will likely be the last consumers. In that sense, old whisky is a cultural privilege that can only be enjoyed by those of us living in this era.

 

■ About Our Collections

While there is no formal public definition for old whisky, I personally define it as whisky that has been discontinued for at least 20 years. The old whiskies I enjoy and introduce at Antique Liquor are various bottles discontinued between the 1950s and the 1990s. These include single malt whiskies, pure malt whiskies (including blended malts), and blended whiskies containing both malt and grain.

 

<Bowmore Deluxe 1,000ml, 43%, circulated since 1979>

 

Regarding antique drinking vessels, we offer French antique crystal glassware from the late 19th century (1800s) through the modern era, including Baccarat, Saint-Louis, and Daum. We also feature crystal glassware created by glass artists from Japan’s Kagami Crystal.

 

<Old Saint-Louis Crystal, 1910s, Model: Lorraine, Arabesque Pattern Glass>

<Daum Crystal, Model: Venezia, Wine Glass>

<Takeo Yoshida, Late Work, Hand-blown Crystal Sake Cup: Light Sculpture>

 

In addition, we provide various drinking vessels and tools from the field of Japanese Kogei.

Specifically, we introduce works in glass, metal, and ceramics by master craftsmen who reached the peak of their careers during Japan’s Showa period (from the 1960s to the 1990s) and have since become deceased masters of their craft.

 

<Living National Treasure Shinichi Kitamura, Masterpiece, Wax-cast Silver Blown Glass: Ginju (Silver Tree) Sake Cup>

<Hisatoshi Iwata, Hand-blown Craft Glass, Gold Ruby Glass (Gold-Ruby-Glass) Rock Glass>

<Living National Treasure Kazuo Nakata, Kutani Ware, Yuri Ginsai (Underglaze Silver Foil), Shochu Cup, Pottery Glass>

 

■ Message to Everyone

 

Antique Liquor will continue to share a wide variety of information to help you enjoy old whiskies from this golden age in your own way, covering whisky history, production methods, blending recipes, and glassware made from various materials. We invite you to explore and enjoy whiskies from the era often called the golden age of whisky-making—the most wonderful period for whisky in human history.

 

■ Information on International Shipping

Due to the complexities of international customs processing and shipping cost calculations at the time of checkout, our shop only ships directly within Japan. Furthermore, orders from overseas customers are delivered internationally through our partner service, Buyee Connect. Please feel free to shop with confidence from outside of Japan.

International Shipping and Purchase Guide: Information on Buyee Integration