Open Up Spirit - Mikasa — Chef & Sommelier

The Open Up Spirit collection by Chef & Sommelier, the spirits extension of the Open Up family co-developed with the French Sommelier Union, brings together glasses dedicated to digestif service: cognac, armagnac, fruit eaux-de-vie. All are made in Krysta crystalline in the Arc workshops in Arques, northern France.

What makes the Open Up Spirit collection distinctive

Open Up Spirit applies Open Up's oenological logic to spirits service: a bowl shaped to open up aromas as the spirit is poured, without any need to decant. The Warm, Ardent and Ambient profiles correspond to distinct cognac and armagnac tasting modes, from the compact stemmed digestif glass meant to be warmed in hand to the large stemmed snifter built for aromatic display.

• Patented Krysta crystalline by Arc International, lead-free, bright and durable
• Bowls calibrated by spirit profile: Warm (cognac), Ardent (armagnac), Ambient (compact stemmed digestif)
• French manufacture in Arc workshops at Arques (Pas-de-Calais)
• Glasses suited to professional dishwasher use

The most popular pieces in the Open Up Spirit collection

A few formats account for most of the purchases on AZ boutique.

• Warm cognac glass 30 cl — set of 6: AZ boutique's best-selling reference, snifter format for cognac service, sold in sets of 6 for hospitality
• Warm cognac glass 30 cl — single: the same glass available by the piece for replenishment or home use
• Ardent stemmed armagnac glass 39 cl — single: large stemmed balloon dedicated to armagnac, for aromatic emphasis
• Ambient stemmed cognac glass 16.5 cl — single: compact digestif format, stemmed bowl focused on hand-warming
• Ambient cognac / digestif glass 16.5 cl — set of 6: same Ambient format in a set of 6 for dining-room service
• Ardent stemmed armagnac glass 39 cl — set of 6: large Ardent snifter in a set for the cellar and hospitality

Choosing within the Open Up Spirit collection

What sets Open Up Spirit apart from other digestif glasses?

Open Up Spirit carries over the aromatic work conducted with the French Sommelier Union on the wine range: the inner profile of the bowl is studied to open up the cognac or armagnac notes as soon as it is poured. Krysta crystalline brings the transparency and sound expected of a tasting glass, without lead, and with a wash resistance that makes it usable in hospitality service.

What's the difference between Warm, Ardent and Ambient?

Warm 30 cl is the classic cognac snifter, both easy to hold and wide enough to release aromas. Ardent 39 cl is a large stemmed balloon dedicated to armagnac, where the bowl volume favours the aromatic expression of barrel-aged grape eaux-de-vie. Ambient 16.5 cl is a more compact stemmed format, for service profiles aiming at a tight pour and a measured hand-warming.

Set of 6 or single piece: which to choose?

The set of 6 is the reference for hospitality and bulk replenishment (restaurant digestif cellar, reception). Buying singles works for the home user who wants to try a glass before expanding, for breakage replacement or to complete an existing line-up.

Are Open Up Spirit glasses dishwasher-safe?

Yes, Krysta crystalline is designed to withstand dishwasher use, including repeated professional cycles, without dulling or losing brilliance. This is one of the central arguments behind choosing Chef & Sommelier for restaurant cellars where digestif service rolls into a fast wash cycle.

The Open Up Spirit collection on AZ boutique

Discover the Open Up Spirit selection by Chef & Sommelier on AZ boutique to build your digestif service in the cellar or in hospitality. Also found in our cognac glasses section.