Birdy

Overview

Birdy by Erik Lorincz produces stainless steel bar tools for cocktails and mixology, utilizing automotive press and polishing technology from Yokoyama Kogyo Co., Ltd. in Japan. The brand collaborates with bartender Erik Lorincz, former head at The Savoy's American Bar, and its products are exported to 22 countries, used in professional bars.¹⁴⁵

History

Yokoyama Kogyo Co., Ltd., established in 1951 in Toyota City, Aichi, developed Birdy as a factory brand for cocktail tools around 2013-2014. In March 2014, Erik Lorincz encountered the cocktail shaker and adopted it at The American Bar, leading to a collaboration that expanded the lineup.²⁵ Products have since been exported to 22 countries and featured in collaborations like the 2024 anime 'Bartender: Kami no Glass'.⁵

Product Lines

Manufacturing

Products are manufactured by Yokoyama Kogyo Co., Ltd. in Toyota, Aichi, Japan, using proprietary automotive press and hand micro-polishing technology on stainless steel.¹⁵⁷

Notable Products

• Cocktail Shaker - Original shaker that gently shaves ice for air bubbles enhancing flavor, adopted at The Savoy American Bar.
• Double Tin Shaker - Expanded lineup shaker set developed with Erik Lorincz for professional use.
• Mixing Tin (Small) - World's first mixing tin with polishing technology maximizing chilling.
• Kwant Strainer - Precision strainer for controlled pours in mixology.
• Jigger - Measuring jigger crafted for accuracy and comfort.
• Bar Spoon - Hand-polished spoon for stirring cocktails.

Reputation

Birdy tools are praised by bartenders for precision, ergonomic design, and flavor-enhancing features from automotive-derived technology, with adoption at top bars like The Savoy.²⁵ Professionals value the Japanese craftsmanship and export success in 22 countries.⁵ No notable criticisms appear in available sources.¹²