The House of Suntory has unveiled the Hibiki Japanese Harmony 2026 Limited Edition: Chiso Collaboration, a collectible bottle designed with Kyoto kimono house Chiso. The release goes on sale in the UK on October 1 at retailers including Selfridges, Harrods, The Whisky Shop and Master of Malt, with an RRP of US$165 (£125 / ₹15,850).
Chiso was founded in Kyoto in 1555. For centuries, it made garments for temples, aristocrats and the imperial household, and today it is known for its hand-dyed yuzen kimono.
For this edition, Chiso redesigned Hibiki’s 24-faceted bottle. The facets stand for Japan’s 24 traditional seasonal periods, known as sekki.
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READ THE STORYJewel-toned floral motifs cover the glass. Tachibana (evergreen citrus) symbolizes prosperity, and kiri (paulownia) stands for good fortune and nobility. Sakura (cherry blossoms) marks renewal, while ume (plum blossom) and tsubaki (camellias) represent longevity. Accents of gold, crimson, emerald, indigo and soft blush complete the design.
Inside is the standard Hibiki Japanese Harmony blend. It combines malt and grain whiskies from the Yamazaki, Hakushu and Chita distilleries, and Suntory bottles it at 43% ABV.
According to the official notes from the brand, the nose shows honey-like sweetness, candied orange peel and white chocolate. On the palate come rose, lychee, a hint of rosemary, mature woodiness and sandalwood. The finish is subtle, tender and lingering, with a hint of Mizunara Japanese oak.
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Suntory recommends drinking it neat or over a hand-carved marugori ice ball.
This release is part of Hibiki’s 2026 global campaign, The Masterpiece of Japanese Artistry. Anna Sawai fronts the campaign as the brand’s first Global Ambassador. She became the first Japanese woman to win a Primetime Emmy Award for her lead role in Shōgun.
Before Chiso, Hibiki worked with Japanese artists Eriko Horiki and Hiroshi Senju. Horiki’s handcrafted washi labels have wrapped every bottle of Hibiki whisky since 1989.
A behind-the-scenes film about Chiso’s craft accompanies the launch. A large Chiso kimono installation will also open at Terminal 1 of New York’s JFK Airport later this year.
The House of Suntory dates back to 1899 and has produced Hibiki since 1989.
