Description
Hibiki 響 繁花京韻 Chiso Collaboration 2026 Limited Edition
Hibiki 繁花京韻 Chiso Collaboration 2026 Limited Edition is a limited-edition Japanese blended whisky released by Suntory’s Hibiki in collaboration with Kyoto’s historic kimono house Chiso. The bottle reinterprets Hibiki’s iconic 24-faceted design through Chiso’s floral motifs and Kyoto dyeing artistry, bringing together Japanese seasonal flowers, the passage of time and traditional craftsmanship.
The design features tachibana, kiri, sakura, ume and tsubaki, each carrying auspicious meanings related to longevity, prosperity, nobility and the beauty of the seasons. The bottle is decorated with gold, crimson, green, indigo and soft pink tones, reflecting Chiso’s heritage of silk dyeing and contemporary design language, making the bottle itself a piece of art.
Production and Style
Hibiki Japanese Harmony 2026 Limited Edition Chiso Collaboration is a blend of malt whiskies from Yamazaki and Hakushu distilleries and grain whisky from Chita distillery. The whiskies are drawn from five different cask types, including American white oak, sherry and Mizunara oak, creating a refined, rounded and layered blended whisky profile.
The whisky is amber in colour, built around floral, fruity, woody and gently sweet notes, presenting an elegant, smooth and deeply layered character. Officially bottled at 43% ABV and 700ml, it is released as a limited edition, making it a highly collectible and giftable Hibiki expression.
Tasting Notes
Colour: Amber, clear and bright, reflecting the mature and balanced character of the blend.
Nose: Rose, lychee, a hint of rosemary, mature woodiness and sandalwood, with elegant floral and soft woody notes.
Palate: Honey-like sweetness, candied orange peel, white chocolate, vanilla and a light touch of oak spice, layered, rounded and delicate.
Finish: A subtle, tender and long finish with sandalwood, Mizunara oak, gentle spice and warm sweetness, clean and elegant.
Reviews and Recognition
Official description: Suntory describes this release as “a collectible release created with Chiso”, highlighting the combination of Hibiki’s blending craft and Chiso’s nearly 470-year legacy of kimono artistry, united by a shared dedication to nature, time and craftsmanship.
Professional evaluation: Master of Malt describes the nose as rose, lychee, orange blossom, honey, candied citrus peel and rosemary, with a palate of poached pear, honey, white chocolate, candied orange, vanilla and light spice, and a finish of sandalwood, gentle spice and subtle Mizunara oak.
Market response: Positioning this limited edition as a highly collectible and giftable Hibiki Japanese Harmony expression.
Special Information
This is a 2026 Limited Edition, created as the first collaboration between Hibiki and Chiso, carrying strong artistic narrative and cultural symbolism.
The bottle’s 24 facets symbolise Japan’s traditional 24 micro-seasons, reflecting the changing seasons, natural cycles and the beauty of time.
As a limited-edition artistic collaboration, its collectible value is typically higher than that of a standard Hibiki Japanese Harmony, making it ideal for collecting, gifting or enjoying on special occasions.
Origin: Japan
Category: Whisky
Style: Japanese Blended Whisky – Hibiki Japanese Harmony Limited Edition
ABV: 43%
Volume: 700ml
Cask type: American white oak, Sherry, Mizunara oak
Bottling: Limited Edition, with gift carton
