{"product_id":"hibiki-harmony-2026-limited-edition-chiso-collaboration-blended-japanese-whisky-700ml","title":"Hibiki Harmony 2026 Limited Edition Chiso Collaboration Blended Japanese Whisky 700ml","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHibiki’s 24-faceted bottle is one of the most recognizable in whisky: each of its 24 facets represents one of the 24 traditional micro-seasons of the Japanese calendar, a nod to the way Hibiki (“harmony” or “resonance”) is meant to capture the changing of the seasons in a glass. For 2026, Suntory handed that bottle to Chiso, one of Kyoto’s oldest kimono houses, founded in 1555, whose craft has been passed down for nearly 470 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eChiso reimagined the bottle using Kyo-Yuzen, the traditional hand-dyeing technique used in kimono, and covered the glass in jewel-toned floral designs without altering the bottle’s distinctive shape. The pattern features five motifs that symbolize prosperity, renewal, and longevity: tachibana (a Japanese citrus, also Chiso’s own family crest), kiri (paulownia), sakura (cherry blossoms), ume (plum blossoms), and tsubaki (camellias). The collaboration follows Chiso’s appearance in Hibiki’s first global campaign earlier in 2026, and it continues Hibiki’s tradition of artist-designed limited editions, such as the 2021 Ryusui Hyakka (“One Hundred Flowers and Flowing Water”) and 2023 100th Anniversary designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe whisky inside is the standard Hibiki Japanese Harmony, unchanged: a blend of malt whiskies from Suntory’s Yamazaki and Hakushu distilleries with grain whisky from Chita, all distilled, matured, and bottled in Japan, with no age statement, at 43% ABV (86 proof). Suntory’s tasting notes describe a nose of “honey-like sweetness, candied orange peel, and white chocolate,” a palate of “rose, lychee, a hint of rosemary, mature woodiness, and sandalwood,” and a “subtle, tender, long finish, with a hint of Mizunara,” the rare Japanese oak that gives Hibiki its sandalwood and incense character. Hibiki is known for being soft, floral, and elegant, a blend meant to be sipped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIt was launched on October 1, 2026, in the US, UK, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Northern Europe, Australia, Singapore, China, Taiwan, and South Korea. Suntory suggests drinking it neat or over a hand-carved Marugori ice ball. Collectors prize the bottle in good condition, and it’s an easy holiday gift. To be accurate with customers: this is a packaging release, and the liquid is the regular Japanese Harmony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHibiki Japanese Harmony 2026 Limited Edition, Chiso Collaboration is produced by the House of Suntory in Japan: a blend of malt whiskies from the Yamazaki and Hakushu distilleries and grain whisky from the Chita distillery, with no age statement. Presented in the 24-faceted Hibiki bottle with a floral design by Kyoto kimono house Chiso, using Kyo-Yuzen silk-dyeing artistry. Bottled at 43% ABV \/ 86 proof, 700ml. Limited edition launched October 1, 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNo independent critic scores are published for this packaging edition; the whisky is the standard Hibiki Japanese Harmony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHouse of Suntory (tasting notes):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Nose: Honey-like sweetness, candied orange peel, white chocolate. Palate: Rose, lychee, hint of rosemary, mature woodiness, sandalwood. Finish: Subtle, tender, long finish, with hint of Mizunara (Japanese oak).”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHoney-like sweetness, candied orange peel, and white chocolate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRose, lychee, a hint of rosemary, mature wood, and sandalwood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSubtle, tender, and long, with a hint of Mizunara.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlended Japanese Whisky — Limited Edition Design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV \/ Proof\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e43% ABV \/ 86 Proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo age statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComponents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMalt whisky from Yamazaki and Hakushu; grain whisky from Chita\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHouse of Suntory — Japan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2026 Limited Edition, Chiso Collaboration (launched October 1, 2026)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24-faceted bottle with Kyo-Yuzen floral artwork: tachibana, kiri, sakura, ume, tsubaki\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollaborator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChiso — Kyoto kimono house, founded 1555\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe soft, floral, honeyed Hibiki Japanese Harmony in a collectible kimono-inspired bottle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHoney, candied orange peel, white chocolate, rose, lychee, sandalwood, Mizunara\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e700ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCocktail \u0026amp; Serving Suggestions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeat\u003c\/strong\u003e — to appreciate the layered floral and honeyed notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOver a Marugori (hand-carved) ice ball\u003c\/strong\u003e — Suntory’s suggested serve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighball\u003c\/strong\u003e — a refined version with soda and a twist of citrus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSashimi and delicate seafood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite chocolate and fruit desserts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLychee and citrus sorbet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_tableContainer_1rjym_1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Southern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45869857538114,"sku":null,"price":165.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/Hibiki_Harmony_2026_Limited_Edition_Chiso_Collaboration_Blended_Japanese_Whisky_700ml.webp?v=1793475450","url":"https:\/\/www.blackwellswines.com\/products\/hibiki-harmony-2026-limited-edition-chiso-collaboration-blended-japanese-whisky-700ml","provider":"Blackwell's Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}