Hibiki Harmony x The Art of Chiso
Hibiki Japanese Harmony x Chiso Collab @Ion Orchard Singapore
Hibiki Japanese Harmony x Chiso
Where nature becomes art
Hibiki means “resonance.” This year, that resonance travels from Osaka to Kyoto.
For 2026, the House of Suntory has partnered with Chiso, the kimono house founded in 1555. For more than 470 years, Chiso has practised Kyo-Yuzen, the intricate hand-dyeing technique that turns silk into art. Hibiki follows the same philosophy in whisky: honour tradition, and let it keep evolving.
The bottle: five blossoms, one bottle
5 bottles of Hibiki Chiso displayed on different sides to showcase the art piece.
The Hibiki Japanese Harmony 2026 Limited Edition, Chiso Collaboration wears Hibiki’s iconic 24-faceted bottle, one facet for each of Japan’s 24 traditional micro-seasons. Chiso’s jewel-toned florals flow across it, and each bloom carries meaning:
Tachibana, the evergreen citrus, for enduring prosperity
Kiri (paulownia), for good fortune and nobility
Sakura, for the beauty of the seasons and renewal
Ume (plum) and tsubaki (camellia), for longevity and timeless vitality
Turn the bottle in the light and the flowers shift with it, like a kimono catching the breeze.
The Chiso touch
Exhibition of The Art of Chiso
At the exhibit, a panel titled Where Nature Becomes Art explains the partnership. Hibiki and Chiso share a belief that true artistry crosses generations, with heritage as a lasting source of inspiration. The two icons come together this year through a monumental kimono installation and a bespoke artwork celebrating Japan’s changing seasons.
Beside the panel, a framed piece of Chiso art shows chrysanthemums, plum blossoms and butterflies against soft blue and rust panels. It shows how far this goes beyond decoration.
Intricate hand dyeing techniques that transform textiles into work of art.
The label: a quiet masterpiece
The next panel, The Art of Washi, is easy to walk past, and it shouldn’t be.
Hibiki’s labels are made from Echizen washi, a Fukui Prefecture papermaking tradition dating back some 1,500 years.
Artisan Eriko Horiki has crafted Hibiki’s bespoke labels since 1989.
The label is completed by the calligraphy of Tansetsu Ogino, whose brushwork gives form to the character 響.
Look at the edges of the uncut washi. The irregular, hand-torn lines reveal the character of the material, with each sheet carrying small variations shaped by the hands that made it.
The exhibit displays three labels side by side: the cream Japanese Harmony, the 21 Years Old in black, and the 30 Years Old in gold-flecked paper. It shows how the label changes with each expression while keeping the same hand-made character.
In the glass
Hibiki Chiso captured flat on a wooden bench
Inside is the same award-winning Hibiki Japanese Harmony. Malt and grain whiskies from Yamazaki, Hakushu and Chita are blended from five types of cask. Only the presentation is new.
Colour: Amber
Nose: Rose, lychee, a hint of rosemary, mature woodiness, sandalwood
Palate: Honey-like sweetness, candied orange peel, white chocolate
Finish: Subtle, tender and long, with a hint of Mizunara (Japanese oak)
Suntory recommends serving it over a hand-carved ice ball (Marugori).
At a glance
ABV: 43%
Volume: 70cl (750ml in some markets)
Release: From October 1, 2026
Availability: Key global markets including the U.S., U.K., France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Northern Europe, Australia, Singapore, China, Taiwan and South Korea
Collect it, gift it, or pour it
It is a collector’s piece, a festive-season gift, and a very good everyday Hibiki in a special bottle. Whichever you choose, read the label before the first pour.
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