Hibiki’s New Japanese Harmony Whisky Bottle Was Designed By a 470-Year-Old Kimono House

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Hibiki Japanese Harmony is getting a new limited-edition bottle designed in collaboration with Chiso, the Kyoto kimono house founded in 1555.

The Hibiki Japanese Harmony 2026 Limited-Edition, Chiso Collaboration is available beginning Thursday in the U.S. and other global markets. The 43%-ABV Japanese whisky carries a suggested retail price of $135 to $150, depending on the market.

The limited-edition bottle keeps Hibiki’s signature 24-faceted design, which represents Japan’s 24 traditional micro-seasons, while adding a floral design created by Chiso.

The bottle features jewel-toned motifs representing five plants associated with different aspects of Japanese culture: tachibana, an evergreen citrus associated with enduring prosperity; kiri, or paulownia, associated with good fortune and nobility; sakura, or cherry blossoms, representing seasonal beauty and renewal; ume, or plum blossoms; and tsubaki, or camellias, associated with longevity and vitality.

The design uses gold, crimson, emerald, indigo and blush accents across the bottle.

Founded in Kyoto in 1555, Chiso is one of Japan’s oldest family-run kimono houses. The company is known for its work with Kyo-Yuzen, a traditional hand-dyeing technique used to create detailed kimono designs.

The collaboration continues Hibiki’s history of working with Japanese artists and designers. Previous partnerships have included artists Eriko Horiki and Hiroshi Senju.

The partnership will also extend beyond the bottle. A Chiso kimono installation is scheduled to appear at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport Terminal 1 later this year, accompanied by a behind-the-scenes film about the collaboration.

The 2026 Chiso Collaboration is available in the U.S., U.K., France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Northern Europe, Australia, Singapore, China, Taiwan and South Korea, with availability varying by market.