Hibiki Japanese Harmony 100th Anniversary Edition - 750ml

The bottle design of Hibiki Japanese Harmony 100th Anniversary Edition is inspired by Suntory’s relentless pursuit of quality, ingenuity and expressiveness, rooted in Monozukuri craftsmanship and Japanese culture. This anniversary edition is a celebration of Suntory Whisky’s centennial milestone, and the design foregrounds a bridge motif that connects tradition with forward momentum. The bridge is envisioned as a link between the four seasons and the changing phases of time, inviting contemplation of how the past informs the present and guides the future. The design draws on the traditional Japanese Setsugekka aesthetic—snow, moon, and flowers—to evoke the beauty and transience of the seasons, imbuing the bottle with a poetic sense of seasonal rhythm and cultural meaning.

This year’s edition uses careful craftsmanship to make the bridge appear almost as if it spans across time itself, a metaphor for continuity and renewal. The bridge connects the wearer with both memory and aspiration, reminding us that great craftsmanship is a dialogue between history and innovation. The bottle’s unique form is a 24-faceted sculpture, symbolizing the 24 hours of a day as well as the 24 Japanese seasonal segments that mark the year, a nod to the meticulous attention to the cycle of nature that defines Japanese aesthetics. The facets catch light in diverse ways, echoing how light and shadow play through a landscape as the seasons unfold. Overall, the design honors tradition while signaling a forward-looking optimism, inviting whisky lovers to celebrate a centenary of craft, culture, and continual evolution.