Hibiki Ryusui-Hyakka Harmony Limited Edition 2021

The same award-winning Hibiki Japanese Harmony liquid — multi-distillery Suntory blend of malt and grain whiskies — in the 2021 Ryusui-Hyakka limited edition bottle featuring intricate floral patterns inspired by the Japanese artistic concept of flowing water and flowers in bloom.

Hibiki Japanese Harmony is Suntory's no-age-statement blended whisky — a carefully assembled combination of malt whiskies from Yamazaki and Hakushu with Chita grain whisky, matured in American white oak, Spanish oak, and rare Mizunara Japanese oak. It is designed to showcase the "harmony" the Hibiki name promises: no single distillery or cask type dominates, each component contributing to a balanced, inviting expression accessible to whisky enthusiasts at all levels.

The Ryusui-Hyakka — meaning "flowing water, one hundred flowers" in Japanese — is one of several annual limited edition bottle designs Suntory produces for the Hibiki Harmony expression. Each design draws from Japan's artistic and natural heritage, presented in the signature 24-facet Hibiki bottle representing the 24 sekki micro-seasons of the traditional Japanese lunar calendar. The 2021 Ryusui-Hyakka features vibrant floral patterns with gold accents, making it one of the most visually striking Hibiki limited editions produced.

Tasting Notes (Hibiki Japanese Harmony)

• Appearance: Light amber with golden clarity.
• Nose: Honey, orange peel, and white chocolate — the Harmony blend's approachable, floral character.
• Palate: Smooth and multi-layered — the malt-grain-Mizunara combination producing a balanced complexity.
• Finish: Gentle and lingering — a sweet warmth that fades cleanly.

Specs

• Category: Blended Japanese Whisky
• Distillery: Suntory (Yamazaki, Hakushu, Chita)
• Casks: American white oak, Spanish oak, Mizunara oak
• Bottle: 24-facet Ryusui-Hyakka 2021 limited edition design
• Size: 700ml

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Frequently Asked Questions

• What does Ryusui-Hyakka mean? Ryusui-Hyakka (流水百花) translates as "flowing water, one hundred flowers" — a Japanese artistic concept evoking the beauty of flowers reflected in and carried by moving water. The 2021 limited edition bottle design brings this concept to life through intricate floral patterns in the signature Hibiki 24-facet format.
• Is the liquid different from standard Hibiki Japanese Harmony? No — the liquid is the same Hibiki Japanese Harmony expression. The Ryusui-Hyakka is a limited edition bottle design, not a different blend. The distinction is entirely the 2021 floral limited edition presentation.
• What do the 24 facets of the bottle represent? The 24 facets on all Hibiki bottles represent the sekki — the 24 micro-seasons of the traditional Japanese lunar calendar. Each facet catches light differently, making the bottle a physical embodiment of seasonal change. The Ryusui-Hyakka design adds floral art across these facets.
• Is this a good collector's bottle? Yes — annual Hibiki limited edition bottle designs are produced in small quantities and not repeated. The 2021 Ryusui-Hyakka will not be reproduced.