Hibiki 30 Years Old – Hiroshi Senju Edition

In 2025, the House of Suntory unveiled one of its most important artistic collaborations: Hibiki 30 Years Old Hiroshi Senju Edition.

Ultra-limited, visually breathtaking, and crafted with extraordinary detail, this release transforms Hibiki 30 from a rare whisky into a museum-grade collectible.

Who Is Hiroshi Senju?

Hiroshi Senju (born 1958, Tokyo) is one of Japan’s most celebrated contemporary artists — renowned worldwide for his serene, ethereal waterfall paintings.

He is a master of nihonga, a traditional Japanese technique that uses:

• Natural pigments (minerals, coral, crushed oyster shells)

• Handmade mulberry paper

• A flowing, gravity-guided method that mimics the movement of water

Senju’s work blends ancient methods with modern minimalism, creating art that feels calm, spiritual, and timeless.
He has exhibited globally, won awards including at the Venice Biennale, and has an entire museum dedicated to his work in Karuizawa.

Why Hiroshi Senju Is the Perfect Fit for Hibiki 30

Suntory chose Senju for more than aesthetic beauty — they chose him because his art mirrors the soul of Hibiki.

His waterfalls embody:

• Harmony — the core philosophy behind Hibiki

• Nature’s flow — echoing whisky’s journey through seasons and time

• Purity and restraint — values shared with Japanese craftsmanship

• Timelessness — fitting for a whisky aged over 30 years

Just as Senju layers translucent pigments to create depth, Hibiki’s blenders layer long-aged malts and grain whiskies to create harmony.
The philosophies align perfectly — making this collaboration feel inevitable.

The Artwork: “Waterfall on Colours ‘Hibiki’”

For this release, Senju created an original work using ten natural shades of purple, inspired by Hibiki’s iconic kokimurasaki gradient.

The artwork appears on:

• The bottle

• The embossed label

• The presentation box

• A custom byōbu-style folding screen display

• The full collector’s set booklet

It is not packaging — it is an art installation surrounding the whisky.

Inside the Bottle: Hibiki 30 Years Old

A harmonious blend of rare long-aged whiskies from:

• Yamazaki Distillery (malt)

• Hakushu Distillery (malt)

• Chita Distillery (grain)

Shaped by decades of slow maturation — including Mizunara oak influence — this is one of Suntory’s most revered creations.

Tasting Profile (Reported)

Nose: Leather, raisin, prune, sweet chestnut
Palate: Brown sugar, dried fig, apricot jam, cedar, gingerbread
Finish: Long, incense-like, Mizunara spice and warm wood

Release Details

• Edition: Hibiki 30 Years Old Hiroshi Senju Collaboration

• Bottle Size: 700ml

• ABV: 43%

• Release Year: 2025

• Estimated Quantity: ~300 bottles worldwide (ultra-limited)

• Estimated SRP: ~USD $7,500

• Markets: US, UK, Europe, Singapore, Japan, and limited travel retail

Secondary market premiums are expected to be substantial due to extreme rarity and artistic value.

We’re sold out on Hibiki 30 Senju,

However, if you need to secure yourself an allocation and want to be on the waiting list,

We can be contacted via whatsapp +65 82810414.
Alternatively, email us at [email protected]

Thank you for your kind attention,
Sin Hai
Japanese Whisky Enthusiast