The Arita and Kutani ceramic decanters were an annual limited release from Suntory, bottled between 2001 and 2014. Each one contains their exceptional Hibiki 21 year old blend, which contains malt from their Yamazaki and Hakushu distilleries, and grain from the Chita distillery. Arita and Kutani are the pre-eminent ceramic houses in Japan, both located on the islad of Kyushu. Each year, both houses designed a decanter each, and they are all hand-painted.

This is the Kutani-yaki 2001 release, bottled for the year 2002.

Content 600ml - volume 43%

Arita and Kutani are the pre-eminent ceramic houses in Japan, both located on the island of Kyushu From 2001 till 2014 each house designed a decanter, which was hand-painted and bottled with Suntory's exceptional Hibiki 21 years old.

This is the Aritayaki 2014 release, bottled for the year 2015, limited to 600 decanters.

Content 600ml - volume 43%

Arita and Kutani are the pre-eminent ceramic houses in Japan, both located on the island of Kyushu From 2001 till 2014 each house designed a decanter, which was hand-painted and bottled with Suntory's exceptional Hibiki 21 years old. 

This is the Aritayaki 2013 release, bottled for the year 2014, limited to 800 decanters.

Content 600ml - volume 43%

Arita and Kutani are the pre-eminent ceramic houses in Japan, both located on the island of Kyushu From 2001 till 2014 each house designed a decanter, which was hand-painted and bottled with Suntory's exceptional Hibiki 21 years old.

This is the Aritayaki 2011 release, bottled for the year 2012.

Content 600ml - volume 43%

Arita and Kutani are the pre-eminent ceramic houses in Japan, both located on the island of Kyushu. From 2001 till 2014 each house designed a decanter, which was hand-painted and bottled with Suntory's exceptional Hibiki 21 years old.

This is the Aritayaki 2009 release, limited to 700 decanters, bottled for the year 2010.

Content 600ml - volume 43%

Suntory introduced Hibiki in April 1989, released to celebrate the 90th Anniversary of the company.  The NAS premium blend at 43% ABV carried a suggested retail price of ¥10,000. Designated as “a masterful blend of specially aged whiskies with a mature full-bodied taste” on the front, the back label further elaborates that the contents are a mix of 30 different whiskies. The unique bottle, with its 24 facets that reflect the hours in the day as well as all the ‘small seasons’ in the year, sported a medallion, a gold cap stopper, all packaged in a luxurious box.

This is the second release, available between 1991 and 1994.

Content 750ml - volume 43%

This very special Yamazaki was bottled in 2011 in commemoration of the 55th anniversary of the Arima Kinen horse race, held annually since December 1956. Its frontlabel depicts a pair of Usagi (rabbits), one of the twelve signs of the Japanese zodiac, considered the most lucky ones.

Content 700ml - volume 48%

This very special Yamazaki was bottled in 2011 in commemoration of the 55th anniversary of the Arima Kinen horse race, held annually since December 1956. Its label depicts a pair of Uma (horses), one of the twelve signs of the Japanese zodiac.

Content 700ml - volume 48%

This Suntory Yamazaki Pure Malt was released June 9, 2003 to commemorate Yamazaki’s 80th Anniversary. The whisky itself is a blend of 15-year old Yamazaki aged in a Puncheon and 40-year old ‘Mizunara’ Yamazaki.

This is one of 5000 bottles.

Content 700ml - volume 43%

This very special Yamazaki was bottled in 2011 in commemoration of the 55th anniversary of the Arima Kinen horse race, held annually since December 1956. Its label depicts a pair of Hitsuji (sheep), one of the twelve signs of the Japanese zodiac.

Content 700ml - volume 48%

This very special Yamazaki was bottled in 2011 in commemoration of the 55th anniversary of the Arima Kinen horse race, held annually since December 1956. It's label depicts a pair of Saru (monkeys), one of the twelve signs of the Japanese zodiac.

Content 700ml - volume 48%

Yamazaki Mizunara Japanese Oak Cask 2010 is a limited release of 1.000 bottles.

Content 700ml - volume 48%

This decanter was released in 2000 in honor of the 40th anniversary of Video Promotions Inc., containing a 40 year (!) old Yamazaki, distilled in 1960.

Content 600ml - volume 43%

The Arita and Kutani ceramic decanters were an annual limited release from Suntory, bottled between 2001 and 2014. Each one contains their exceptional Hibiki 21 year old blend, which contains malt from their Yamazaki and Hakushu distilleries, and grain from the Chita distillery. Arita and Kutani are the pre-eminent ceramic houses in Japan, both located on the islad of Kyushu. Each year, both houses designed a decanter each, and they are all hand-painted.

This is the Hibiki Aritayaki 2005 release, bottled for the year 2006, limited to 650 decanters.

Content 600ml - volume 43%

The Arita and Kutani ceramic decanters were an annual limited release from Suntory, bottled between 2001 and 2014. Each one contains their exceptional Hibiki 21 year old blend, which contains malt from their Yamazaki and Hakushu distilleries, and grain from the Chita distillery. Arita and Kutani are the pre-eminent ceramic houses in Japan, both located on the islad of Kyushu. Each year, both houses designed a decanter each, and they are all hand-painted.

This is the Aritayaki 2004 Special Bottle, released for the year 2005, limited to 650 decanters.

Content 600ml - volume 43%

The Arita and Kutani ceramic decanters were an annual limited release from Suntory, bottled between 2001 and 2014. Each one contains their exceptional Hibiki 21 year old blend, which contains malt from their Yamazaki and Hakushu distilleries, and grain from the Chita distillery. Arita and Kutani are the pre-eminent ceramic houses in Japan, both located on the islad of Kyushu. Each year, both houses designed a decanter each, and they are all hand-painted.

This is the Hibiki Aritayaki 2001 Special Bottle, released for the year 2002.  

Content 600ml - volume 43%

This Aritayaki decanter is a replica of the colored Nabeshima (Honjio octagonal plate) owned by the Suntory Museum of Art. Bottled with a special blend containing malt & grain whisky which has aged over 17 years.

Content 600ml - volume 43%

This Aritayaki decanter is an exact replica of the Qingyun Gabun manuscript, a masterpiece from the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). Bottled with a special blend containing malt & grain whisky which has aged over 20 years.

Content 600ml - volume 43%

This Aritayaki decanter was released in 1998 for the zodiac year of the usagi. Based on the colored Awashima pattern bowl and the Sometsuku Usui plant pattern plate, decorated  in the kakiemon style with overglaze decoration called "enameled" ceramics and produced at the Iwao Tozan kiln. Filled with a special blend containing malt & grain whisky which has aged over 20 years.

Content 600ml - volume 43%

This Yamazaki Aritayaki decanter, containing a 12-year old malt whisky, was released in 1998, depicting a usagi (rabbit).

Content 600ml - volume 43%