Chinese New Year always arrives with a flourish of red, gold, and all things auspicious, but for collectors and spirit lovers, the season brings an added thrill: the unveiling of limited-edition bottles crafted just for the festivities. This year, distillers and maisons are leaning deeper into artistry and storytelling, releasing striking designs and exclusive blends that honour the Year of the Snake while doubling as display-worthy keepsakes. These are the bottles bringing prosperity, personality, and a touch of magic to your CNY celebrations.
1. Rémy Martin
To celebrate the Year of the Horse, Rémy Martin has collaborated with renowned Chinese artist Xue Song to create a striking Lunar New Year limited-edition collection. Xue Song’s bold Pop Art style transforms the House’s iconic Centaur emblem into a vivid narrative, with a herd of horses galloping across vibrant red gift boxes and bottles. The artwork fuses Chinese ink and collage with images drawn from the Maison’s archives, creating a symbolic and collectible expression of strength, vitality, and forward momentum – reflecting the optimism and energy of the new year.
The collection features limited-edition presentations of XO, VSOP, and CLUB, each showcasing the Maison’s exceptional craftsmanship and depth of character. The XO decanter gleams with a golden Centaur and colorful elements of Xue Song’s collage, while the VSOP is elevated with elegant embossing and frosted glass, embodying refinement and balance. Together, these editions offer a festive and collectible way to celebrate the season, merging artistic vision, heritage, and the richness of Rémy Martin’s cognacs into a truly memorable experience.
The Rémy Martin Year of the Horse limited-edition collection is available at selected retailers in Malaysia including The Chamber, Hank’s Jaya Grocer, Aeon, The Food Merchant, B.I.G., Village Grocer, Mercato, and BSC Fine Foods.
2. Royal Salute
Royal Salute ushers in the Year of the Horse with a striking Lunar New Year Special Edition of its signature 21 Year Old, wrapped in artistry that celebrates renewal, prosperity, and festive splendour. This year’s theme, “Ignite the New Year,” comes alive through an exquisite illustration by award-winning British artist Emily Carter, whose intricate, nature-driven style transforms the gift pack into a vivid emblem of celebration. Flourishing peonies, soaring cranes, delicate butterflies, and bursts of fireworks weave together with regal motifs – majestic lions and the Tower of London – to honour the Maison’s heritage while capturing the dynamism and joy of a hopeful new year.
Inside the ornate presentation box lies the iconic Royal Salute 21 Year Old Signature Blend, a timeless expression unchanged since its creation more than 70 years ago. Crafted from some of the rarest aged whiskies, it unfolds with notes of ripe fruit, gentle spice, and a velvety richness that lingers luxuriously – an exceptional bottle designed for meaningful gifting and unforgettable gatherings. Housed in a ruby-red flagon reminiscent of crown jewels, this limited edition stands as both a collector’s treasure and a celebratory toast to new beginnings.
Available at selected premium retail and liquor stores, the official Pernod Ricard Malaysia Shopee Store, and via direct purchase.
3. Martell
For Chinese New Year 2026, Martell reimagines its most iconic cognacs through the elegant power of calligraphy, unveiling limited editions that honour the enduring symbolism of the horse. In collaboration with celebrated Chinese artist He Datian, each bottle becomes a canvas where a spirited stallion emerges from the brushstrokes that form the word “Martell.” His expressive inkwork shifts in personality to reflect each expression: layered, galloping forms for the fruit-forward VSOP; a bold, rearing horse for Noblige; and swift, dynamic motion for Cordon Bleu and XO. Finished in vivid festive tones and shimmering metallic accents, the collection fuses heritage, craft, and artistic energy into meaningful gifts for the season.
At the pinnacle of these celebratory releases is L’Or de Jean Martell Zodiac Edition – Assemblage du Cheval, an extraordinary cognac limited to just 500 bottles globally and only 26 in Malaysia. For this iteration, Cellar Master Christophe Valtaud selects exceptional eaux-de-vie from past Years of the Horse, amplifying the blend’s vitality and refined complexity without altering its iconic essence. The result is a rare, energetic expression with notes of honey, candied fruit, florals, red berries, and blackcurrant, presented in a breathtaking Baccarat decanter crowned with a deep red crystal horse’s-head stopper. Nestled within a handcrafted wooden case, it stands as both a collector’s masterpiece and a tribute to Martell’s spirit of legacy, artistry, and noble strength.
Martell’s Year of the Horse limited-edition range – including the exclusive L’Or de Jean Martell Zodiac Edition – Assemblage du Cheval – can be found at selected premium retailers and specialist stores across Malaysia.
4. Johnnie Walker
Johnnie Walker welcomes the Year of the Horse with two exquisite limited-edition releases – Johnnie Walker Blue Label and John Walker & Sons XR 21 – reimagined through the artistic vision of haute couturier Robert Wun. Known for his sculptural silhouettes and surrealist approach, the Hong Kong-born designer lends his signature couture flair to the zodiac’s emblem of progress and vitality. His design depicts a horse mid-stride alongside a dramatic, flowing figure, mirroring the layered depth, craftsmanship, and forward momentum that define Johnnie Walker’s most prestigious blends.
Beyond the striking presentation lies the refined character of each whisky: the rarity and velvety complexity of Blue Label, selected from only 1 in 10,000 casks, and the elegant, three-stage–blended XR 21 with its warm notes of honey, tropical fruit, caramel, and gentle smoke. Together, these collector’s editions capture the essence of heritage elevated through modern artistry, which is perfect for festive gifting, celebratory moments, or adding a touch of prestige to any Lunar New Year table.
The Johnnie Walker Blue Label Year of the Horse Limited Edition and the John Walker & Sons XR 21 Year of the Horse Limited Edition are available at selected participating retail stores and high-energy outlets across Malaysia.
5. Hennessy
Hennessy ushers in Chinese New Year 2026 with a striking limited-edition collection that pays tribute to the Year of the Horse – a symbol of power, freedom, and forward motion. This festive release reimagines Hennessy V.S.O.P, X.O, and Paradis through a dynamic artistic lens, wrapped in sculptural fluidity and bold metallic copper tones balanced by deep mineral shades. Anchored by a vivid red palette that signifies prosperity and celebration, each bottle features a galloping horse in motion, capturing the spirit of new beginnings and the energy that defines the year ahead.
More than a collectible, the design invites personal interpretation with its interplay of sculpted contours and open spaces – an echo of the layered complexity within each Hennessy expression. It’s a thoughtful ode to the Maison’s long-standing relationship with Chinese culture, one that bridges heritage with modern artistry and elevates every reunion, gifting moment, or celebratory toast.
The Hennessy Chinese New Year 2026 Limited-Edition Collection is available at selected retail stores, supermarkets, wine specialists, and Chinese independent retailers across Malaysia, while stocks last.
6. Deanston Virgin Oak
Deanston Virgin Oak marks Chinese New Year 2026 with a bold limited edition sleeve that pays tribute to the Year of the Horse through a distinctly Scottish lens. Inspired by The Kelpies, the monumental equine sculptures that rise dramatically between Falkirk and Grangemouth, the design captures strength, movement, and artistry in flowing lines and festive tones. This dynamic presentation mirrors the vitality and progress symbolised by the horse, while framing Deanston’s beloved Highland single malt in a gift-ready form for the season.
Inside, the award-winning Deanston Virgin Oak remains a favourite among whisky lovers for its approachable richness and exceptional value. A maturation journey that begins in ex-bourbon barrels and finishes in Virgin American Oak for nine to 12 months gives the whisky its signature depth, offering aromas of lemon zest, barley sugar, apple and nutmeg, followed by a palate of candied fruit, vanilla toffee and heather honey. It delivers a light, spicy finish with honeyed malt and sweet oak.
Now available across selected Malaysian retailers and online at singleandavailable.com.my, this festive edition is a meaningful choice for gifting and celebration, fusing Scottish heritage with Lunar New Year symbolism in an elegant, collectible package.
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Featured image: Royal Salute