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Get buzzy this Year of the Rabbit with these wines, whiskies and cognacs that come in exclusive packaging

Alcohol brands are welcoming the Year of the Rabbit with exclusive alcohol releases that make for a boozy celebration. German wine brand Dr. L Riesling, for example, has packaged its signature expression in a special bottle that comes with an auspicious rabbit on the label. Meanwhile, whisky brands such as Glenfiddich and Johnnie Walker have collaborated with renowned Asian artists to take inspiration from this year’s Chinese animal zodiac to spruce up the designs of their boxes. Let us not forget cognacs, which are often served during reunion dinners. This year, Rémy Martin has bottled its signature expression with a cocktail shaker, so you can opt to serve it whichever way you want: neat, iced or mixed in cocktails.

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1. Glenfiddich Limited Edition Gift Packs

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Above Reserva Rum Cask 21 Year Old

In welcoming the Year of the Rabbit, the single malt Scotch whisky collaborated with Chinese illustrator Yixin Zeng to design four exquisite gift packs for its 12, 15 and 18 Year Old and Reserva Rum Cask 21 Year Old. At the centre of his designs is the iconic royal stag surrounded by a festive wonderland, and brought alive by prosperous elements such as Chinese dragon, Chinese crane, feathers and fish, and fireworks. Each expression comes in a specific colour and is packaged with a highball glass or nosing dram for better enjoyment. The festive bottles are available for purchase on since1887.com.

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2. Johnnie Walker Lunar New Year Limited Edition Design

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Trust Johnnie Walker Blue Label to release an exclusive bottle in time for your Lunar New Year celebration. This year, the whisky brand worked with Angel Chen, the Shanghai-based designer who starred in Netflix’s Next in Fashion documentary, to dream up own interpretation of the Year of the Rabbit. Inspired by Johnnie Walker’s tagline, “Keep Walking” she painted the rabbit prancing in the mountains. Meanwhile, the different layers of colours used in the design also reflect the rarest expressions used in making the whisky. The Johnnie Walker Blue Label Lunar New Year bottle is available for purchase at major retailers.

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3. Dr. L Riesling Year of the Rabbit 2023

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Dr. L Riesling Year of the Rabbit 2023
Above Dr. L Riesling Year of the Rabbit 2023

Dr. L Riesling welcomes the Lunar New Year with a limited-edition riesling bottle, exclusively available at 1855 The Bottleshop. The label features a red rabbit, alluding to this year’s zodiac animal, but the bottle contains the same fresh and fruity style of Mosel Riesling with a fine mineral edge. Its flavour profile makes it a good match to an assortment of Lunar New Year snacks, including bak kwa, pineapple tarts and hae bee hiam.

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4. Rémy Martin 1738 Accord Royal Harmonia Limited Edition

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Reunion dinners aren’t complete without cognacs, whose robust flavours make them a perfect match to the rich and flavourful Lunar New Year dishes. This year, why not enjoy the brandy in a cocktail, as Rémy Martin has released a limited-edition gift pack that includes a bottle of the Rémy Martin 1738 Accord Royal Harmonia and a branded cocktail shaker. Enjoy the expression on its own, and savour its delicious notes of vanilla or brioche, or use that cocktail shaker wisely to prepare the Sidecar or Collins. The set is packed in a striking gold box and is available for purchase on lazada.sg.

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5. Glen Grant New Year Gift Set

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The Speyside distillery’s core range of whiskies has been given a new look this Lunar New Year with a themed packaging and limited releases of its aged 21 Years Single Malt Scotch Whisky. The 12, 15 and 18 Year Old whiskies come in a beautifully designed box inspired by the revival of nature, as evinced by the sprouting seedlings, blooming flowers like peonies, and a rabbit behind the Glen Grant logo to bring forth luck.

As for the aged 21 Years Single Malt Scotch Whisky, which will be officially released in March 2023, limited bottles will be released during the Lunar New Year period to delight imbibers with its complex notes of tropical notes and malty crème brulee. It also comes in an all-red box designed to the theme of “Celebration of Our Legacy”. It features an image of homes festooned with Lunar New Year decorations interspersed with elements of the distillery, water and wine lines, plus fireworks. The limited releases are available for purchase at major online retailers.

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