Cover Martell’s L’Or de Jean Martell Zodiac Edition – Assemblage du Cheval for Chinese New Year (Photo: Martell)
Martell’s L’Or de Jean Martell Zodiac Edition – Assemblage du Cheval for Chinese New Year (Photo: Martell)
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From Martell’s Baccarat-crowned cognac to Johnnie Walker’s couture-inspired Blue Label, discover the standout bottles and gifting collections set to elevate reunion dinners and celebrations this Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year, which falls on 17 February, is just around the corner. That means it’s almost time for homecomings and celebratory meals, best enjoyed with meaningful toasts that welcome the Year of the Horse. Symbolising momentum and success, this spirited zodiac has inspired the world’s leading wine and spirit houses to reimagine their prized expressions and limited-edition releases as objets d’art.
The appeal of these Chinese New Year editions lies not only in the liquid itself, but also in the way master artisans and heritage houses interpret the horse’s symbolic power. This year is particularly special: it marks the Fire Horse, a rare convergence that occurs only once every 60 years, when the animal sign aligns with its elemental counterpart.
Martell
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Martell’s L’Or de Jean Martell Zodiac Edition – Assemblage du Cheval
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A jewel of the season, Martell’s L’Or de Jean Martell Zodiac Edition – Assemblage du Cheval arrives in a strictly limited run of 500 individually numbered bottles. Created by Cellar Master Christophe Valtaud, the blend draws on rare, very old eaux-de-vie—primarily from Grande Champagne—to express the horse’s nobility, vitality and controlled power. Housed in a Baccarat-crafted decanter crowned with a deep red crystal horse-head stopper, it is a fittingly majestic tribute to the zodiac animal.
To bring the release to life, the House of Martell is also hosting an open-house experience at Ion Orchard’s B4 Indoor Atrium from February 5 to 12, inviting the public to step into its world of craftsmanship and celebration.
For purchase enquiries, please contact hello@le-cercle.sg.
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The Glen Grant
Above The Glen Grant 12-Year-Old, 15-Year-Old, and 18-Year-Old whiskies
The Glen Grant 12-Year-Old, 15-Year-Old, and 18-Year-Old whiskies
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For the festive season, The Glen Grant dresses up its 12-, 15- and 18-Year-Old single malts in striking new gift boxes inspired by the strength and dynamism of the horse. Each set also includes two finely crafted glasses, a subtle nod to the belief that prosperity is best shared in pairs.
Inside, the whiskies remain as expressive as ever: the 12-Year-Old offers notes of apple pie, caramel and almonds; the 15-Year-Old leans into spiced pears, toffee and marmalade; while the 18-Year-Old delivers deeper flavours of caramel, vanilla and raisins.
The collection is available at selected Cold Storage outlets and specialist wine and spirits retailers.
Read more: How The Glen Grant’s Garden of Splendours inspired its new collection
Hennessy
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Hennessy’s limited-edition Chinese New Year bottles
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Few maisons embrace Chinese New Year with as much flourish as Hennessy, which returns with special-edition VSOP, XO and Paradis bottles for the Year of the Horse, dressed in flowing red designs and a galloping horse motif. The maison also introduces a Singapore-exclusive Reunion Kit designed to elevate festive house visits with cognac, tulip glasses, décor and Bee Cheng Hiang snacks.
In its first local Chinese New Year partnership, Hennessy teams up with heritage bak kwa brand Bee Cheng Hiang, with pop-ups at Pagoda Street, Serangoon and FairPrice Finest Clarke Quay running until February 8, 2026.
The limited-edition bottles are available at selected FairPrice and Cold Storage stores islandwide.
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Johnnie Walker Blue Label
Above Johnnie Walker Blue Label’s limited-edition Chinese New Year bottle, created in collaboration with Robert Wun
Johnnie Walker Blue Label’s limited-edition Chinese New Year bottle, created in collaboration with Robert Wun
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A meeting of haute couture and rare whisky defines Johnnie Walker’s Year of the Horse release, created in collaboration with Hong Kong-born, London-based designer Robert Wun. His bold, avant-garde vision lends the Blue Label bottle a contemporary edge, capturing the horse’s symbolism of vitality and forward motion.
Within is the same revered Blue Label, drawn from some of the rarest casks in the house’s reserves. Served neat or with a splash of iced water, it unfolds layers of spice, vanilla, honey, caramel, hazelnut and dark chocolate, finishing with a lingering smokiness.
The Robert Wun edition is available in Singapore at Ashers Singapore, Paneco and Jarbarla.
Penfolds
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Penfolds Chinese New Year gifting
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Penfolds gallops into the festivities with its 2026 Chinese New Year Horse Collection, fronted by the legendary Grange alongside Bin 707, St Henri Shiraz, Bin 389 and FWT 585. Each wine is presented in festive gift boxes awash in red, gold and jade, with layered designs that echo the horse’s sense of movement and strength.
The Grange gift box reveals intricate paper-cut-inspired artwork when opened, while its detachable base transforms into a Penfolds keyring for keepsake appeal. Bin 389 is offered in both a 1.5-litre magnum with gift box and a 750ml format with bottle artwork.
The collection is available at selected fine wine retailers including 1855 Bottle Shop, Le Rouge, Moomba and Cellarbration.
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Dudi Aureus is the senior dining and travel editor at Tatler Singapore, covering the city’s most exciting restaurants, global travel trends, and the personalities shaping the culinary and lifestyle scenes. She also serves as co-jury chair for the Tatler Best awards in Singapore, celebrating the very best in hospitality. When she’s off duty, she can often be found at a favourite hole-in-the-wall Thai spot, savouring a perfectly balanced pad thai.
