Chinese New Year 2025: Celebrate the upcoming festivities with these limited edition bottles

This Chinese New Year, Johnnie Walker’s Blue Label and XR 21-Year-Old receive a festive makeover courtesy of renowned Taiwanese-American artist James Jean. Jean’s captivating design features three snakes symbolising wisdom, intelligence, and intuition amidst blooming flowers, representing transformation and new beginnings.

The Blue Label’s velvety smoothness and the XR 21’s vibrant flavour profile—crafted with a meticulous three-stage blending process—are a testament to Johnnie Walker’s commitment to quality and evolution. Retailing at RM1,239 and RM809, respectively, these limited editions are must-haves for collectors and celebrants who appreciate a perfect blend of artistry and craftsmanship.

Hennessy teams up with Chinese fashion designer Shuting Qiu to create a striking Chinese New Year collection inspired by the Year of the Snake. The VSOP, XO, and Paradis bottles come adorned with Qiu’s vibrant snake motifs, abstract floral patterns, and bold colour palettes inspired by traditional Chinese brocade and embroidery.

Each bottle tells its own story: the youthful VSOP boasts playful floral designs, the bold XO features embossed textures in rich tones of red, gold, and blue, and the elegant Paradis is a poetic celebration of prosperity and rebirth. This collection seamlessly blends tradition and innovation, making it a centrepiece for festive feasts or a luxurious gift to start the year on a high note.

Glenfiddich welcomes the Year of the Snake with “A Gift for Great Encounters,” collaborating with Chengdu-born contemporary ink artist Zhang Yu. The collection’s design bridges Eastern and Western aesthetics by combining Glenfiddich’s iconic stag with the Nine-Coloured Deer, a mythical symbol of wisdom, compassion, and unity from Dunhuang folklore.

Each gift set includes elegantly designed whisky-nosing or rock glasses available in Glenfiddich’s 12, 15, 18, and 21-Year-Old whiskies. Zhang’s intricate artwork elevates the collection into a true celebration of tradition and artistry. This release reflects the brand’s 17-year legacy in China, making it a thoughtful gift for whisky connoisseurs and a refined way to toast the season.

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Martell rings in the Chinese New Year with a breathtaking range of limited-edition cognacs. The L’Or de Jean Martell Zodiac Edition—Assemblage du Serpent takes centre stage, crafted from over 1,400 eaux-de-vie and embodying the elegance of the Year of the Snake.

The collection also features the Martell Cordon Bleu x Ivan Lam edition, celebrating 130 years in Malaysia with a design that merges French and Malaysian cultural elements. Renowned artist Wu Jian’an contributes festive designs to the Martell Cordon Bleu, Noblige, and XO, showcasing motifs like lanterns and firecrackers. The VSOP gift set adds a dynamic touch to the range, with its versatile blend perfect for neat sipping or cocktails.

Chivas Regal 18 collaborates with Malaysian artist Michelle Yap for a striking Chinese New Year limited-edition pack. Yap’s design features bold gold strokes, swirling patterns, and snake-inspired motifs, reflecting the whisky’s intricate 85 flavour notes, ranging from dried fruits to dark chocolate.

The luxurious packaging complements the rich, complex character of Chivas Regal 18, turning each bottle into a visual and sensory masterpiece. Available at premier retailers like The Chamber, Wine Warehouse, Aeon, Jaya Grocer, and Mercato, this release is perfect for festive gatherings or as a standout gift for whisky lovers.

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Renowned wine producer Penfolds joins the Chinese New Year festivities with a limited-edition gifting range inspired by the Year of the Snake. Signature offerings include the iconic Grange 2020, Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon 2022, and Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz 2022, with intricately designed snake motifs adorning the bottles and gift boxes.

Penfolds’ RWT Bin 798 Barossa Valley Shiraz 2022 adds to the collection’s allure, showcasing the winery’s legacy of multi-vineyard blending. The collection launches mid-January 2025, with availability at major retailers like Jaya Grocer, Wine Shops, and The Chamber.

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