A bottle of amber-coloured XO cognac next to a decorative red box and vase of flowers on a red table.
Rémy Martin XO, Year of the Horse.

Limited-edition bottles for Lunar New Year 2026

Brands around the world are celebrating the Year of the Horse with special releases, from Hennessey to Remy Martin.

On February 17, people from around the world will celebrate Lunar New Year over food and drinks. It’s an important day for honouring family and making wishes for the upcoming year. The dishes chosen typically carries symbolic importance. For example, tangerines represent luck and good fortune across countries like China and South Korea.

It will also be the Year of the Horse. According to the Chinese zodiac, this animal represents confidence, responsibility and a free spirit. In particular, 2026 will be the Year of the Fire Horse, as the Chinese zodiac also believes in five rotating zodiac elements.

Brands from around the world are jumping in on the celebration with limited-edition Lunar New Year alcohol gifts and sets. That includes a delightful gift set from the B.C.-based Mission Hill Winery and a beautiful design collaboration between Rémy Martin and Chinese artist, Xue Song. Here are some of our top picks.

Shop these limited-edition Lunar New Year alcohol gifts

A bottle of amber-coloured XO cognac next to a decorative red box featuring a yellow centaur.

Rémy Martin XO Lunar New Year Edition – Horse

Rémy Martin

In honour of the Year of the Horse, Rémy Martin tapped Chinese artist Xue Song to design the packaging, which features the company’s centaur mascot leading five horses across a field. On the palate, this luxurious bottle has notes of juicy plum, candied oranges, hazelnuts and cinnamon.

Price: $344.95

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Three bottles of wine with a stack of red envelopes and a commemorative bronze horse wine stopper.

Fire Horse Wine Collection

Mission Hill Winery

On Lunar New Year, give the gift of wine- or share this set with two friends or family members. It features three of the Kelowna-based winery’s most celebrated bottles: 2020 Quatrain, 2022 Perpetua and 2022 Terroir Cabernet Sauvignon. While supplies last, all purchases will include a Year of the Horse wine stopper.

Price: $212.00

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A blue bottle with a gold seal next to a matching blue box featuring a horse design.

Johnnie Walker Blue Label – Year Of The Horse

Johnnie Walker

For Lunar New Year, Johnnie Walker has collaborated with Hong Kong-born London-based fashion designer Robert Wun on a limited-edition redesign. It’s a keepsake that is as beautiful as it tastes. This vibrant Scotch Whisky has layers of flavour, including fruit, spice and smokiness. 

Price: $419.95

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A red bottle of VSOP cognac with a red label and seal next to a cream and red box.

Hennessy VSOP Lunar New Year 2026

Hennessy

To celebrate Lunar New Year, Hennessy has released limited-edition versions of four signature bottles, including the Hennessy VSOP cognac. It’s a masterfully smooth blend of over 60 eaux-de-vie, with hallmarks of vanilla, clove, cinnamon and candied fruit.

Price: $124.95

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A red box opened to show a black bottle of wine with a white label picturing a red horse.

Cabernet Shiraz, 2023 Bin 389 Year of the Horse Magnum

Penfolds

The Australian wine producer’s classic Bin 389 wine gets a packaging upgrade. It’s a beautiful balance of Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz, with aromas of dark fruit, chocolate and cinnamon. The palate is vibrant red currant with vanilla and savoury olive tones.

Price: $214.99

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Orange and yellow gift set box depicting a bottle of amber cognac and a clear glass.

Meukow XO Cognac Lunar New Year Gift Set

Meukow

The historic French cognac producer has released a beautiful Lunar New Year gift set, which includes two branded glasses. Of course, it also has a bottle of their XO Cognac, which has an intense heart of almond and hazelnut, with notes of candied orange, prune, chocolate and leather.

Price: $300.35

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A black bottle of wine with a red and yellow label next to a red rectangular box.

Amarone Lunar New Year Horse, Vintage 2020

Masi Costasera

This is the fourth bottle in the Costasera Lunar Collection. For the Year of the Horse, they are releasing this vigorous, full-bodied and rich Italian red wine. It has tasting notes of stewed fruit, coffee and cocoa and over 30 years of aging potential.

Price: $72.99

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More Lunar New Year gift guides on ELLE Gourmet

Gift your loved ones these limited-edition foodie products. Our picks include on-theme Stanley tumblers, made-in-Canada chocolates and special-edition luxury teas.

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