The Year of the Horse heralds courage, vitality and forward momentum — traits beautifully reflected in these luxurious commemorative spirits. Leading Cognac houses and Scotch distilleries have unveiled limited editions that celebrate equine energy through bespoke packaging and innovative artistic collaborations.
Each release merges craftsmanship, heritage and visual artistry, offering collectors and enthusiasts a chance to toast in style. From Rémy Martin’s Centaur-inspired XO to Johnnie Walker’s couture collaborations, these limited editions are collectible expressions of culture, refinement and festive joy.
Best Year Of The Horse spirits for your home bar:
Rémy Martin XO x Xue Song Lunar New Year Gift Set
Rémy Martin celebrates the Year of the Horse with a collaboration featuring contemporary Chinese artist Xue Song. His artwork, ‘The Centaur is Paving the Way’, depicts a herd of five galloping horses guided by the golden Centaur across a vibrant red backdrop. Bamboo, clouds and rivers symbolise Rémy Martin’s Cognac terroir, while the Centaur’s javelin directs the herd skywards — echoing the House motto, “Feet on the ground, head in the stars.”
The limited-edition XO decanter and neck collar mirror the artwork, nestled in an embossed gift box that elevates the unboxing experience. The XO displays a fiery mahogany hue, with a nose of plums, figs, candied orange and jasmine. The generous palate balances passion fruit, autumn fruits, nutmeg and hazelnuts, finishing with roasted cocoa, honey and gingerbread.
Hennessy Year of the Horse Collection
Hennessy ushers in 2026 with a limited-edition collection across V.S.O.P, James Hennessy, X.O and Paradis, each adorned with a dynamic horse motif. Metallic copper tones on flowing red backgrounds highlight the horse’s energy, freedom and forward momentum.
Grounded in Eastern philosophy, the designs invite personal interpretation while celebrating Hennessy’s rich heritage with China, dating back to 1859. Each Cognac offers signature depth: X.O delivers ripe fruits and subtle spices, while Paradis impresses with elegance, length and complexity.
Vincent Montalescot, Hennessy CMO, says: “The Year of the Horse symbolises freedom, new perspectives and forward momentum. This collection embodies those values, celebrating both our history and the cultural energy of the new year.”
Martell XO 2026 Limited Edition
Martell XO enters the Year of the Horse with a regal design by Chinese artist He Datian. Poised white horses move across golden brushstrokes, reflecting the cognac’s prestige, strength and refinement.
The XO opens with aromas of dried fruits and delicate spices, leading to a palate layered with candied citrus, roasted nuts and hints of cocoa, finishing long and harmonious. He Datian’s intricate illustration on the decanter transforms the release into a collectible objet d’art, ideal for gifting or personal enjoyment.
Martell’s limited-edition XO embodies courage, vitality and elegance, celebrating the Year of the Horse through artistry, heritage and craftsmanship.
Lark 2026 Fire Horse Edition
Lark Distillery honours the Fire Horse with a Tasmanian single malt featuring artwork by Chris Yee. Waves of fire and water, wooden textures and flight paths evoke energy, movement and tradition, while Cradle Mountain anchors the composition.
Matured in first-fill sherry and port casks, finished in Seppeltsfield Tawny barrels, the whisky is chestnut-hued and complex. The nose reveals pear blossom and honeyed tea, while the palate offers orange-spiced cake, apricot compote, dried raisins and treacle sponge, finishing with subtle peat smoke and hazelnut praline.
The Fire Horse edition embodies vitality, perseverance and connection, perfect for collectors or Lunar New Year celebrations.
Johnnie Walker Blue Label & XR 21 Year of the Horse Limited Editions
Johnnie Walker collaborates with haute couturier Robert Wun for Lunar New Year editions of Blue Label and XR 21. Flowing couture forms complement horses in full stride, reflecting the complexity, depth and layered flavours of the whiskies.
Blue Label features mellow smoke, rose petals, citrus, vanilla, honey, caramel and dark chocolate, with a long finish. XR 21, blended through a rare three-stage process, offers honey, tempered spice, tropical fruits and soft smoke.
These editions celebrate courage, vitality and forward momentum — key traits of the Horse and Johnnie Walker’s Keep Walking ethos. Highly collectible, they make an exquisite gift or elevate Lunar New Year festivities with elegance and prestige.
