Use the coupon code CNY2026 at checkout to get 10% off the bottles listed in these articles (excluding those currently on promotional prices). Valid until 28 February 2026.
Looking for the perfect Chinese New Year whisky gift in 2026? The Year of the Horse symbolises energy, success, and forward momentum — making whisky an ideal gift to express prosperity and confidence. Here are some of our recommendations:
Deanston Virgin Oak (CNY Edition) – from Deanston Distillery
One of the most visually striking Chinese New Year whiskies available, with a distinctive packaging that features The Kelpies, a pair of monumental steel horse-heads between the Scottish towns of Falkirk and Grangemouth. At just RM255, this single malt offers an outstanding value for the quality it delivers. Buy Deanston Virgin Oak now.
Bunnahabhain 12 Year Old – from Bunnahabhain Distillery
A classic Islay single malt without peat smoke. Balanced, rich, sherried, and very approachable — one of the most popular whisky gifts for any occasion. With the gift pack, you’ll also get a nosing glass included.Buy Bunnahabhain 12 Year Old (Gift Pack) now.
Glenfarclas 25 Year Old Gift Pack – from Glenfarclas Distillery
When it comes to traditional styles of Scotch, you can’t go wrong with the single malts from Glenfarclas, one of Speyside’s iconic distilleries. Matured for a full 25 years in ex-sherry casks, this is elegance in a bottle, and presented in a red gift box that includes one nosing glass.Buy Glenfarclas 25 Year Old (Gift Pack) now.
Arran Amarone Cask Finish – from Arran Distillery
Arran’s tropical fruit-rich single malt is given a finish in quality Italian Amarone wine casks, a full-bodied wine famous for its intense flavors of dark fruit, chocolate, and spice. The result is a single malt that offers plenty of red-berry richness, tropical fruits, chocolate, and baking spices.Buy Arran Amarone now.
Glencadam Reserva Tawny Port Cask – from Glencadam Distillery
Glencadam’s floral and lightly elegant Highland-style single malt is finished in Tawny Port casks, delivering rich red-fruit notes and warmth. A refined choice that pairs beautifully with festive reunion dinners.Buy Glencadam Reserva Tawny Port Cask now.
Kilchoman Machir Bay – from Kilchoman Distillery
Bold, smoky, and coastal. This single malt from Islay’s only farm distillery follows the traditional ways of making single malt, while having a good eye for modern cask maturation methods and variety of flavours.Buy Kilchoman Machir Bay now.
Teeling Explorers 15 Year Old Mugi Shochu Cask – from Teeling Whiskey Company
A unique Irish whiskey finished in Japanese barley shochu casks. A standout conversation piece for adventurous drinkers who want to try something new.Buy Teeling Explorers 15 Year Old Mugi Shochu Cask now.
Old Perth Original – from Morrison Scotch Whisky Distillers
A sherry-forward blended malt from one of Scotland’s most respected independent bottlers. Rich with notes of dried fruits and nuts, this is an easy-to-share malt whisky — excellent value for family gatherings and gifting.Buy Old Perth Original Blended Malt now.
Golden Horse Bushu – from Toa Shuzo
Symbolic and distinctive, this Japanese whisky is especially fitting for the Year of the Horse, combining meaning with refined elegance.Buy Golden Horse Bushu now.
