This coming February 12, 2021 marks the beginning of the year of the Ox. In Chinese zodiac, the ox is known to be diligent, hardworking, and honest in nature. Those born in the year of the Ox are known to achieve their goals through consistent effort and discipline, just like former president Barack Obama and legendary actress Meryl Streep! Chinese astrologers claim that hard workers will be rewarded. Prosperity and abundance will manifest to those who persist. After the crisis that affected most of us in 2020, this year is also known to be the year of recovery. Whether you believe in astrology or not, it’s best to have a think about your goals and invest more for the long-term. While you’re at it, celebrate Chinese New Year with our Chinese New Year picks:

1. Hennessy VSOP Chinese New Year

Classic vanilla and oak tones, light fruit, soft cinnamon… You can drink your Hennessy VSOP neat in a tulip shaped glass or a tumbler glass with ice. Hennessy VSOP is adored for its touch of orange chocolate on the palate.

2. Johnnie Walker Blue Label Year of the Ox

Johnnie Walker Blue Label’s aroma lingers with cola, bitter cocoa, cedar wood shavings, and roasted coffee beans. While the taste envelopes with a rich honey sweetness emerges, accompanied by hints of pepper and dried fruits, before an impossibly long, lingering, smooth finish of perfectly balanced soft smoke.

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3. The Boutique-y Whisky Company CNY Tamdhu 12yo

Wrapped up in a special illustrated box to celebrate the Chinese New Year, this 12-year-old expression holds aromas of rich and enticing, iced cinnamon rolls, oranged boiled sweets, and fresh sweet oak with raisins with a hint of mint! Silky texture that coats the mouth with banana, berry jam, malt biscuit and classic sherry oak depth, it finishes with the balance of ground spice and dried fruit. Smooth way to celebrate Chinese New Year!

4. Dalmore 12yo

To taste whisky, some experts would recommend adding just a little splash of water (room temperature) to open up the aromas and the palate of whisky. Each whisky is unique with its own story. This 12 years old scotch carries outstanding single malt matured in American white oak ex-bourbon casks and finessed in rare and matured oloroso sherry casks. Dalmore is also good to be paired with a serving of creme brulee or some dark chocolate or coffee.

May we continue to attract good luck, prosperity, and abundance this 2021! Claim your success and celebrate Chinese New Year with our smooth selections. Drink responsibly.