The best boozy gifts for Chinese New Year in Hong Kong

Carlsberg is ushering in the Year of the Dragon with a fresh artist collaboration. This year, contemporary Chinese artist Ofen Hu designed the fourth edition of the brand’s CNY release through Somexing Art Agency. The Carlsberg art captures the dragon as a symbol of the Chinese New Year, blending classic and contemporary elements. The new designs appear in Carlsberg Danish Pilsner and Carlsberg Smooth Draught. Alongside these designs, Carlsberg presents a limited release of Carlsberg’s Year of the Dragon mahjong set, with only 250 sets available. Until February 14th, customers spending $538+ on Carlsberg, 1664, or SKOL products can register on select retailers for a chance to purchase the Carlsberg’s Year of the Dragon mahjong set at $188.

Price: $34.50/500ml x 4 cans
Where to buy: hktvmall.com

World-renowned contemporary artist James Jean has crafted a striking new limited edition design for Johnnie Walker Blue Label Lunar New Year. Featuring the powerful Wood Dragon, this vibrant interpretation symbolises life, creativity, and future prosperity. Reflecting the resilient spirit of Johnnie Walker's motto, ‘Keep Walking,’ the design captures the dragon's vitality as it emerges amidst abundant nature, evoking hopeful energy and auspicious ambition. Starting this month, Johnnie Walker Blue Label CNY 2024 edition purchases at selected retail points in Hong Kong will receive a complimentary Johnnie Walker Blue Label x Riedel limited edition New Year gift set which includes two Riedel crystal glasses. Don't miss the chance to add the Lunar New Year John Walker & Sons XR 21 limited edition design to your collection — another creation by James Jean. 

Price: $1,880 Johnnie Walker Blue Label; $1,079 John Walker & Sons XR 21
Where to buy: liquidgold.com.hk; moshicellar.com 

The burgeoning wine industry in China is captivating wine enthusiasts with its diverse offerings. Xige Winery, led by experienced winemakers, has emerged as one of the region's prominent producers. This season is the perfect time to try one of their releases. Their limited edition Year of the Dragon red wine, crafted from 25-year-old vines and blending Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot, is a perfect addition to your Chinese New Year feasts.

Price: $598
Where to buy: hkliquorstore.com 

Cognacs are often enjoyed neat, but Maison Martell, a renowned producer since 1715, has crafted Noblige, an expression ideal for cocktails. Don't miss their new Year of the Dragon release, a collaboration with French designer Vincent Darre, featuring a unique design capturing a meeting between the Chinese dragon and the Martell swift.

Price: $688
Where: hkliquorstore.com 

Every year Hennessy, one of the best-selling Cognac, welcomes the Chinese New Year with a limited edition release. This year, the brand is ushering in the Year of the Dragon with a striking limited edition collection inspired by the digital art piece 'Dragon's Odyssey' of visionary Chinese artist Yang Yongliang. Yang combines traditional and digital art, infusing metallic dragons with life and energy. The Hennessy V.S.O.P and Hennessy X.O box designs are crafted with intricately detailed three-dimensional touches to the dragon's form, skin, and teeth. Meanwhile, the elegant Hennessy Paradis comes in a bottle crafted by the French porcelain house Bernardaud, with only 485 bottles available globally. 

Price: $698 Hennessy V.S.O.P; $2,298 Hennessy X.O
Where to buy: waishingwine.com.hk

Asahi Super Dry is celebrating the Lunar New Year with a special limited edition Pixel Art packaging. The brand has collaborated with Japanese artist Hermippe to encapsulate the clean, crisp taste of Asahi Super Dry in an exclusive design available in the Asia-Pacific region, including Hong Kong, Mainland China, Taiwan, and Singapore. The cans feature a vibrant pixelated dragon design, originally associated with Japan's 1970s video game culture, reflecting the forward-thinking philosophy shared by Asahi Super Dry.

Price: $51.90/500ml x 4 cans  
Where to buy: Available in select supermarkets, online, and restaurants in Hong Kong; hktvmall.com