The snake, a prominent figure featured in countless Chinese mythological legends and artworks alike, is often associated with a number of values–wisdom, mystery, and elegance
And elegant are the offerings by these brands, who have unveiled their Lunar New Year collections and limited edition offerings in homage of the Year of the Snake. If you’re looking for a gift this Chinese New Year that shows a little more sincerity than just another ang pao, perhaps one of these items may just be the right one for them.
Martell
In our opinion, there’s no better way to express how important someone is to you than with a exceptional gift that doesn’t come by easy. Limited to just 500 individually numbered bottles, the prestigious L’Or de Jean Martell Zodiac Edition continues its series this year with the Assemblage du Serpent; a rare masterpiece that is an exquisite blend of over 1,400 eaux-de-vie from Cognac’s four finest terroirs, it even includes selections from past years of the Snake.
The 2025 edition is also a testament to French craftsmanship; presented in a crystal decanter shaped like a drop of cognac, crafted by the esteemed French cristallerie, Baccarat. The decanter is crowned by a striking red crystal stopper in the shape of a serpent’s head, with 19-carat gold engraved with a snakeskin motif adorning its neck. This example would be the perfect addition to any collector’s trove.
Blancpain
In anticipation of the Year of the Snake, Blancpain has released the 2025 edition of its Villeret Traditional Chinese Calendar. This remarkable timepiece marries elements of both the Chinese and Gregorian calendars, reflecting their coexistence in Chinese culture—where the latter guides civil life, and the former remains integral to agriculture and traditional festivities. Crafted in platinum, the 45.2mm watch features a striking green Grand Feu enamel dial and is perfectly poised to mark the Lunar New Year. This luxurious creation comes with a price tag of approximately US$90,600.
Penfolds
Penfolds ushers in the 2025 Lunar New Year with a dazzling gifting collection honouring the elegance and agility of the snake. Each gift box is adorned with a striking gold-embellished design and showcases a serpent gliding across the packaging in dynamic poses. a fitting tribute to this celebrated symbol.
The Penfolds Lunar New Year Snake gifting series will be available in Singapore from 13 January onwards, featuring:
- Bin 389 Cabernet Sauvignon 2021: 750ml (S$138) | 1.5L (S$358)
- Grange 2020: 750ml (S$1,008)
- Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon 2022: 750ml (S$800)
- RWT Bin 798 Barossa Valley Shiraz: 750ml (S$218)
Montblanc
Montblanc marks the arrival of the Snake with the Meisterstück Calligraphy Solitaire Celadon Degradé fountain pen, an homage to the art of Chinese calligraphy and the rich traditions of Chinese craftsmanship. Adorned with elegant jade accents inspired by the prized Celadon porcelain originating from China and the timeless skill of jade carving, the pen is further elevated with gold tones, a colour regarded as auspicious in the Chinese culture. Both functional and sentimental, this exquisite creation is designed to inspire its owner to leave an indelible mark while embracing the new year with Montblanc as their trusted companion.
The Floral Atelier
Whether you’re looking to spruce up your homes with a pop of colour in anticipation of guests’ arrivals, or wishing to spread your well wishes this Lunar New Year, why not consider an exquisite floral bloom box from The Floral Atelier? In an exclusive partnership with world-renowned pâtissier Cedric Grolet, any order of the four specially curated bundles or orders exceeding S$628 from the Lunar New Year collection will come with the Prosperity Peach–a hyper-realistic peach dessert blending artistry and flavour, bringing its recipient longevity, good fortune and prosperity. Embracing the themes of the year that is growth, transformation and renewal, the bundles in the collection features traditional New Year plants such as pussy willows, azalea plants and pineapple plants.
The GlenAllachie
In a landmark release that marks the distillery’s first Chinese New Year offering, independent Scotch whisky distillery The GlenAllachie unveiled a limited edition single malt as an homage toward the Lunar New Year festivities. The GlenAllachie’s Year of the Snake Edition is an exceptional 11-year-old single malt featuring a luxurious Pedro Ximénez, Oloroso, and Virgin Oak cask finish. Crafted exclusively for the Asian market, this release offers indulgent notes of pear and ginger cake, orange peel, and butterscotch sauce. Bottled at 48% ABV, it remains non-chill-filtered and free from artificial colouring, promising purity in every sip.
In celebration of the Year of the Wooden Snake, The GlenAllachie has thoughtfully presented the bottle in a bespoke green packaging adorned with gold accents, hand-drawn illustrations, and topped off with a 3D gold snake charm draped around the bottle.
TWG Tea
TWG celebrates the season of metamorphosis and renewal with its latest limited-release addition to the Grand Mode Tea collection, the Snake Charmer Tea. Weaving together rich depths of black and matured tea, you’ll be greeted with a golden infusion accented by warm spices, zesty citrus, pineapple and marigold blossoms. From 2 January 2025 onwards, every purchase of the Snake Charmer Tea from TWG Tea salons and boutiques islandwide comes with a complimentary set of eight Snake Charmer Tea red packets. Though, the red packets are available in limited quantities–you know what to do.
