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Kavalan Whisky is celebrating the Lunar New Year with its new whisky gift set

Celebrate the Year of the Horse with Kavalan's new whisky gift set

By Christopher Osburn Published January 14, 2026

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To celebrate the beginning of the Lunar New Year on February 17th and the Year of the Horse, Taiwan’s Kavalan Distillery and its importer, Hotaling & Co., recently announced the launch of a special gift box featuring its Triple Sherry Cask Single Malt Whisky.

Year of the Horse Lunar New Year Gift Set

The gift box is adorned with a golden horse (a symbol of vitality and good fortune) galloping over blooming peonies (which represent prosperity). In addition to a bottle of the aforementioned single malt whisky, the gift box also includes a tulip-shaped snifter.

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While the box and bottle label are elegantly designed, the whisky itself is just as noteworthy. Kavalan Triple Sherry Cask Single Malt Whisky is a marriage of whiskies aged in Oloroso, Pedro Ximénez, and Moscatel casks. According to the brand, the result is an 86-proof whisky that opens with aromas of berries, dried fruits, orange peels, chocolate, toffee, cinnamon, and oak. The palate is centered on dried fruits, caramelized sugar, and honey sweetness. The finish is medium in length, warm, and ends with a mix of honey, fruits, and oak.

“During this process, the flavors harmonize through a myriad combination of the three sherry cask whiskies, creating up to nine distinct sherry dimensions. With the dried fruits of the Oloroso cask as its main character, Triple Sherry is embellished with the sweetness of PX and Moscatel casks,” Senior Blender Zerose Yang says.

Where can I buy it?

The Kavalan Year of the Horse Lunar New Year Gift Set is available at select whisky retailers for the suggested retail price of $114.99 for a 700ml bottle.

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Christopher Osburn is a food and drinks writer located in the Finger Lakes Region of New York. He's been writing professional

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