Epicure’s gift guide: From indulgent chocolates and cookies to celebratory bottles, a curated selection of festive gifts for the epicurean in your life. Text: Eris Choo
Penfolds
Penfolds’ 2026 Lunar New Year series is perfect for wine lovers, led by its flagship Grange and featuring beloved classics like the Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon, St Henri Shiraz, Bin 389 Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz, and FWT 585 Cabernet Merlot Petit Verdot. Housed in exquisite gift boxes in hues of red, gold, and jade, the design takes inspiration from the ancient Chinese art of paper cutting. The Grange gift box even comes with a special tool that allows sections of the outer box to be lifted, revealing intricate layers of artwork underneath. The tool transforms into a keyring that doubles as a cherished keepsake. The collection is available at selected fine wine retailers or online at https://www.penfolds.com/en-sg/home.
The Glen Grant
The Glen Grant’s Lunar New Year collection brings together three of the distillery’s most expressive single malts: the 12-Year-Old, 15-Year-Old and 18-Year-Old. Each set includes two finely crafted glasses and features packaging adorned with a horse illustration, adding a festive yet understated touch while keeping the focus on what’s inside the bottle. The 12-Year-Old is light and approachable, with notes of apple pie, caramel and almonds, making it ideal for casual sipping or cocktails; while the 15-Year-Old offers more structure and depth, with notes of spiced pear, toffee and apricot marmalade. Completing the trio, the 18-Year-Old is elegant and balanced, with layers of malted caramel, vanilla and raisins.
Hennessy
Hennessy’s 2026 Chinese New Year Limited Edition collection features bold, flowing red designs accented with a dynamic galloping horse motif. Returning favourites Hennessy V.S.O.P, Hennessy X.O, and Hennessy Paradis are reimagined in these striking limited-edition bottles. The brand is also partnering with heritage brand Bee Cheng Hiang in its first Singapore-based Lunar New Year collaboration. The partnership will bring together cognac and bakkwa through festive pairings and
immersive pop-up experiences at Bee Cheng Hiang Chinatown (Pagoda Street), Serangoon, and FairPrice Finest Clarke Quay from now to 8 February 2026. Also introduced is the Hennessy Reunion Kit, made for modern festive gatherings and featuring a bottle of Hennessy, tulip glasses, festive décor and Bee Cheng Hiang snacks. The limited-edition collection will be available at selected retailers .
Martell
Cognac connoisseurs will want to add Martell’s L’Or de Jean Martell Zodiac Edition – Assemblage du Cheval to their collection. The prestigious release, limited to 500 individually numbered bottles, is crafted from a rare selection of very old eaux-de-vie, primarily from Grande Champagne. Presented in an exquisite Baccarat crystal decanter, the edition is crowned with a deep red crystal horse stopper and rests on a golden pedestal adorned with a horseshoe motif. The Zodiac edition is available exclusively through Le Cercle, Pernod Ricard’s private clientele platform. Complementing this release are the Martell Cordon Bleu and Martell VSOP, featuring designs by renowned Chinese artist He Datian. His bold brushstrokes, which evoke the strength and movement of the horse, make these bottles fitting statement gifts. For more information: www.martell.com/en-sg/
Ralph’s Coffee
Ralph’s Coffee unveils its limited-edition Lunar New Year cookie gift set featuring 24 gourmet cookies in four flavours (six pieces each): Red Velvet Biscoff, Chocolate Coffee, Butter, and Pineapple Tart. The gift box makes an excellent centerpiece too. The vibrant red design is adorned with a tea house-inspired floral motif featuring peonies, and accented with gold foiled horses. Finished with a gold Ralph’s Coffee Cup handle, the box offers a delightful surprise – twist the handle to reveal eight drawers, evoking the charm of a traditional Chinese candy box. The gift set is available until 28 Feb at Ralph’s Coffee Marina Bay Sands, Ralph’s Coffee Shaw Centre and RalphLauren.com.sg
Godiva
It’s double the celebrations as the Belgian chocolatier marks both the festive season and its 100th anniversary. The 2026 Lunar New Year collection pays tribute to the horse, a long-standing symbol of the brand that draws inspiration from the legend of Lady Godiva. The design features elegant horse silhouettes woven across red-and-gold gift boxes. Inside is a lineup of new limited-edition chocolates, including Salted Caramel Dark Chocolate, Hazelnut Milk Chocolate and Orange Raspberry White Chocolate, alongside festive Carrés such as Crispy Crunch Milk Chocolate and Almond Dark Chocolate. Each piece is finished with an embossed Lady Godiva motif. Available at Godiva’s boutiques and online via godiva.com.sg.
Nesuto
No Lunar New Year celebration is complete without pineapple tarts. Indulge in Nesuto’s thoughtfully crafted selection, featuring both returning favourites and new flavours. The classic Brown Butter Vanilla is joined by a new Yuzu Pineapple Tart, inspired by Nesuto’s signature Yuzu Raspberry cake; as well as the Hojicha Pineapple Tart. The tarts are made locally using premium ingredients, and each features a tender, buttery crust paired with rich pineapple jam. The addition of yuzu brings a light citrus lift, while hojicha lends a subtle bitterness that balances out the sweetness. The treats are housed in elegant boxes designed to look like Japanese omiyage containers (souvenirs for friends and family when one goes travelling). Available online at www.dear-nesuto.com and in-store.
Thye Moh Chan
The heritage bakery has a fine selection of handcrafted pastries for the celebrations this year, made using time-honoured Teochew recipes. Highlights include the delicate Pink Blossom Pastry, featuring elegant layers filled with red bean paste and brightened with zesty tangerine peel. Each piece is meticulously made, with the bakery’s chefs making just 20 ‘blossoms’ per hour. Other delights include the Duck Egg Roll, a take on the classic egg roll, but with duck eggs folded in for a boost to its aroma and flavour; as well as Golden Ingots filled with longan pineapple paste. For something savoury-sweet, there’s the Bak Kwa Tau Sar Piah, a riff on the brand’s signature flaky mung bean pastry. Order online at https://www.thyemohchan.com/.
JÄÄDE
Inspired by Finland’s natural purity and Nordic craftsmanship, JÄÄDE (pronounced yah-day) has unveiled its Chinese New Year 2026 collection. The premium natural mineral water is sourced from the Salpausselkä ridge in Lahti, Finland. Melted snow and rainwater are naturally filtered through ancient glacial sediment, resulting in exceptionally pure water enriched with natural minerals.
The JÄÄDE: Flow of Fortune collection pairs the brand’s signature minimalist aesthetic with seasonal symbolism, offering limited-edition bottles and red packets. Available from 12 January 2026, the collection features both Sparkling and Still natural mineral water in 750ml glass bottles, each finished with a refined festive seal inspired by the Himmeli — a traditional Finnish ornament that represents harmony, balance and good fortune. JÄÄDE is also offering an exclusive set of eight red packets. A complimentary set is available with every $8 spent on JÄÄDE products. jaadewater.com