Lunar New Year Edition: New Spirits, Trinidad Corcel Cigars, a Festive Bulgari Edit & More
Lunar New Year continues to inspire the luxuryLuxuryA lifestyle defined by exceptional quality, craftsmanship, exclusivity, and sophistication, encompassing the finest products, services, and experiences that represent the highest standards of refinement and excellence.Go to Luxury Glossary world’s most collectible releases, as maisons and distillers unveil creations designed to mark renewal, prosperity, and forward momentum. From rare, zodiac-inspired spirits bottled in collectible decanters to festive jewelry, watches, and accessories rendered in auspicious hues, the season’s limited editions are brimming with symbolism.
In this special Lunar New Year edition, we round up the standout launches, from exceptional spirits and rare collectibles to luxuryLuxuryA lifestyle defined by exceptional quality, craftsmanship, exclusivity, and sophistication, encompassing the finest products, services, and experiences that represent the highest standards of refinement and excellence.Go to Luxury Glossary drops.
Bulgari’s Ruby Red Love Affair
Bulgari presents a focused selection of collectible pieces that translate the House’s iconic codes into festive form.
A yellow-gold Horse Brooch, inspired by a 1970s archival design, leads the lineup, joined by Serpenti Viper jewels accented with vivid rubies symbolizing prosperity. Notably, the Serpenti Seduttori Automatic features a ruby-red guilloché dial and is powered by the in-house Lady Solotempo movement. Completing the offering are leather accessories, including the Serpenti Cuore 1968 bag in Light Amethyst calfskin and the miniature Cuoricino editions in Royal Ruby and Dusty Pink.
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Trinidad Corcel Gallops Into the Lunar New Year
To mark the Year of the Horse, Habanos, S.A. unveils the limited-edition Trinidad Corcel, a collectible release celebrating strength, freedom, and craftsmanship. Hand-rolled in Cuba’s Vuelta Abajo region under the Trinidad label, the medium-strength cigar delivers honeyed and woody opening notes that evolve into toasted tobacco nuances before a creamy, elegant finish lasting up to 90 minutes.
Presented in individually numbered boxes of 18 with NFC authentication, the Patricios-format vitola debuted in Hong Kong and will roll out across Asia-Pacific markets in the months ahead.
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More Festivities Unfold at The Peninsula Manila
The Peninsula Manila welcomes the Year of the Horse with a series of celebratory dining and cultural experiences blending tradition and five-star hospitality. Festivities begin with the hotel’s signature Lion and Dragon Dance at The Lobby, followed by seasonal culinary offerings including the Lo Hei Prosperity Toss platter and a refined Chinese Delicacy Set featuring classic favorites.
At Escolta, an expansive Lunar New Year buffet highlights dim sum, roast specialties, and auspicious sweets such as Nian Gao, while themed Mandarin Chocolate gift boxes at The Peninsula Boutique complete the celebratory experience.
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A Toast to Limited-Edition Bottles
The Lunar New Year continues to inspire collectible releases across the premium spirits world, with maisons and distillers unveiling design-forward celebratory editions. Hennessy leads with its ultra-rare Zodiac Collection: Horse Edition Cognac, limited to 50 Baccarat decanters.
Meanwhile, Rémy Martin introduces a Cognac release specifically designed with Chinese pop artist Xue Song. Beyond Cognac, Don Julio debuts a Year of the Horse 1942 tequila bottle, and Johnnie Walker presents a redesigned Blue Label edition, underscoring the holiday’s growing influence on global luxury spirits.
A Private-Island Wellness Reset
For a truly elevated Lunar New Year escape, Four Seasons Private Island Maldives at Voavah offers one of Asia’s most exclusive wellness sanctuaries. Set on an entire private island within the Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, the resort’s Ocean of Consciousness Spa delivers bespoke rituals centered on breathwork, ocean-inspired therapies, and immersive mindfulness experiences.
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