Gold Bar Whiskey Lunar New Year Edition 2025

A Limited Edition Celebration of the Year of the Snake

Gold Bar Whiskey's Lunar New Year Edition 2025 showcases a stunning Year of the Snake design created by artist Deyi (Robin) Zhao, honoring her family’s long-standing involvement in San Francisco’s iconic Chinese New Year celebrations. Presented in a beautiful red velvet gift bag, this limited-edition bottle is the perfect collectible for whiskey lovers and holiday celebrations. Inside, Gold Bar Original offers a smooth, award-winning American whiskey with honey, red fruit, and subtle spice notes, finished in Napa Valley wine barrels for exceptional flavor.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Sweet honey, red fruit, and light floral notes with a hint of spice
Palate: Smooth and gentle with flavors of ripe berries, honey, and toasted oak
Finish: Medium finish with subtle spice and lingering fruit notes

What Makes It Special

Limited Edition Design: Features a unique Year of the Snake design by Deyi (Robin) Zhao, inspired by her family’s connection to San Francisco’s Chinese New Year traditions.
Red Velvet Gift Bag: Includes an elegant bag, making it a perfect gift for Lunar New Year celebrations or collectors.
Napa Valley Wine Barrel Finish: Double-casked in French Oak wine barrels, enhancing the whiskey’s fruity and smooth character.
Award-Winning American Whiskey: Crafted from 88% corn, 9% rye, and 3% barley, offering balance, smoothness, and complexity.

Technical Details

Category: American Whiskey
Proof: Varies by batch
Mash Bill: 88% Corn, 9% Rye, 3% Barley
Finish: Napa Valley Wine Barrels (French Oak)
Volume: 750 mL
Distillery: Finished in San Francisco, California

FAQ Section

1. What makes this Lunar New Year Edition special?
The limited-edition bottle features a custom Year of the Snake design and comes with a red velvet gift bag, making it ideal for gifting or collecting.

2. How does the Napa Valley wine barrel finish affect the flavor?
The wine barrel finish enhances the whiskey’s fruit-forward notes, adding layers of red fruit, honey, and subtle oak for a smooth, approachable taste.

3. Who is the artist behind the Year of the Snake design?
The design was created by Deyi (Robin) Zhao, who grew up in San Francisco, helping her family decorate Chinese New Year floats and statues.

4. What flavor profile can I expect from Gold Bar Original?
Expect smooth notes of honey, ripe red fruit, and a gentle spice, complemented by a medium finish with subtle oak undertones.

5. Is this whiskey suitable for gifting during the Lunar New Year?
Yes, the elegant design, red velvet bag, and rich flavor make it an excellent gift for Lunar New Year celebrations.