We're only midway into 2025, and already Glenmorangie is ready to usher in the Year of the Horse in 2026!

It appears that Glenmorangie has a 2002 distilled single malt at the ready, aged in a combination of Bourbon and Sauternes wine casks, which will be bottled at 23 Year Old, 46% ABV, with just 388 bottles to go.

The Year of the Horse is of course part of the Chinese Zodiac that tracks the years in a 12-year repeat cycle, each commemorating an animal that featured in the Chinese lore documenting a celestial race of the zodiac animals - with 2025 being the Year of the Snake.

The Year of the Horse is typically associated with strength, independence, ambition and free spirit. Folks born in the Year of the Horse are believed to be positive in outlook, possessing of leadership qualities and having the ability to attract attention. 2014 was the last time it was the Year of the Horse, followed by next year's 2026.

According to the Glenmorangie label:

Layering soft, floral notes on luscious sweetness, our rare and vibrant creation deliciously marks Year of the Horse 2026 encapsulating the Chinese Zodiac animals vivacious character this limited edition was distilled in 2002, also a Horse year. Uniting single malt aged in bourbon casks with whisky finished over many years in Sauternes sweet white wine casks from France, its inviting complexity embodies the horse's generosity and verve.

Vibrant, Sweet and Floral

Our limited-edition single malt is exclusively chosen to honour the Year of the Horse, a symbol of generosity and enthusiasm.

88 Bamboo Editorial Team