As the world marks the beginning of the Chinese New Year, Johnnie Walker Blue Label has today unveiled the 2026 Lunar New Year Limited Edition Bottle, created in collaboration with Hong Kong–born, London-based haute couturier Robert Wun. The Year of the Horse edition continues the brand’s iconic Lunar New Year legacy, blending luxury design, cultural storytelling, and exceptional craftsmanship, in a powerful celebration of progress, resilience, and forward motion.

Renowned for his surreal, avant-garde couture and emotionally charged visual language, Robert Wun brings his bold creative vision beyond fashion, into the world of fine whisky design. His collaboration with Johnnie Walker Blue Label marks the brand’s 13th Lunar New Year limited edition bottle, continuing a tradition that has become a cherished cultural symbol within Asian communities, reimagining how people gather, gift, and celebrate during this deeply meaningful season.

The 2026 Year of the Horse bottle stands as a design-led expression of craft, continuity, and forward motion. Rendered in deep blues and kinetic lines, the design features a horse charging forward alongside a figure dressed in Robert Wun couture. Rather than portraying the horse as a symbolic ornament, Wun presents it as independent and unrestrained, an embodiment of optimism, resilience, freedom, and strength. Flowing layers of fabric echo motion and momentum, creating a visual narrative that feels alive, dynamic, and purposeful.

Inside the bottle is the rare spirit that defines Johnnie Walker Blue Label, drawn from just one in 10,000 casks. The blend opens with bright citrus and subtle floral notes, deepening into dark chocolate, vanilla, and hazelnut, all wrapped in a signature smooth, smoky finish. It is a whisky that reflects the same patience, precision, and artistry that define couture craftsmanship, making the bottle not just a collector’s piece, but a true celebration of mastery.

Christine Kyokunda, the Brand Manager – Johnnie Walker East Africa, congratulated all Chinese living in Uganda upon entering the new year. She described the collaboration with Wun on the 2026 Lunar New Year Limited Edition Bottle as a symbol of beauty of tradition reimagined for a new generation.
“This collaboration represents everything Johnnie Walker Blue Label stands for: progress, craft, and the courage to keep moving forward. Partnering with a visionary like Robert Wun, allows us to connect culture, design, and luxury in a way that feels meaningful and modern. As we mark the beginning of the Chinese New Year, this limited-edition bottle becomes more than a celebration piece; it’s a symbol of resilience, optimism, and the beauty of tradition reimagined for a new generation. It is our way of inviting the world to celebrate progress, possibility, and the enduring spirit of moving forward.”

The Johnnie Walker Blue Label 2026 Year of the Horse Limited Edition Bottle is now available in Uganda at select distributors in Kampala.