Gold Bar Whiskey Lunar New Year of the Snake

The Gold Bar Whiskey Year of the Snake Edition is a festive and approachable American whiskey—ideal for Lunar New Year gifting or collecting. With Napa‑wine-cask finishing, it offers mellow honeyed sweetness, light red fruit character, and soft spice. Its standout feature is the ornate Year of the Snake bottle and packaging, blending cultural artistry with an easy‑drinking bourbon base.

🧪 Origins & Concept

• A limited-edition release by Gold Bar® Whiskey of San Francisco, produced in collaboration with Napa Valley wine cask finishing. The liquid is sourced from multiple American distilleries and finished in former Napa Valley wine barrels to round out its palate.

• The packaging celebrates the Year of the Snake, featuring original artwork by Deyi (Robin) Zhao—rooted in San Francisco’s Chinese New Year tradition, and includes a red velvet gift bag.

• Bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof) in a 750 ml bottle.
  

👃 Nose (Aroma)

• A gentle, inviting aroma with burnt sugar, honeyed grains, and red berries, supported by faint floral notes and toasted oak. Young bourbon character remains subtle and clean.
  

👅 Palate & Texture

• Smooth and well-balanced, offering bright honey, red fruit, and light spice with a creamy mouthfeel. The Napa wine barrel finishing imparts extra soft fruit and spice layers.
  

🔁 Finish

• The finish is clean and gentle—featuring lingering vanilla sweetness, soft spice, and a mild oak presence. It’s accessible and easy on the palate, though not especially long or complex.
  

🌟 Highlights at a Glance