Crystal Head Vodka Year of the Horse 2026 Lunar New Year Limited Edition

Crystal Head’s Year of the Horse 2026 edition is a striking fusion of modern design and ultra-clean vodka craftsmanship. Vibrant, symbolic, and collectible, it pairs Crystal Head’s famously pure, additive-free spirit with a bold Lunar New Year presentation, making it ideal for gifting, display, and festive celebrations.

Please note this item does not ship with the lantern display. The other package does, at this link Crystal Head Vodka Year of the Horse with Lantern.

Origins & Craftsmanship

Crystal Head Vodka is distilled from high-quality Canadian corn and crafted with a focus on absolute purity. The spirit undergoes multiple distillations and meticulous filtration, producing a clean, silky vodka with a neutral yet subtly sweet profile. No glycerol, citrus oils, or additives are ever used.

For the 2026 Lunar New Year, the iconic skull bottle is transformed into a red and gold limited-edition design, honoring the Year of the Horse — a symbol of strength, energy, freedom, and good fortune. Gold detailing and dynamic horse imagery wrap the skull’s contours, while the glossy red finish gives the bottle a vibrant celebratory presence. Inside remains the same smooth Crystal Head vodka, untouched and pristine.

This release is produced in limited quantities for collectors and enthusiasts who value both the artistry of the bottle and the purity of the spirit.

Critics Reviews

Professional reviewers consistently praise Crystal Head special editions for their craftsmanship and presentation. Common impressions include:

• Admiration for the clean, neutral, and silky vodka, praised for cocktail versatility and smooth sipping.

• Recognition of the brand’s high design standards, with limited editions often described as “display-worthy” and “exceptionally giftable.”

• Appreciation for the symbolic, celebratory packaging, which adds cultural and artistic depth to the already recognizable skull bottle.

Overall, critics note that while the bottle is stunning, the vodka inside remains equally deserving of attention — smooth, pure, and reliably high quality.

Tasting Profile

Nose:
Clean and neutral with a soft hint of sweet grain and mineral freshness.

Palate:
Smooth, silky, and exceptionally pure. Light cereal grain sweetness, subtle vanilla warmth, and a crisp, refreshing texture.

Finish:
Short, clean, and cooling. Leaves a gentle touch of grain sweetness and no harsh edges — ideal for sipping or premium cocktails.

Quick Overview

About Lunar New Year
Lunar New Year is a celebration of the arrival of spring and the beginning of the new year on the lunisolar calendar. It is the most important holiday in China, and widely celebrated in S. Korea, Vietnam and other areas highly populated with Chinese Culture. 
In celebration of the Year of the Snake, Crystal Head Vodka is excited to release this limited-edition bottle, which will be available in select markets in limited quantities. Special red and gold packaging help highlight the Chinese influence. Special Lantern enclosed bottle symbolize fortune and good luck. 

The Snake carries meaning of malevolence, cattiness, mystery as well as acumen and divination. The Snake is the sixth in the 12-year cycle of the Chinese Zodiac, being produced for 2025 with next production in 2037.  This is the second year that Crystal Head has produced a limited time offering featuring the Lunar New Year, 2024 was the Dragon and 2026 will be The Horse. Great item for collectors and Chinese culture enthusiasts 

Product Notes:
Contains Crystal Head’s multi-award-winning original vodka, distilled 4 times from the highest quality, locally sourced Peaches and Cream Canadian corn Filtered through Herkimer diamonds and blended with pristine Newfoundland water

Taste Profile:
Silky Smooth yet creamy texture with a hint of sweetness and vanilla. 

In Chinese astrology, the Year of the Snake represents rebirth, personal growth, and deep thinking. People born in the Year of the Snake are said to have many unique traits, including: 
Intelligence: They are quick-thinking, smart, and wise 
Charm: They are elegant, charming, and have excellent communication skills 
Determination: They are determined, have strong will, and value knowledge 
Intuition: They have a natural intuition and are known for being resilient 
Strategic thinking:They are strategic thinkers and are good at forming deep bonds in relationships 

The snake is the sixth animal in the 12-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac. The Year of the Snake is associated with the Earthly Branch symbol 巳 (si). The month of the snake is the fourth month of the Chinese lunar calendar, which usually falls between May and June.