Gallop into the new year with chocolates, confectionery and other sweet delights
As the Year of The Horse gallops in, it’s time to prep for Chinese New Year 2026—sartorial pieces, beauty looks, and gifts to give your loved ones. Whether you’re seeking a chocolate-filled box, exquisite liquor selections, or even an array of sweet delights, our guide will ensure you find the perfect present for every palate. While there are plenty to choose from on the market, the best hampers are those you can purchase in advance, so you can be sure to avoid a last-minute panic as the festive season approaches. So, scroll through and find your perfect one.
The best hampers and gifts for Chinese New Year 2026:
Venchi
Decorated with gallant horses and golden motifs, Venchi’s collection of gift boxes and hampers exudes vitality, joy and revival. Filled to the brim with their classics, such as the Venezuela Milk 47% Grandblend to the Raspberry and Cocoa Nibs Grandblend, and the 80% Extra Dark Chocolate Aromatic Grandblend, all of the finest chocolates can be found in these boxes. If you’d like something fun, indulge in their blind box gift set—where every day is a surprise. They even have a special offering where all of your favourite chocolates are stuffed in a Facai bag. Over here, there is everything for everyone.
Date:
Now until 26 February
Price:
RM108 – Small Square Grandblend Giftbox
RM150 – Praline Gift Box
RM175 – Spring Couplet Giftbox
RM185 – Medium Square Chocoviar Giftbox
RM220 – Small Round Hamper Gift Box
RM250 – Facai Bag
RM288 – Medium Double Layer Gift Box
RM350 – Medium Round Hamper Gift Box
RM430 – Treasure Gift Box
RM660 – Large Double Layer Gift Box
RM928 – Prosperity Hamper
RM1,238 – Majestic Hamper
Shop now at Venchi’s stores nationwide or online here.
Ralph Lauren
Perfect for a festive gathering, the Ralph Lauren cookie gift set features 24 gourmet cookies in four flavours—Red Velvet Biscoff, Chocolate Coffee, Butter and Pineapple Tart. Each piece is flaky, delicious and bingeable. What makes it even special is the vibrant, red gift box that’s adorned with a tea house-inspired floral motif featuring peonies—symbolising prosperity. Honouring the Year of the Horse, the box is also embellished with gold-foiled horses. Finished with a gold Ralph’s Coffee Cup handle, the box offers a delightful surprise, where, when you twist the handle, it reveals eight drawers of delightful treats.
Date:
12 January onwards
Price:
RM270 per box
Shop at Ralph’s Coffee Pavilion Kuala Lumpur or online at RalphLauren.com.my.
Royce’
For ardent chocolate lovers, the Royce’ 2026 Chinese New Year collection will put you in a good mood the whole festive season. From Chocolate Wafers’ “Strawberry Cream” to crunchy Popcorn Chocolate and unique Jagaimo Chocolate, Royce’ has a selection of gift boxes—31 to 78 pieces—to suit any taste buds. Wrapped in Japanese-inspired designs that symbolise love, affection and friendship, these are perfect for gifting and indulging.
Date:
Now until 28 February 2026
Price:
RM350 – Royce’ Sweets Osechi
RM350 – CNY Red Collection
RM190 – CNY Chocolate Selection
Note: Some of the chocolates do contain liquor, so do check the ingredients before purchasing.
Shop Now at Royce’ boutiques nationwide or online at Royce.com.my
Johnnie Walker
Superb for full-fledged whisky connoisseurs, the Johnnie Walker Blue Label and John Walker & Sons XR 21 Year Old Year of the Horse Limited Edition bottles are bedecked with old age craftsmanship and optimism. In collaboration with a haute couturier, Robert Wun, this limited edition features a dynamic horse in full stride, accompanied by a figure dressed in his signature dramatic couture pieces. “For the Year of the Horse, I wanted to reflect the grace and power of this creature through form, movement and texture — a poised sense of progression and prestige,” said Wun. For those who love profiles of mellow smoke, rose petals, citrus, vanilla, honey, hazelnut, caramel and dark chocolate, then this is perfect for you.
Date:
January 2026 onwards.
Price:
RM808 – John Walker & Sons XR 21 Year Old Year of the Horse Limited Edition
RM1, 208 – Johnnie Walker Blue Label Year of the Horse Limited Edition
This story will be updated.
