To celebrate the coming of 2018 as the Year of the Dog, Johnnie Walker released a special-edition bottle for its Johnnie Walker Blue Label.
The Johnnie Walker Blue Label Year of the Dog bottle features an intricate design by award-winning Taiwanese artist Page Tsou, based on the bonds between humans and canine companions. In all, four dogs are depicted on the limited-edition Johnnie Walker Blue Label bottle, with each breed holding a special meaning in Asia.
As well as making a great gift for fans of celebration and dog lovers, the collectible whisky bottles are also packed with symbolism to represent wealth and prosperity, helping consumers to easily share well-wishes for the start of a fresh Chinese New Year calendar with others with a thoughtful purchase.
Chinese Holiday Whisky Bottles
Johnnie Walker's Special-Edition Bottle Marks the Year of the Dog
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