Year Of The Rat 2020 Forecast (Your Zodiac Liquor)

Chinese New Year 2020 is right around the corner! The Year Of The Rat promises a prosperous year ahead for everyone. During the celebration, we tend to always refer to Zodiacs to determine fortune, marriage, career and health or even “Fan Tai Sui”(犯太岁), where Zodiacs which clash with Tai Sui this year will experience ups and downs from various elements.


Zodiac Animals

The Chinese Zodiacs consist of 12 animals: Rat (鼠 shǔ), Ox (牛 niú), Tiger (虎 hǔ), Rabbit (兔 tù) , Dragon (龙 lóng), Snake (蛇 shé), Horse (马 mǎ), Goat (羊 yang), Monkey (猴 hóu), Rooster (鸡 jī), Dog (狗 gǒu), Pig (猪 zhū). Although similarities with the horoscope signs, a person’s Zodiac is not determined by the dates they are born in. Instead, the Zodiacs are categorised by year.

2020 is the year of the Metal Rat. The element “Metal” symbolises strength, determination and resolution. The symbolism suggests that the year ahead will be full of growing opportunities and achievements for everyone.



Your Zodiac Liquor

At Paneco.com, we have compiled the forecasts of 2020 for the different Zodiacs. For every Zodiac, a Zodiac liquor is paired together to pack you for a prosperous year ahead!


Chinese New Year Zodiac Forecast and Liquor

Martell Cordon Bleu Cognac Extra 700ml w/ Gift Box – at 31% below market prices

Martell Cordon Bleu Cognac Extra is an enhanced version of the original Cordon Bleu by using a boosted, round and luscious interpretation of the iconic blend to push the flavours to the extreme. With an appearance of amber with mahogany tone and notes of sweet spices, the taste of the Cognac Extra is elegant, balanced with mellow roundness. It is generally a popular choice for all of the households!

You save: $162.00




Beaulieu Vineyard – Georges de Latour Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon – at 40% below market prices

The first Georges de Latour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon was crafted with grapes from the 1936 vintage by iconic Winemaker Andre Tchelistcheff, who tasted the wine in barrel and insisted on giving it an independent bottling. Today this wine is widely considered the standard bearer of fine Rutherford Cabernet, with deep fruit character, silky tannins and impressive aging ability.

You save: $132.62







Hennessy Paradis Cognac 700ml w/ Gift Box – at 10% below market prices

Paradis is named after the special section in the Hennessy aging cellars where the finest, rarest, and oldest eaux-de-vie are carefully guarded. Created in 1979, the blend was conceived to be superlative yet subtle, making some of Hennessy’s most precious spirits widely available for the first time. The gateway to a refined and elegant dimension, Paradis is an extraordinary expression of pure indulgence. Possessed of rich successive aromas that only a great Cognac can obtain, Paradis reveals its delicate and velvety character, hinting at the silky texture that will follow. Its subtle texture allows it to gracefully blossom with a deep and fragrant persistence.

You save: $162.00



Macallan Rare Cask Red 700ml w/Gift Box – at 13% below market prices

Far less than 1% of those casks maturing at the distillery have been identified as fitting to bestow the Rare Cask name. With rarity at its core, this is a whisky crafted from casks so rare they will never again be used in any Macallan whisky. Combining Spanish and American sherry seasoned oak casks, a high proportion of them first fill, gives rise to an exquisite whisky with a splendidly rich hue, and an unmistakably woody whisky. Soft notes of opulent vanilla and raisin on the nose, give way to apple, lemon, and orange. Balanced by a spicy quartet of root ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg and clove. Oak resonates, timeless, polished and rich. Vanilla and chocolate lead the finale along with a light citrus zest. The finish is full, warming and woody.

You save: $67.00


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Top 10 Alcohol to Buy For a Prosperous Year Ahead

Year Of The Rat – Chinese New Year 2020 with Paneco.com!

Chinese New Year (春节) is an annual Chinese festive celebration that celebrates the new year on the traditional Chinese lunisolar calendar. The festive celebration this year falls on a Saturday, 25 January 2020 and ends on a Sunday, 26 January 2020.

The year 2020 is the Year of the Rat, one of the 12 Chinese Zodiac Animals. It is a belief that the Zodiac animal signs has an integral part in Chinese fortune like wedding dates, career and having a baby.

During the festival, it is a norm to do greetings when visiting friends and families like “恭喜发财 (gōng xǐ fā cái)”, which wishes wealth and prosperity; “万事如意 (wàn shì rú yì)”, which wishes everything go well with you. The Chinese give red packets, otherwise known as “ang bao”, is a form of monetary gift which acts as a token of good wishes for the recipient. 

Drinking is a popular activity during the celebration as it symbolises eternal happiness and friendship; as alcohol in chinese (酒:jiǔ) has the same sound as “long lasting” (久:jiu). Therefore, Paneco.com would like to celebrate the festival with you by offering the best wines for drinking and even better, at the most competitive price in Singapore! 

Here is the list of products for you to enjoy:

  1. Martell Cordon Bleu Cognac Extra 700ml w/ Gift Box – at 31% below market prices

Martell Cordon Bleu Cognac Extra is an enhanced version of the original Cordon Bleu by using a boosted, round and luscious interpretation of the iconic blend to push the flavours to the extreme. With an appearance of amber with mahogany tone and notes of sweet spices, the taste of the Cognac Extra is elegant, balanced with mellow roundness. It is generally a popular choice for all of the households!

You save: $162.00








  1. Martell VSOP Cognac 1L w/ Gift Box – at 24% below market prices

The Martell VSOP Aged in Red Barrels is a perfect harmony of luscious fruit and refined wood overtones. The colour “Red” is a reference to reddish colour of aged oak barrels used for the Martell VSOP. This perfect stage of maturity highlights the unique ageing style of Martell. To add on, red corresponds to fire which symbolises good fortune and joy for the new year ahead.

You save: $40.15








  1. Tito’s Handmade Vodka – at 22% below market prices

Produced in the oldest distillery found in Austin, Texas, the vodka is made using old-fashioned pot stills with taste testing on every batch.

You save: $19.10








  1. Glendronach Allardice 18 Year 700ml w/Gift Box – at 10% below market prices

Named after the well known founder of the distillery, James Allardice, the sherried single malt is natural colour and non chill filtered. It is matured in the best Spanish Oloroso sherry casks for a rich sherried malt and bottled at 46%.

You save: $20.00








  1. Chivas Regal 18 yr Japanese Oak Whisky 1L w/ Gift Box – at 9% below market prices

Chivas Mizunara is the perfect combination of Scottish whisky and Japanese tradition. The rare Japanese Mizunara oak casks gives the Scotch whisky a gentle aromatic flavour with a touch of spice.

You save: $18.90








  1. Suntory The Chita 700ml – at 42% below market prices

Made with diverse unblended whisky, the whisky is processed through master craftsmanship at the Chita Distillery in Aichi Prefecture. Its black calligraphy design expresses the distinctive quality of the Japanese whisky and its washi paper label represents the light flavour.

You save: $62.10








  1. Johnnie Walker Black Label 700ml w/ Gift Box and 2 Glasses – at 21% below market prices

Johnnie Walker Black Label comes with 2 Glasses in the pack for you to share on any occasion, like entertaining at home or on a night out with friends. The whisky is aged minimally for 12 years and has a smooth, deep character.

You save: $16.00








  1. Zonin – Chianti – at 16% below market prices

A bright ruby-red colour sangiovese wine for all to enjoy. The character is intense, fine and elegant with scent of violets and wild berries. A taste of proper balance and extreme lingering of acidity also brings about the flavors of cherry and spice.

You save: $5.00








  1. Bulleit Bourbon Whiskey – Special Edition Lewis Bag 700ml – at 20% below market prices

The special Lewis bag is included with the popular Bulleit Bourbon Whiskey for crushing ice and also doubles up as an aesthetic bottle wrap for gifting. It comes with a quality canvas material, with sturdy brass grommets, strong magnetic closure with an authentic wrap-around orange leather label.

You save: $20.10








  1. Nikka G&G Samurai Edition – at 29% below market prices

A creation by famous Japanese producer Nikka, the blended whisky is smooth and warm with a subtle peaty flavour. Sweet spiciness, peppery after maltiness and wood spice completes the Japanese whisky. The bottle comes with its own metal Samurai helmet and armour with a design version known as “Shrobin” (White Bottle).

You save: $202.90