Howard Cai Select
Chinese Peking Opera Range
About This Range
The Chinese Opera Range
Seven Colours. Seven Characters. One Dramatic Spirit.
Drawing inspiration from the timeless art of Chinese opera, this collection celebrates the profound symbolism behind each coloured mask, where every hue tells a story, defines a role, and reveals a soul.
Just as opera masks portray the moral character and destiny of the figures they represent, each whisky in this range is carefully paired with a unique cask and flavour profile—bold, expressive, and unforgettable.
Red — 忠 (Loyalty & Courage)
A rich and full-bodied dram with spiced fruit and warmth.
Like the noble warrior Guan Yu, it embodies honour and fearless devotion.
Black — 直 (Integrity & Strength)
Deep, earthy, and smoky with balanced bitterness.
Signifying honesty and resilience, this whisky stands firm with bold character.
White — 阴 (Cunning & Ambiguity)
A sharp, complex expression with a dry finish and surprising twists.
Traditionally worn by schemers and tacticians—enigmatic, layered, compelling.
Blue — 刚 (Fierceness & Loyalty)
Strong, mineral-rich, and intense with coastal energy.
A dram for the brave outsider—unyielding yet true-hearted.
Green — 勇 (Recklessness & Passion)
Herbaceous, vibrant, and slightly wild with unexpected spice.
Symbolic of untamed heroes—daring, brash, and unforgettable.
Yellow — 王 (Ambition & Royalty)
Rounded, golden, and elegant with aged depth and mellow sweetness.
A tribute to authority and wisdom, fit for a sovereign’s glass.
Orange — 刚毅 (Firmness & Determination)
Zesty, bold, and structured with a hint of fire.
A modern take on perseverance and conviction in flavour form.
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Every bottle in the Chinese Opera Range is adorned with mask-inspired artwork, evoking the drama, grace, and colour of this ancient performance tradition. This is whisky as theatre—an encounter of character, craft, and cultural storytelling.
Raise a glass to the faces behind the masks—and the stories they continue to tell.
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