Loch Lomond is launching it’s first duty free Scotch whiskey collection at Glasgow Airport. The range consists of two single malts, the Loch Lomond Signature, and the Loch Lomond Single Grain. Fred Creighton, World Duty Free Managing Director said: “We’re delighted to offer our Glasgow Airport customers the opportunity to purchase and enjoy the local […]
Davidoff Cigars have introduced a limited edition of 600,000 Golden Leaf to their range of mini cigarillos. They will come in tin packs of 10. Davidoff Cigarillos are crafted with 100% pure premium tobacco from the Caribbean, Sumatra, Java and other parts of Indonesia, and Brazil and require preservation in an adequately humid climate. Charles […]
Cigar manufacturer Davidoff are relaunching their iconic 702 series of cigars in Febuarary 2017. The only change from their previous 702 cigars is that the new ones will feature an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper. Charles Awad, senior vice president of global marketing and innovation at Davidoff said: “It is time to unexpect. Davidoff Masterblenders have taken […]
Brewers of Ireland’s oldest whiskey, Bushmills, have announced their latest creations – two rare, small batch 16 and 21 year old single malts. The whiskeys are available to buy at Heathrow, Belfast and Frankfurt airports. Bushmills Irish Whiskey Master Distiller Colum Egan said: “To craft malts of this age and quality calls for all our […]
Tomatin Distillery is showcasing it’s fantastic duty free range of whiskeys at the Christmas Whiskey Festival which is held this month at Heathrow Airport and is organized by British Airways. If you’re at Heathrow in December, then make your way to any of the Gold Executive Clubs or First Class Lounges at Terminal 3 or […]
I’m not sure I’ve ever been on a flight and suddenly fancied a few shots of Sambuca, but if you have, then this is the news that you’ve been waiting for! Rossi D’Asiagon are introducing a new addition to it’s Sambuca portfolio, a 5cl miniature sized bottle aimed at getting the brand into the travel retail […]
The biggest selling spirits brand, Johnnie Walker, released their travel retail exclusive malt whiskey earlier this year – Johnnie Walker Island Green. This rare blend of rich malt whiskeys was released in June 2016 and has been flying off the shelves ever since. Johnnie Walker Island Green Flavors Jim Beveridge, Master Blender at Johnnie Walker, said: […]
Beam Suntory have released a gift box for the popular whiskey Knob Creek that is exclusive to the travel retail industry. Bourbon whiskey from Knob Creek is carefully crafted in limited quantities & perfectly aged to give the full flavor of bourbon that existed pre-prohibition. […]
Louis Royer have released a limited edition of 300 numbered decanters of a Grande Champagne Cognac called Eloge. The crystal decanter is designed like a diamond, which highlights the golden colours of the Cognac. Each decanter is handmade. The gorgeous Eloge Cognac has been carefully aged for decades in the Paradis Cellar of the house, which […]
To mark the centenary of the the Easter Rising, Aer Rianta International (ARI) and Teeling Whiskey have teamed up to launch the 3rd edition of The Centenary Whiskey Collection – a 26 year old single malt Irish whiskey. ARI Ireland General Manager Jackie McDonagh said “I’m delighted to welcome the third edition of The Centenary […]
If you’re travelling to Thailand anytime soon, keep an eye out for the two month long Grey Goose promotion at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport. The promotion is running from 1st November to the end of the year and will allow travellers to purchase the special, limited edition travel retail-exclusive Grey Goose gift pack featuring the Bangkok skyline. […]
The Nordic regions are set to get some quality whiskeys after the Tomatin Distillery announced that they are expanding their outlets. Tomatin Distillery sales director Stephen Bremner commented: “Our strategy for the travel retail range is to roll out across Europe in our first year followed by the US then Asia so we are excited […]
After a similar campaign at Heathrow Airport in September, Bacardi Global Travel Retail has introduced it’s Bombay Sapphire virtual reality shopper campaign to Sydney Airport. Whilst wearing a virtual reality headset, the customer will get a bird’s eye view of the Bombay Sapphire distillery at Laverstoke Mill in Hampshire, England. Bacardi Global Travel Retail Regional […]
Here’s a list of the best selling alcohol products in duty free outlets globally. Perhaps not surprisingly, it is dominated by whiskeys – always a top seller at airports. Cheers! […]
Chivas Regal has partnered with premium audio producers LSTN Sound Co. to craft a range of unique accessories to celebrate their shared passion for craftsmanship, style and generosity. The creative partnership is part of Chivas Regal’s initiative, Generosity: Amplified, which aims to raise funds for Starkey Hearing Foundation, a pioneering charity that has provided more […]
Following the success of its inaugural Artist Series in 2015, Ballantine’s has partnered with renowned music video director and photographer, Dave Ma, to launch three new Artist Series limited edition gift packs, available in Global Travel Retail. The Ballantine’s Artist Series was formed to champion inspiring and innovative individuals who are committed to expressing their […]
Master distillers BenRiach have released their latest creation – a fabulous limited edition Moscatel Wood Finish aged 22 years. The whiskey is matured in American bourbon barrels and then moved to Portuguese Moscatel wine casks – this gives the drink fantastic flavors and smells from the oak wood cask. Alistair Walker, Sales Director at BenRiach […]
The top selling Johnnie Walker Island Green whiskey is now available to buy at Kuala Lumpur Airport. This whiskey combines the individual malts from 4 different areas of Scotland to produce a unique taste that is not to be missed. Diageo Global Travel General Manager and South East Asia Key Accounts Tushar Khandelwal said: “With malts […]
DANZKA vodka is getting into the Holiday spirit (pardon the pun) already by setting up a promotional bar at Copenhagen Airport and dishing out free samples of neat or mixed vodka to travellers. Anyone who purchases a bottle of the famous aluminium vodka will also get a free gift. At the end of the Christmas […]
Earlier this month (3rd November), Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport had it’s latest restaurant/bar open – LoLo American Kitchen and Craft Bar – LoLo is short for ‘locally owned, locally operated’. LoLo Founder Joe Ehlenz said: “Our goal is to deliver an authentic experience to the MSP traveller. We want to keep the same ideals that we’ve […]
Whiskey geniuses Johnnie Walker have opened a ‘Whiskey Embassy’ at Bahrain Airport. This experience will allow whiskey lovers to educate themselves further in the world of fine liquors, by exploring the tastes and aromas of dozens of whiskey, and offering a sensory shopping experience. This joins Johnnie Walker’s ever growing list of Whiskey Houses – Brisbane, […]
Dom Pérignon have teamed up with artist Michael Riedel to produce some limited edition bottle and gift sets for it’s Dom Pérignon 2006 and Rosé 2004. The editions will be available in the UK from specialists such as Selfridges, Harrods, Hedonism and Jeroboams from this month priced at £155 for the Blanc 2006 and £345 […]
Duty Free chocolate favorite Toblerone has sparked fury amongst it’s fans this week by changing the iconic design of it’s chocolate bar. They’ve reduced the number of triangular peaks of chocolate per bar – spacing them out more along the bar. US-based manufacturer Mondelez International say that the reason for doing so is to reduce […]
With the holiday season quickly coming upon us, we need to prepare ourselves for a barrage of Christmas themes products in the duty free stores at our favorite airports! Champagne Lanson is no exception, and they have released two retail-exclusive giftpacks for their Rosé and Black Champagnes. Their clever Lanson Twistpack, which features rotating rings […]
Orkney based distillery Highland Park is launching a 15 year old single malt whiskey – Highland Park Fire Edition Whiskey – later on in November. The drink is restricted to a limited edition run of 28,000 bottles and will have a RRP of £190. Jason Craig, Highland Park brand director said: “Maturing our distinctive whiskey in […]
