Changi Airport Group esittelee ensimmäisen World of Wines and Spirits (WOWS) -tapahtumansa 30.-31.
In partnership with Lotte Duty Free, #WorldOfWinesAndSpirits will showcase the world’s most internationally acclaimed, exclusive and premium wines and spirits, featuring over 200 of the finest products from more than 75 brands, including first-in-the-region rarities from renowned labels at tax and duty-free prices.
Throughout this period, all alcohol epicureans are welcomed to purchase from a curated selection on the WOWS online portal (which will be launched on September 30).
The extensive e-catalogue includes rare gems from esteemed labels like Bowmore, The Macallan, Midleton, The Singleton and Penfolds. WOWS patrons can expect a personalised shopping experience: once interest in an item has been indicated, a Changi Airport or Lotte shopping concierge will reach out to serve them, facilitating queries and payment over WhatsApp, phone call, or in person.
Wines and spirits highlights on the WOWS portal include:
Bowmore ARC-52 (S$130,000) is making its travel retail debut in Southeast Asia at WOWS. This will be the only bottle retailed in the region, out of 100 bottles produced worldwide. Matured for a remarkable 52 years in a marriage of two cask styles, the ARC-52 is married in two exact parts – 50% for an American Oak Hogshead and 50% from a European Oak Butt.
Tales of The Macallan Volume 1: The Laird of Easter Elchies (S$120,000) – This is the first edition in a remarkable new series of single malts which pay tribute to The Macallan pioneers and their whisky making legacy. Encased in a Lalique crystal decanter, the rare 1950 whisky is concealed within an extraordinary book telling the story of John Grant and featuring beautiful illustrations by renowned illustrator, Andrew Davidson.
Midleton Very Rare Silent Distillery Chapter 3 (S$63,000) – Of the 97 bottles that have ever been produced, just one unit of this single pot still whiskey from Ireland will be available for sale. Midleton Distillery turned its keys for the last time in 1975, which makes this 47-year-old edition a truly rare gem.
Richard Hennessy x Berluti (S$57,900) – The Richard Hennessy blend is produced in extremely limited quantities of twelve tierçons per year, using some of the world’s scarcest eaux-de-vie, which have been carefully selected and preserved in Hennessy’s Founder’s Cellar. The case comes with a custom-made cardholder that is stamped with Hennessy and Berluti’s logos.
The Singleton 54 Paragon of Time II, Single Malt Scotch Whisky (S$56,800) – With only 235 bottles produced worldwide, this is the oldest and rarest whisky that The Singleton has ever released. Aged for 54 years, this dram celebrates a precious oak butt cask that was slowly hand-filled in Dufftown back in 1966 and sealed in time, then given an exquisite final maturation using a Pedro-Ximenez seasoned cask.
Penfolds 2018 Superblend 802-B Imperial 6L (S$20,288) – Carefully selected from the coveted 2018 South Australian vintage, the wine represents unique interpretations of the iconic Australian blend of cabernet sauvignon and shiraz. One bottle will retail exclusively at WOWS.
Mukana on myös an invitation-only online auction held on the WOWS portal from October 14 to October 26, where two of the most prized items in the world of spirits from brands including Hennessy will be up for bid, starting at SGD $225,000 and SGD $130,000 respectively.
