Edrington has announced the appointment of Kasper Andersen as the new Managing Director for Edrington Global Travel Retail. Andersen will succeed Jeremy Speirs, who will transition to a new role as Regional Managing Director, Edrington Americas with effect from June 2025. Over the course of a career with Edrington spanning nearly twenty years, Andersen has […]
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The Macallan launches latest Harmony Collection whisky in collaboration with Cirque du Soleil
The Macallan has unveiled the latest edition in the Harmony Collection, with two new whisky releases as part of the brand’s collaboration with Cirque du Soleil. Harmony Guardian Oak, created exclusively for global travel retail, launched on January 15, 2025 with a world-first activation at Singapore Changi Airport. This exclusive debut will be followed by pop-ups in Guangzhou […]
The Macallan’s Time:Space celebration of the brand’s 200th anniversary now in JFK & SFO
The Macallan’s celebration of its 200th anniversary has now launched in the United States, with release of the TIME:SPACE Collection at New York JFK International Airport and San Francisco International Airport with DFS. TIME:SPACE includes the oldest whisky released by The Macallan at 84 Years Old presented in a dual chamber vessel. TIME:SPACE Mastery is a unique single malt that embraces […]
Highland Park celebrates 220+ year heritage of Orkney home with redesigned bottles for GTR exclusive range
Highland Park has unveiled a new look for its existing range of global travel retail exclusive 14-, 16- and 18-year-old single malt scotch whiskies, first revealed during a private media session at the TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes. Inspired by the natural beauty and creative spirit of its home in Orkney, the new packaging features […]
How digital tech is transforming liquor promotions
The growing digital toolbox available to duty free retailers has the power to transform the effectiveness of liquor promotions in the years ahead, writes Joe Bates. Step back in time two decades the typical duty free liquor retailer relied on a tried-and-trusted box of promotional tools, whether it be straightforward price discounts, gifts-with-purchase, liquid- to-lips […]
Edrington marries luxury and experience to elevate the cruise passenger journey
Edrington is prioritizing cruise as a key aspect of its global travel retail business. The parent company of The Macallan, Brugal Rum and Highland Park is focusing on providing cruise guests unique experiences and engagements that bring its premium portfolio of brands to life. The company’s primary goal is to premiumize its portfolio available onboard […]
DISC solidifies regional growth with strategic brand additions and Miami warehouse
In the three years since Juan Gentile created Distribution Spirits Company (DISC), the company has stayed true to its founding vision, and has consolidated and strengthened its presence in the Caribbean market and duty free sector. Gentile, who worked for Edrington for almost 20 years, most recently as Senior Vice President, Managing Director Americas Travel […]
International Shoppes opens interactive boutique for The Macallan Colour Collection at JFK T1
Edrington Global Travel Retail has partnered with International Shoppes to open an immersive pop-up at JFK Terminal 1 featuring the newly launched global travel retail exclusive The Macallan Colour Collection. The nearly 800 sq ft. JFK Terminal 1 Macallan Pop Up Space which opened in September 2023 is fully personalized to create a memorable encounter of The Macallan brand and Colour Collection. It will remain open […]
Edrington celebrates heritage of ultra-premium Brugal rum with holiday pop-up at MIA
Edrington Travel Retail Americas has created an immersive pop-up experience for Brugal rum that celebrates the heritage and quality of the renowned rum from the Dominican Republic. The activation is housed in Terminal D at Miami International Airport and it will run through the holiday season. The month-long pop-up invites visitors to embark on a […]
The Macallan launches new GTR exclusive Colour Collection
The Macallan has introduced The Macallan Colour Collection, a new range of age statement whiskies which celebrate the brand’s commitment to natural color and reflect the influence of sherry seasoning. The GTR exclusive Macallan Colour Collection comprises five age statement single malt Scotch whiskies. From the gold oak of the Colour Collection 12 Years Old […]
The Macallan and Duty Free Americas partner to open first shop-in-shop in Americas Travel Retail in Tocumen airport
The Macallan has unveiled its first shop-in-shop in the Americas Travel Retail channel at Panama Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Terminal 2 in partnership with Duty Free Americas. The opening marks the latest chapter in the long-term collaboration between Duty Free Americas and the Edrington-owned distiller, following the launch of The Macallan Boutique at New […]
Brugal reveals rare $2,800 luxury Andrés Brugal sipping rum
Edrington unveiled a special limited edition ultra-premium Brugal rum at an exclusive launch dinner in Miami this week. Only 460 bottles of Andrés Brugal sipping rum will be available worldwide, with 60 exclusively sold in the U.S., and 62 bottles earmarked for travel retail. Developed by fifth generation Maestra Ronera Jassil Villaneuva Quintana, the $2,800 […]
The Macallan launches new annual release with the Home Collection
The Macallan has introduced Home Collection – The Distillery, the first edition in a new annual release series inspired by the natural beauty of The Macallan Estate. Celebrating The Macallan’s origins, the new collection of single malt whiskies will be available exclusively from The Macallan Estate Boutique, The Macallan Boutiques in Global Travel Retail, Domestic and […]
The Macallan launches travel retail exclusive The Harmony Collection Fine Cacao
The Macallan has launched the travel retail exclusive The Macallan Harmony Collection Fine Cacao. It is the first whisky in a new limited release series of single malts that will see the brand progress its journey towards sustainable packaging, and “brings together the worlds of whisky and chocolate.” The Harmony Collection Fine Cacao follows the […]
The Macallan and Bentley Motors collaborate for a sustainable future
The Macallan single malt Scotch whisky and luxury British automotive manufacturer Bentley Motors are partnering to develop distinctive collaborations and further their vision of a more sustainable future. The collaboration is designed to create immersive experiences and inspirational products with a commitment to a more progressive world, says the companies. The global brand partnership was unveiled […]
