Suntory Global Spirits has unveiled two rare additions to the Bowmore Single Malt Scotch Whisky Timeless Series: The Bowmore Timeless 33-Year-Old – a global travel retail exclusive – and the Bowmore Timeless 29-Year-Old, which is available only in domestic markets. Both are limited-edition expressions, with just 3,000 bottles of each available. These two single malts follow the Bowmore Timeless 31-Year-Old – also a […]
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Duty Free Global and The Lakes Distillery announce GTR partnership
Duty Free Global has announced a partnership with The Lakes Distillery for the Global Travel Retail channel. The Lakes Distillery is the home of The World’s Best Single Malt Whisky (2022). Established in 2011, The Lakes Distillery nestles on the north shore of Bassenthwaite Lake in the English Lake District National Park. Since its inception, […]
Starward and Duty Free Global announce GTR partnership
Australian whisky distillery Starward is teaming up with Duty Free Global to increase Starward’s presence in the global travel retail channel. The partnership between the award winning distillery and Duty Free Global aims to increase distribution in more locations, and increase customer awareness and activations to help with Starward’s growth strategy. Starward Commercial Director, Scott […]
John Thorsell’s InterGlob Services finds travel retail winners
John Thorsell has an eye for picking brands that will be successful in travel retail. Thorsell created InterGlob Services in 2017 after long stints working for major beauty companies L’Oréal and Coty. But since starting his agency, Thorsell has found success in the market in multiple categories. “After more than 15 years in the duty […]
Brown-Forman unveils Benriach 50 Years Old with five bottles going to GTR
Brown-Forman Global Travel Retail (GTR) has announced the launch of Benriach 50 Years Old, the oldest-ever expression of Benriach, at the TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference in Singapore. Just 37 bottles of this expression will be available worldwide, with five bottles reserved exclusively for the GTR channel. “We are thrilled to offer five of […]
William Grant & Sons launches Hudson Whiskey – the “Official Bourbon of the Mets” – with DFS at JFK Terminal 4
William Grant & Sons has debuted the first ever activation for Hudson Whiskey at JFK Terminal 4 with DFS. The New York whiskey is being featured at the New York airport where it is highlighting its partnership as the “Official Bourbon of the (New York) Mets.” Last August, Hudson whiskey announced it was teaming up […]
Loch Lomond Group Debuts New Travel Retail Exclusive Collection
Independent distiller Loch Lomond Group has unveiled a new dedicated travel retail exclusive range for its single malt whisky brand Loch Lomond. The Remarkable Stills Collection features four distinct non chill-filtered whiskies, each crafted to embody key elements of Loch Lomond’s whisky philosophy. Produced from spirit drawn from a variety of stills at precise moments and matured in unusual oak casks from across the […]
Brown-Forman names Michael Masick as President, Emerging International; Thomas Hinrichs to retire
Brown-Forman this week announced that Michael Masick will become President, Emerging International, and join the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) effective July 1. Thomas Hinrichs, who currently serves in this role, will retire from Brown-Forman after a 28-year career, effective June 30. As President, Emerging International, Masick will lead the long-term strategy for the region and drive growth in […]
The Glenlivet launches GTR exclusive Caskmakers
Pernod Ricard Global Travel Retail is celebrating the 200th anniversary of the Glenlivet with the introduction of The Glenlivet Caskmakers. The newest release from the iconic Speyside single malt will only be available in duty free stores beginning May 1. The travel retail exclusive scotch whisky will be launched across Asia, the Pacific, the Americas, the […]
Cincoro Tequila adds even more legends to ownership group
Cincoro Tequila, which already boasts an impressive group of owners including former NBA superstar Michael Jordan, has revealed the addition of Team Cincoro to its ownership group. Team Cincoro is a line up of sports and business legends including 23-time Grand Slam Champion Serena Williams, MLB Hall of Famer Derek Jeter, professional golf champions Dustin […]
KingofReach.com by B&S reports successful appearance at Summit of the Americas
Netherlands-based distribution and supply chain company KingofReach.com by B&S has reported increased business in the Americas after attending last month’s IAADFS Summit of the Americas show as the company ramps up its focus on the global travel retail market. KingofReach.com by B&S is a new digital brand and global platform, which the company calls an […]
Compass Box Whisky targets travel retail with focused offering and first GTR exclusive
In a duty free industry where many airport stores carry mostly the same spirits no matter where you are in the world, Compass Box Blended Scotch Whisky offers something out of the ordinary, Maurice Doyle, Compass Box CEO tells Travel Markets Insider. “Compass Box exists to inspire moments of joy, by making the world of […]
Bacardi Global Travel Retail appoints Darragh Ryan to marketing director role
Bacardi Global Travel Retail has appointed Darragh Ryan as Marketing Director with immediate effect. Based in London, he will lead the Bacardi marketing strategy across travel retail, a strategic brand-building channel for the company’s premium portfolio. Ryan will report to Leila Stansfield, Managing Director, Bacardi Global Travel. He most recently served as Marketing Director for […]
Pernod Ricard Travel Retail increases focus on the Americas
“I think we’re at a really exciting time for the Pernod Ricard Travel Retail business,” Greg Ford, General Manager Travel Retail Americas at Pernod Ricard tells Travel Markets Insider. TMI’s Michael Pasternak sat down with Ford and Aisling Tobin, Head of Marketing Travel Retail Americas, at the 2024 IAADFS Summit of the Americas, just days […]
Beam Suntory Rebrands to Suntory Global Spirits
Beam Suntory today announced that it is rebranding to Suntory Global Spirits. The company says the new name reflects its evolution into a truly global leader across categories in spirits and Ready-To-Drink cocktails. The new name is introduced as the company marks 10 years of sustained, profitable growth since Suntory Holdings acquired Beam Inc. in 2014. […]
