Coronavirus causes chaos for travel retail The worsening coronavirus outbreak in China has already had a devastating impact on the global travel retail business. With the Chinese government cancelling outbound flights from Wuhan, the Chinese city at the epicentre of the outbreak, and many international airlines such as British Airways,
Edinburgh Gin – Rhubarb & Ginger
Edinburgh Gin Rhubarb & Ginger Ian Macleod Distillers ABV: 40% Country: Scotland Style: Flavoured Price per bottle: £29.99 Availability: Travel Retail David T. Smith – 9.2 Nose: Beautiful, plump, and aromatic notes of rhubarb; fresh and fruity with a whisper of spicy ginger in the background. Palate: Delightfully creamy with
Aberfeldy – 18 Years Old
Aberfeldy 18 Years Old John Dewars & Sons Ltd ABV: 40% Style: Single Malt Region: Highland Price per bottle: £86.75 Bottling: Distillery Availability: Travel Retail Rob Allanson – 8.0 Nose: Gentle at first then sweet chilli spice starts to build. Soft orchard fruits, apples pears and plum jam. Peaches in
Heinemann & Me app launched in Russia’s Sheremetyevo Duty Free
The international loyalty programme, Heinemann & Me has now become available to passengers at Moscow Sheremetyevo International Airport. Each passenger travelling through the Russian airport can benefit from the advantages of being part of the international Heinemann & Me customer loyalty programme. Members are able to collect points at all
A taste of Chile
Chile’s Casillero del Diablo is one of the world’s most celebrated wine brands; Kayleigh Rattle takes a closer look at its history, visitor opportunities, and its new travel-inspired range Written by Kayleigh Rattle A combination of top-quality grapes, fantastic wine-growing conditions and expertise of its viticulturers and enologists make this
The gold standard
Glenfiddich Grand Cru unites the best of French effervescent luxury with Scotland’s bold national spirit Written by Christopher Coates Although the ‘Auld Alliance’ between Scotland and France may have seen its origins in historical posturing against the English Crown, it was arguably cemented by the Scots’ insatiable love for their
Metal and nature
As Cognac enjoys a mini-renaissance, Rémy Martin unveils a fitting collaboration Written by Sam Coyne A meeting point where the industry of metal and fire collides with the natural Ugni Blanc, Limousin and Tronçais. The House of Rémy Martin has married these concepts together by collaborating with Atelier Steaven Richard
For rappers and writers
Time to discover drink’s rising star Written by Sam Coyne France isn’t short of options when it comes to iconic libations, but one that seems to be an ever-rising star is Cognac. Champagne still gets people excited, of course, and Armagnac has a loyal following, but Cognac seems to traverse
The boutique brand
The Macallan brings a piece of its home to international travellers Written by Sam Coyne Where do you go if you want to discover more about your favourite drinks brands? More and more frequently, spirits distilleries are becoming the go-to destination for travellers looking to delve deeper into the history
Make the right choices
The range and quality of duty-free spirits on sale around the world has never been broader or better Written by Joe Bates My golden rule for choosing duty-free spirits is a simple one. Unless you live in a country that slaps high taxes on spirits such as Norway, the UK