DFS Group and the Changi Airport Group celebrated the sixth annual Masters of Wines and Spirits event (MOWS) in Singapore last Saturday (25 March) with a collection of more than 60 Cognac expressions, plus wines and whiskies from more than 50 houses.
This culminated in ’a spectacular gala event’ on Singapore’s famous Tras Street, with the specially selected collection now set to be exhibited in store and available for sale at DFS, Singapore Changi Airport’s Wines and Spirits Duplexes at Terminal 2 and 3.
DFS said that this year’s event also featured hands-on master classes and educational tastings for select VIP guests.
MULTIPLE ACTIVITIES AND EXPERIENCES
At the Dalmore house, Master Blender Richard Patterson also hosted a bespoke tasting to showcase The Dalmore’s ‘rich heritage and artistry’. At the same time, Frederic Dezauzier, CAMUS’ Global Brand Ambassador introduced guests to the smallest and rarest cru in the Cognac region, Borderies.
This took the form of ‘a unique tasting experience’, featuring a selection of CAMUS Borderies Single-Cru Cognacs, including a Borderies Vintage and an exclusive Borderies blend that has never been released. Château Margaux’s Regional Ambassador Thibault Pontallier also conducted a vertical tasting across decades of the brand’s history.
Guests were also able to meet various whisky brand ambassadors at DFS’ very own The Whiskey House – an exclusive and interactive whisky retail concept available to travellers at DFS, Singapore Changi Airport.
This was moderated by DFS Group’s Director of Spirits, Frederik Vanden Bulcke and it included interactive discussion and tasting guidance with Brendan McCarron of Glenmorangie, Brian Kinsman of Glenfiddich, David Stewart of The Balvenie and Mike Miyamoto of Hibiki – all sharing their thoughts on heritage and innovation in the whisky industry.
Commenting, Brooke Supernaw, DFS Group’s Senior Vice President Wines, Spirits, Tobacco, Food and Gifts said: “Returning to our traditional gala format, this year’s Masters of Wines and Spirits created an intimate and curated experience, tailored for our customers.
Each piece in the collection was selected with our customers in mind, bringing together a spectacular array of the world’s finest and rarest wines and spirits right in the heart of historic Singapore.”
CHANGI AIRPORT GROUP IS A KEY PARTNER
As reported, the Masters of Wines and Spirits curated collection will be available for travellers and shoppers at DFS, Singapore Changi Airport’s Wines and Spirits Duplexes at Terminals 2 and 3 – following last Saturday’s gala event.
DFS concluded that the 2017 collection included 27 Cognacs and whiskies and more than 25 vintage wines and Champagne offerings – many exclusive to DFS. As featured earlier this month, the retailer said that the highlights of the collection included the following: Bruichladdich Special Release; CAMUS 65 Year Old; Château Mouton Rothschild 18 Vintages Vertical; Château Lafite Rothschild 1982 Vintage Imperiale; Château Margaux Pyramid Set of 1990 Vintage; Dom Pérignon Malle P2; Glenmorangie Pride 1974; Hibiki Arita-yaki 2016, Kutani-yaki 2016; Martell Grand Champagne 1920; Masi Amarone Vertical Set with Watch; Penfolds Bin 707 Boeing 6L; Louis XIII Le Mathusalem; The Dalmore Richard Paterson 50 Year Old; and The Macallan Fine & Rare Treasury Collection.