{"id":22573,"date":"2017-03-29T13:17:49","date_gmt":"2017-03-29T13:17:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/?p=22573"},"modified":"2019-01-23T10:46:13","modified_gmt":"2019-01-23T10:46:13","slug":"dfs-launches-2017-masters-wines-spirits-singapore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/dfs-launches-2017-masters-wines-spirits-singapore\/","title":{"rendered":"DFS launches 2017 Masters of Wines and Spirits in Singapore"},"content":{"rendered":"

DFS Group (DFS), the world\u2019s leading luxury travel retailer, launched its sixth annual Masters of Wines and Spirits in Singapore on Saturday, March 25. The highly-anticipated Masters of Wines and Spirits program brings together an extraordinary collection of more than 60 Cognacs, wines and whiskies from over 50 legendary houses.<\/p>\n

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Unveiled at a spectacular gala event in partnership with the Changi Airport Group on Singapore\u2019s historic Tras Street, the curated collection will be exhibited in store and available for sale at DFS, Singapore Changi Airport\u2019s Wines and Spirits Duplexes at Terminal 2 and 3 (see previous story<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Inspired by the world traveller’s desire for discovery, DFS\u2019 team of experts scoured the globe, working hand-in-hand with leading producers of Champagne, Cognacs, whiskies and wines to curate an exceptional collection of extremely rare and one-of-a-kind pieces available only at DFS.<\/p>\n

\u201cEach piece in this year\u2019s Masters of Wines and Spirits collection is a testament to the craftsmanship of the brands and our relationships with our customers,\u201d said Philippe Schaus, Chairman and CEO, DFS Group. \u201cWe\u2019re thrilled to bring together this fantastic assortment of the world\u2019s leading wines and spirits once again to Singapore and present an unmissable opportunity for connoisseurs to build their collection with DFS.\u201d<\/p>\n

At the heart of this year\u2019s gala event was the city and spirit of Singapore \u2013 the birthplace of DFS\u2019 Masters of Wines and Spirits. Celebrating the unique heritage of the Lion City, DFS hosted its gala along the historic Tras Street with VIP guests joining the world\u2019s leading brands and their ambassadors for an evening of entertainment amongst iconic shophouses. DFS transformed individual shophouses into celebrations of signature wines and spirits where guests interacted with ambassadors from iconic brands, offering their insight, knowledge and exclusive tastings.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s event also featured hands-on master classes and educational tastings for select VIP guests. At The Dalmore house, Master Blender Richard Patterson hosted a bespoke tasting to showcase The Dalmore\u2019s rich heritage and artistry. Frederic Dezauzier, Global Brand Ambassador of CAMUS introduced guests to the smallest and rarest cru in the Cognac region, Borderies, providing 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. Ch\u00e2teau Margaux\u2019s Regional Ambassador Thibault Pontallier conducted a vertical tasting across decades of the brand\u2019s history.<\/p>\n

Guests were also given an opportunity to meet key whisky brand ambassadors brought together by DFS\u2019 very own The Whiskey House \u2013 an exclusive and interactive whisky retail concept available to travellers at DFS, Singapore Changi Airport. Moderated by DFS Group\u2019s Director of Spirits Frederik Vanden Bulcke, The Whiskey House provided guests with an interactive discussion and guided tasting 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.<\/p>\n

\u201cReturning to our traditional gala format, this year\u2019s Masters of Wines and Spirits created an intimate and curated experience, tailored for our customers,\u201d said Brooke Supernaw, DFS Group\u2019s Senior Vice President Wines, Spirits, Tobacco, Food and Gifts. \u201cEach piece in the collection was selected with our customers in mind, bringing together a spectacular array of the world\u2019s finest and rarest wines and spirits right in the heart of historic Singapore.\u201d<\/p>\n

2017 Masters of Wines and Spirits Collection<\/strong><\/p>\n

The 2017 collection includes 27 Cognacs and whiskies and over 25 vintage wines and Champagnes, many of which are exclusive to DFS. Highlights include:<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Bruichladdich Special Release
\n\u00b7 CAMUS 65 Year Old
\n\u00b7 Ch\u00e2teau Mouton Rothschild 18 Vintages Vertical
\n\u00b7 Ch\u00e2teau Lafite Rothschild 1982 Vintage Imperiale
\n\u00b7 Ch\u00e2teau Margaux Pyramid Set of 1990 Vintage
\n\u00b7 Dom P\u00e9rignon Malle P2
\n\u00b7 Glenmorangie Pride 1974
\n\u00b7 Hibiki Arita-yaki 2016, Kutani-yaki 2016
\n\u00b7 Martell Grand Champagne 1920
\n\u00b7 Masi Amarone Vertical Set with Watch
\n\u00b7 Penfolds Bin 707 Boeing 6L
\n\u00b7 Louis XIII Le Mathusalem
\n\u00b7 The Dalmore Richard Paterson 50 Year Old
\n\u00b7 The Macallan Fine & Rare Treasury Collection<\/p>\n

Participating Brands at 2017 DFS Masters of Wines and Spirits<\/strong><\/p>\n

Aberlour, AmuseBouche, Araujo Estate, Bowmore, Brora, Bruichladdich, CAMUS, Chabot, Ch\u00e2teau Beychevelle, Ch\u00e2teau Cheval Blanc, Ch\u00e2teau Clerc Milon, Ch\u00e2teau Ducru Beaucaillou, Ch\u00e2teau Haut Brion, Ch\u00e2teau Lafite Rothschild, Ch\u00e2teau L\u00e9oville Barton, Ch\u00e2teau L\u00e9oville Las Cases, Ch\u00e2teau Margaux, Ch\u00e2teau Mouton Rothschild, Ch\u00e2teau Palmer, Ch\u00e2teau Pontet-Canet, Continuum, Courvoisier, Dom P\u00e9rignon, Gaja, Glenfiddich, Glenmorangie, Graham\u2019s Port, Grands Vins De Bordeaux, Hardy, Hennessy, Hibiki, Janneau, Karuizawa, Lokoya, Louis XIII Cognac, Luce, Martell, Masi, Moutai, Otard Collection Du Roi, Pappy Van Winkle, Penfolds, Perrier-Jou\u00ebt, Prunier, P\u00e9trus, Ridge, Royal Salute, Tesseron, The Balvenie, The Dalmore, The Glenlivet, The Macallan, William Larue Weller, Wolf Blass<\/p>\n

Following the Masters of Wines and Spirits gala event on March 25, the Masters of Wines and Spirits curated collection will be available for travellers\u00a0and shoppers at DFS, Singapore Changi Airport\u2019<\/a>s Wines and Spirits Duplexes at Terminals 2 and 3.<\/strong><\/p>\n

DFS Masters of Wines and Spirits is part of the DFS Masters Series, a signature program of exhibitions that also includes the highly-anticipated Masters of Time set to take place in Macau this December. The Masters Series is a showcase of the pinnacle of DFS\u2019 leadership and innovation in curating and creating exceptional experiences across its five pillars of luxury: Wines and Spirits, Beauty and Fragrances, Watches and Jewelry, Fashion and Accessories, and Food and Gifts.<\/p>\n

Read more: http:\/\/press.dfsgroup.com\/news\/dfs-group-hosts-sixth-masters-of-wines-and-spirits-in-singapore#ixzz4ciPTf6Js<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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