{"id":24280,"date":"2017-06-06T11:58:24","date_gmt":"2017-06-06T10:58:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/?p=24280"},"modified":"2017-06-06T11:58:24","modified_gmt":"2017-06-06T10:58:24","slug":"dfs-celebrates-whiskey-global-festival-airport-events","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/dfs-celebrates-whiskey-global-festival-airport-events\/","title":{"rendered":"DFS celebrates Whiskey with Global Festival airport events"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>DFS Group is bringing the whiskies of the world to travellers this summer with its first-ever global Whiskey Festival.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Following its kick-off at DFS, Singapore Changi Airport on May 27, the Whiskey Festival will travel to eight DFS locations across Asia, the Middle East and North America. Bringing together over 300* whiskies, the Whiskey Festival allows customers to discover and taste some of the world\u2019s best whiskies including rare, limited edition bottles exclusive to DFS.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs interest in whiskey continues to grow, we\u2019re thrilled to provide travellers with a chance to celebrate all things whiskey with the launch of our first-ever global Whiskey Festival,\u201d said Brooke Supernaw, DFS Group\u2019s Senior Vice President Wines, Spirits, Tobacco, Food and Gifts. \u201cFrom collectors to those trying whiskey for the first time, the Whiskey Festival is designed for discovery, offering a way to explore this multifaceted spirit.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Throughout the Whiskey Festival, customers can enjoy Masterclasses from leading brand ambassadors at The Whiskey House, expert advice and complimentary tastings. To help travellers discover their personal whiskey style, the Whiskey Festival introduces customers to the DFS Whiskey Flavor Profile tool, a simplified way to navigate the world of whiskey by dividing complex flavors into the following profiles:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Floral and Delicate<\/li>\n<li>Fruity and Elegant<\/li>\n<li>Smokey and Intense<\/li>\n<li>Rich and Rounded<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Over 300 whiskies and countless DFS exclusives will be categorised based on the individual flavor profiles, with up to 100 whiskies available for tasting in store, depending on location. Highlights of the Whiskey Festival include Suntory Chita Single Grain, Johnnie Walker Blender\u2019s Batch 2: Bourbon Cask &amp; Rye Finish, Royal Salute Polo Collection 2017, Bowmore\u2019s new range of whiskies exclusive to travellers (10 Year Old. 15 Year Old &amp; 18 Year Old), and Woodford Reserve Personal Selection.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Discover the Whiskey Festival this summer at a DFS location near you:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>May 27 \u2013 June 30: DFS, Singapore Changi Airport<\/p>\n<p>June 1 \u2013 30: DFS, Hong Kong International Airport; DFS, Los Angeles International Airport; DFS, San Francisco International Airport; DFS, John F Kennedy International Airport; T Galleria by DFS, Angkor<\/p>\n<p>July 1 \u2013 31: DFS, Hawaii Honolulu International Airport<\/p>\n<p>August 1 \u2013 31: DFS, Abu Dhabi International Airport<\/p>\n<p>*Assortment range varies by airport locations. 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