{"id":9760,"date":"2015-12-16T10:35:04","date_gmt":"2015-12-16T10:35:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/?p=9760"},"modified":"2019-01-23T10:35:08","modified_gmt":"2019-01-23T10:35:08","slug":"top-drams-for-christmas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/top-drams-for-christmas\/","title":{"rendered":"Top drams for the airport shopper this Christmas"},"content":{"rendered":"

With the festive season approaching, finding that perfect gift for family, friends or colleagues is quickly becoming top of our to-do lists. And rather than battle the high street frenzy or wait for online shopping deliveries, many consumers are making their travel plans count \u2013 by exploring the great selection of gifts available in Travel Retail.<\/p>\n

Today, almost $3billion (Source: CIR Research) per year is spent on gifts by travellers as they pass through airports \u2013 with one third of this spending taking place over the holiday season. In particular, Scotch Whisky is a huge draw – 44% of those shopping for spirit gifts choose whisky – with Travel Retail boutiques offering access to a wide range of brands, exclusive offers and unique limited editions which cannot be bought elsewhere.<\/p>\n

To help travellers choose the perfect gift for the whisky lover in their life, drinks company\u00a0Diageo\u00a0has put together this list of their top Travel Retail picks for 2015 \u2013 with something for every budget and every taste.<\/p>\n

\"Haig

HAIG CLUB\u2122 LIMITED EDITION: THE DECANTER SERIES<\/strong>
\nThe first limited edition from HAIG CLUB\u2122: this bold, one-off special edition has been inspired by the handcrafted crystal decanter that was commissioned as a gift from HAIG CLUB to David Beckham to celebrate his 40th birthday, earlier this year. It is also reminiscent of a long standing tradition of exquisite decanters produced by the House of Haig in order to celebrate and commemorate special occasions. A gift of unquestionable style and substance, this rare and unique bottle is the perfect gift this holiday season.<\/p>\n

The whisky has a clear, golden amber colour with a sweet aroma of toffee, vanilla and butterscotch. It is smoother and more accessible than you would ever dare expect from a Scotch making it an ideal purchase for the new generation of Scotch drinkers.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Pack size: 1 Litre
\n\u2022 ABV: 40%
\n\u2022 RRSP:USD60, \u00a339, \u20ac48<\/p>\n

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THE SINGLETON OF GLENDULLAN\u2122: TRAVEL RETAIL EXCLUSIVES<\/strong>
\nRight from the very first sip, THE SINGLETON\u2122 experience is one of immediate pleasure in its entirety. THE SINGLETON OF GLENDULLAN GLENDULLAN CLASSIC\u2122, THE SINGLETON OF GLENDULLAN DOUBLE MATURED\u2122 and THE SINGLETON OF GLENDULLAN MASTER\u2019S ART\u2122 single malt Scotch whiskies are crafted in the signature style – famous for being smooth and gentle on the palate. They are accessible, immediately enjoyable and great-tasting single malt whiskies which are light and delicate with a subtle complexity and are all exclusive to Travel Retail.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Pack size: 1 Litre
\n\u2022 ABV: 40%
\n\u2022 RRSP: USD89 – USD179, \u00a357 – \u00a3103, \u20ac70 – \u20ac125<\/p>\n

\"Johnnie

JOHNNIE WALKER\u00ae GOLD LABEL RESERVE\u2122 LIMITED EDITION (EXCLUSIVE TRAVELLERS\u2019 EDITION)<\/strong>
\nInspired by the spirit of travel, JOHNNIE WALKER\u00ae GOLD LABEL RESERVE\u2122 Exclusive Travellers\u2019 Edition is a new, limited edition bottle design for the brand\u2019s creamiest and smoothest, award-winning blended Scotch Whisky. The striking metallic gold-coloured bottle has been imprinted with a beautiful image of the world map for a luxurious embossed effect. Exclusive to duty free, this is the perfect gift for intrepid travelers and explorers, and whisky lovers alike.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Pack size: 1 Litre
\n\u2022 ABV: 40%
\n\u2022 RRSP: USD70, \u00a349.50, \u20ac59.75, AUD84<\/p>\n

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JOHNNIE WALKER\u00ae PLATINUM LABEL\u2122 18 YEAR OLD TRAVEL RETAIL GIFT PACK<\/strong>
\nJOHNNIE WALKER\u00ae PLATINUM LABEL\u2122 18 Year Old is a sophisticated blend created by JOHNNIE WALKER\u00ae Master Blender Jim Beveridge. Up to 18 carefully selected Scotch Whiskies from distilleries across the four corners of Scotland are blended to create this very special Whisky. Rich in Malt Whiskies that have been matured in Oak Casks for 18 years, this blend is exceptionally well rounded and supremely smooth- the perfect gift to celebrate these special occasions. This exclusive gift pack offers travellers a free 20cl bottle of the whisky, alongside the 1 litre bottle, presented in a striking gift box.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Pack size: 1.2 Litre
\n\u2022 ABV: 40%
\n\u2022 RRSP: USD112, \u00a389.50, \u20ac103, AUD112<\/p>\n

\"The

JOHN WALKER & SONS XR\u2122 21 Year Old<\/strong>
\nLaunched earlier this year, the new look JOHN WALKER & SONS XR\u2122 21 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky is available to travel retail customers exclusively in a 1 litre format. Presented in an elegant decanter inspired by the art deco era and house in an exquisite polished gold box, this is the ultimate gift for super deluxe whisky drinkers in a format which cannot be purchased elsewhere.<\/p>\n

The whisky is a superior blend of exceptional smoothness and depth that contains whiskies that are aged for a minimum of 21 years, and drawn from extremely rare Johnnie Walker reserves \u2013 including some from distilleries no longer in existence.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Pack size: 1 Litre
\n\u2022 ABV: 40%
\n\u2022 RRSP: USD178, \u00a3115, \u20ac140<\/p>\n

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JOHNNIE WALKER\u00ae BLUE LABEL\u2122 LIMITED EDITION DESIGN<\/strong>
\nJOHNNIE WALKER\u00ae BLUE LABEL\u2122 is well renowned as the ultimate gift for whisky lovers. An exquisite blend made from some of Scotland\u2019s rarest and most exceptional Scotch Whiskies, only one in every ten thousand casks has the elusive quality, character and flavor to deliver the\u2019 remarkable signature taste of JOHNNIE WALKER BLUE LABEL.<\/p>\n

This limited edition design celebrates the \u2018Art of Blending and Flavour Experience\u2019 of this premium whisky is a stunningly engraved bottle designed by artist (and whisky lover) Shan Jiang.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Pack size: 1 Litre
\n\u2022 ABV: 40%
\n\u2022 RRSP: USD258, \u00a3152.80, \u20ac206.50, AUD258<\/p>\n

\"The

PORT ELLEN\u2122 33 YEARS OLD SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY<\/strong>
\nWith only 210 bottles existing in the world and only available in travel retail, this once-in-a-lifetime island malt has become one of the most exclusive and sought after Single Malts in the world today, following the closure of its distillery in 1983. Intensely smooth and sweet-centred with gentle salt and spice notes, this well-structured whisky is both complex and robust beyond its years, crafted to be savoured and enjoyed.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Pack size: 70cl
\n\u2022 ABV: 50.5%
\n\u2022 RRSP: US$7,020<\/p>\n

\"The

CRAGGANMORE\u2122 43 YEARS OLD SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY<\/strong>
\nBelieved by some to be the oldest Single Malt ever bottled, this exclusive product has been produced from a hand-selected single cask, with only 474 bottles available exclusively in Dubai Duty Free.<\/p>\n

This whisky is a complex, dry and bittersweet Single Malt. Unusually spicy, it has great depth of character and a long, dry finish with pleasingly charred warmth to compliment these cold winter nights.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Pack size: 70cl
\n\u2022 ABV: 47.4%
\n\u2022 RRSP: US$3,800<\/p>\n

\"ROYAL