TAIWAN. EVERRICH Duty Free has earned international recognition at the 2026 San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC), with three co-developed Taiwanese spirits receiving major awards.
Kinmen Kaoliang’s (KKL) The Master Blender Aged 10 Years Kinmen Kaoliang Liquor and Ever Reserve Kinmen Kaoliang Liquor won Double Gold medals, while Kavalan’s Rhythm of Taiwan Collection – Ocean Single Malt Whisky took Gold.
The achievements highlight both the growing international appeal of Taiwanese spirits and EVERRICH Duty Free’s expertise in product development and brand collaboration.
The retailer collaborates with leading Taiwanese brands to develop travel retail-exclusive (TREX) products based on international traveller trends and category insights.
These TREXs are tailored to traveller needs while incorporating distinctive brand characteristics and Taiwanese cultural elements, helping to create a differentiated retail offer.
Recognised globally for its blind-tasting format, the SFWSC grants Double Gold status only to entries that receive Gold ratings from every member of the judging panel. The latest wins underscore the quality of the partner distillers’ craftsmanship and EVERRICH’s ability to co-create products.
These products are designed to encourage discovery in the travel retail environment, supported by themed displays, brand storytelling and tasting experiences across airport locations.
At Taoyuan International Airport Terminal 1, a dedicated showcase recreates the ageing environment of Kinmen Kaoliang Liquor, offering travellers deeper insight into Taiwan’s cultural heritage and craftsmanship.
EVERRICH highlighted the role of duty-free stores as a gateway to Taiwan, offering international travellers an introduction to the island’s culture and craftsmanship alongside the retail experience.
The retailer said it will continue leveraging its market insights and retail expertise to develop exclusive products in partnership with leading Taiwanese brands.
Additionally EVERRICH pledged to continue using airport retail as a platform to elevate Taiwan’s culture and craftsmanship on the global stage, delivering experiences that resonate with travellers. ✈
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*Announcing The TREX Factor – Reaching B2C + B2B Audiences
The Moodie Davitt Report has launched a breakthrough crossover B2B to B2C video series focused entirely on travel retail-exclusive (TREX) products. {Click on the YouTube Icon to view TREX Travels to the Duty-Free World, the introductory video to The TREX Factor} Filmed by our acclaimed Shenzhen-based Moodie Davitt STUDIO division, the pioneering B2B and B2C crossover series is being shown in multi-lingual form (led by but not limited to Chinese and English) on the Moodie Davitt STUDIO YouTube channel, our dual WeChat Video platforms and (coming soon) Xiaohongshu. EPISODE 1{Click on the YouTube icon to view Episode 1 on the Moodie Davitt STUDIO platform or here to watch on WeChat with Chinese subtitles} In our worldwide premiere, resident TREX Master Martin Moodie – the world’s leading duty-free shopping commentator and Founder of world-renowned The Moodie Davitt Report, introduces Johnnie Walker Blue Label Xordinaire, aged in former French XO Cognac casks, designed to add an element of smoothness and sweetness. Johnnie Walker Blue Label Xordinaire brings these elements together for an extraordinary finish. And, most importantly, it is a definitive TREX, available only in duty-free and travel retail stores. Click on the YouTube icon to view. EPISODE 2{Click on the YouTube icon to view Episode 2 on the Moodie Davitt STUDIO platform or here to watch on WeChat with Chinese subtitles} In our second episode, resident TREX Master Martin Moodie introduces you to two single malt whiskies from The Macallan, one of the truly famous Scotch whiskey distilleries of the world. Two very interesting variants with very different stories behind them. Click on the YouTube icon to view. EPISODE 3Our third episode features 叠川 The Chuan, which celebrates the vision of French drinks powerhouse Pernod Ricard to create a prestige Chinese malt whisky. Resident TREX Master Martin Moodie is joined on set by Rolls Wang, Retail Manager at Duty Zero by cdf, Hong Kong International Airport. Brands or retailers wishing to participate should contact Martin Moodie at Martin@MoodieDavittReport.com |
