Lark Distilling Co. lands at Singapore Changi Airport with Lotte Duty Free for Asia travel retail debut

Welcoming travellers to explore Lark’s single malt collection, Lotte Duty Free Singapore Merchandising Executive Ingrid Tan and CoLab General Manager – APAC Philip Sancto celebrate the brand’s Asia travel retail launch at Singapore Changi Airport

SINGAPORE. Tasmanian whisky house Lark Distilling Co. has made its Asia travel retail debut through a partnership with Lotte Duty Free at Singapore Changi Airport.

The brand is now available across terminals 1, 2, 3 and 4, supported by a Terminal 3 activation that invites pre-flight passengers to discover its single malt whisky range.

‘Whisky from Another World’ – No.166 Dark Lark pairs striking black packaging with the bold storytelling and craftsmanship that define Lark’s single malts

The launch is headlined by the Asia travel retail-exclusive (TREX) No.166 Dark Lark, complemented by the Signature Collection and the global TREX Atlas Series.

Launched in March, the travel retail-exclusive (TREX) trio features two Gold Medal-winning expressions from the 2026 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, each reflecting the influence of world-class cask maturation 
A premium addition to the shelf: Lark strengthens Lotte Duty Free’s single malt assortment with its award-winning portfolio

Lark Distilling Co. CEO Stuart Gregor said: “Launching with Lotte Duty Free at Changi Airport is a major milestone for Lark as we continue expanding internationally. Together with our recent success at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, it reflects the growing global recognition of Tasmanian single malt.”

The Lark selection at Lotte Duty Free in Changi Airport includes:

  • 168 Cinder Forest – Signature Collection, RRP SGD140 (US$108)
  • 172 Wild Haven – Atlas Series (TREX), RRP SGD245 (US$189)
  • 294 Ember Eclipse – Atlas Series (TREX), RRP SGD590 (US$456)
  • 166 Dark Lark – Exclusively available through Lotte Duty Free at Changi Airport, RRP SGD119 (US$92)

Lotte Duty Free Singapore Managing Director Bruce Ham Seok Min said, “We are delighted to welcome Lark Distilling Co. to Lotte Duty Free Singapore and introduce the brand to travellers across Asia travel retail.

“As the exclusive retailer of No.166 Dark Lark outside Australia, we are proud to offer our customers first access to one of Lark’s most sought-after releases, alongside the brand’s award-winning portfolio of Tasmanian single malts.”

The birthplace of Lark’s award-winning single malts: Master Distiller Chris Thomson at the distillery’s Tasmanian home in Pontville

The launch follows a strong showing at the 2026 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, where Lark won five Gold medals across its Signature Collection, Global Travel Retail range and upcoming cask-strength releases. The recognition underscores the Tasmanian distiller’s rising profile among the world’s leading New World whisky makers.

Resident ‘TREX Master’ Martin Moodie profiles and tastes the brilliantly packaged (and superb tasting) Lark trio of travel retail-exclusive (TREX) variants for an upcoming episode of The TREX Factor. The filming took place in May at El Gordo Tacos & Grill, a top-quality Mexican restaurant owned by Global Drinks Ltd and Misaka Japanese whisky Founder Harry Kartasis. 

 *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 3

Our 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 

 

 

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