IRELAND. Aer Rianta International (ARI) has scooped the Travel Retailer of the Year prize for The Irish Whiskey Collection at The Loop, Dublin Airport, in Whisky Magazine’s Icons of Whisky Awards.
The Irish Whiskey Collection at Dublin Airport showcases many Irish and international whisk(e)y brands.
The global results of the Icons of Whisky, World Whiskies Awards and Hall of Fame 2021 were announced virtually in a broadcast streamed on the World Whiskies Awards Facebook page.
From bartenders to brand ambassadors, retailers to visitor attraction managers, the awards honour those who produce and promote whisky.
ARI CEO Ray Hernan said: “We are thrilled to receive this prestigious award, which is testament to the dedication and commitment of our team who consistently deliver memorable world-class customer experiences for our customers. I would like to thank and congratulate everyone involved on yet another fantastic achievement for The Irish Whiskey Collection at The Loop.”
ARI Global Head of Liquor, Tobacco, Confectionery and Souvenirs Paul Hunnisett said: “ARI prides itself on offering an unrivalled range of local and international products. Differentiation within the category is what sets our portfolios apart from others. The team work tirelessly on product development and innovation with distillers to create unique products, from selecting casks to packaging design and presentation. The result is an exclusive product range, only available at The Irish Whiskey Collection at The Loop.”
