SINGAPORE. Changi Airport Group’s acclaimed annual World of Wines & Spirits (WOWS) showcase, in partnership with Lotte Duty Free, returned this month for its fifth edition. It was headlined by ‘The Vault’ – an exclusive collection of more than 60 premium wines & spirits spanning over 30 brands. Click here for our preview story on the range.
A collaboration since 2022, WOWS is Changi Airport’s flagship premium wines & spirits programme, giving travellers the opportunity to discover the stories, heritage and craftsmanship behind a curated selection of fine wines & spirits.
Held at JW Marriott Singapore South Beach on 16-17 October, the event welcomed 600 guests, including award-winning actor Desmond Tan and prominent radio personality Sonia Chew.
The event highlighted the details and legacies of each bottle through design and storytelling, pairings and performances, creating a tasting journey for guests.
The showcase included a selection of rare and limited bottles, including The Dalmore Cask Curation Series: The Madeira Cask Edition (S$64,000), a trio of whiskies of varying ages; Fettercairn The Vanguard Series Rare – 30 Years Old (S$4,050), an autumnal whisky expression showcasing Fettercairn’s tropical house style; The Macallan Red Collection Set (S$368,200), a bespoke set comprising three age-statement whiskies that pay homage to The Macallan’s heritage and story; and Tales of The Macallan Volume II (S$114,000), marking 200 years of The Macallan.
The Rare & Fine reveal formed part of five experiential tasting zones, which also included Japanese whiskies, Cognacs, single malts and wines & Champagnes. Each zone was designed around the characteristics and stories of the featured pours, with
selected tastings complemented by fine food.
● Japanese Whiskies: A selection featuring bottles of depth and complexity, including Hibiki 30 Years Old and Yamazaki 25 Years Old Mizunara.
● Cognacs: A showcase of heritage and craftsmanship, featuring distinguished expressions including L’Or de Jean Martell – Zodiac Edition: L’Assemblage du Chèvre, Hennessy Paradis Year of the Goat 2027 Edition and the Louis XIII WOWS 2026 Edition, an exclusive limited edition featuring landmarks from Singapore and Changi.
● Single Malts: Rare and aged expressions took centre stage, among them Fettercairn The Vanguard Series Rare – 30 Years Old and The Macallan Red Collection Set.
● Wines & Champagnes: A cellar-inspired setting brought together fine vintages and distinguished labels, including Dom Pérignon P3 1993, 2015 Château Margaux and Penfolds Block 42 Kalimna Cabernet Sauvignon 2004, accompanied by an artisanal cheese bar where guests could curate their own cheese platters.
● Rare & Fine: Tucked away in an enclosed chamber, the collection brought together some of the event’s most coveted expressions, including The GlenDronach Aged 56 Years featuring a rare 1968 vintage, The Dalmore Cask Curation Series: The Madeira Cask Edition, Glenmorangie 50 Years Old and The Macallan Tales of Macallan Volume II.
The evening also featured a selection of Kaluga Queen caviar canapés, paired with fine spirits to highlight the caviar’s distinctive flavours and textures.
Highlights included Fettercairn 17 Year Old-infused smoked quail egg with cheese popper and Kaluga Queen Kaluga caviar, aged kingfish tartare tartlet with smoked avocado and Kaluga Queen A&K caviar, kueh lapis with smoked kaya and Kaluga Queen Osetra-Dark caviar, and Chitose white corn cream cheese with Kaluga Queen Oscetra-Light caviar.
Beyond the tasting experience, WOWS 2026 also presented the WOWS Grand Draw, giving qualifying guests the chance to win an exclusive 4D3N Kaluga Queen Caviar Experience in Hangzhou, China.
Every purchase made during WOWS 2026 within the qualifying period earned an entry into the Grand Draw, with one winner to be announced in November.
The experience includes a behind-the-scenes look at the caviar-making process, followed by an expert-led tasting of caviar from different years and species, a Champagne-paired caviar afternoon tea set against the scenic landscape of Qiandao Lake, and a visit to Kaluga Queen’s cultural experience store.
A Changi Airport Group statement said the event and Lotte Duty Free partnership reinforced “Singapore’s position as a global luxury travel retail hub, while celebrating the craftsmanship, artistry and heritage behind each rare and exceptional bottle”.
WOWS patrons who spend S$5,000 with Mastercard, the event’s official payment partner, will receive a complimentary set of two Christofle Old Fashioned Crystal Glasses worth S$540. The qualifying spend is S$7,000 for all other payment methods.
The WOWS 2026 collection is available for discovery and purchase via the WOWS website at http://wows.changiairport.com ✈
