SINGAPORE. Changi Airport Group’s annual World of Wines & Spirits (WOWS) showcase, a partnership with Lotte Duty Free, returns next month, culminating in a Gala celebration under the banner ‘Wonders Reimagined’ on 24 and 25 October.
WOWS 2025 offers collectors and connoisseurs the chance to encounter and purchase 63 rare and collectible products from 29 renowned labels.
The collection features fine whiskies – from Johnnie Walker Vault Couture Expression to The Macallan Fine & Rare 1965 – alongside Cognacs, including Martell L’Or de Jean Martell Zodiac Edition – Assemblage du Cheval. In addition, the collection brings together fine wines and Champagnes, such as Penfolds Grange La Chapelle and Charles Heidsieck Vintage 1996.
A partnership with Lotte Duty Free since 2022, WOWS is Changi Airport’s anchor premium wines & spirits programme.
Changi Airport Group Managing Director, Airside Concessions Hung Jean said: “The most discerning connoisseurs of wines and spirits prize rarity, craftsmanship and the stories behind each bottle. This year, Changi Airport Group, together with Lotte Duty Free and our esteemed brand partners, proudly present some of the industry’s most sought-after bottlings at the World of Wines and Spirits.
“Guided by valuable client feedback, this carefully curated portfolio aims to delight collectors and elevate the luxury retail experience.”
Lotte Duty Free Singapore Managing Director Jeff Jeong Soongyu added, “In the world of luxury wines and spirits, collectability now plays a big role in how value is defined.
“At Lotte Duty Free, we tap into our global reach and trusted relationships to secure some of the rarest and most distinguished bottles, many of which are released exclusively through us. With every edition of WOWS, we carefully curate collections that speak to what collectors are looking for today, while continuing to offer something fresh, rare and unmatched in travel retail.”
Themed ‘Wonders Reimagined’, the gala is the pinnacle of this year’s campaign. Hosted at Changi Axis, a new innovation and collaboration hub in Terminal 2, guests will step through The Wonderfall and into a multi-sensory world where, according to CAG, “wines & spirits are reimagined as living wonders”.
Guests are invited to immerse their senses in the products’ aromas, textures, terroirs and even their soundscapes – while they can also enjoy a live food station by Michelin-starred restaurant Nouri, with innovative pairings designed to accentuate flavour notes of each pour. This is accompanied by a dedicated bar serving bespoke cocktails inspired by the evening’s theme. The atmosphere will be enhanced with live performances and interactive elements.
In the lead up to the gala, WOWS will host a series of Masterclasses presented by Johnnie Walker and The Macallan. Exclusive private preview sessions will also see invited guests gain privileged access to view selected products before the gala.
Highlights: Johnnie Walker Vault Couture Expression
The Johnnie Walker Vault Couture Expression (below) is a masterpiece that “converges the artistry of luxury whisky blending with the visionary world of haute couture”.
Each edition showcases rare whiskies with distinctive character that evoke the seasons. Spring is fresh and floral with 1985 Cragganmore, 1977 Caledonian and 1978 Port Ellen; summer brings bright tropical notes from Cardhu Wine Cask Finish, 1990 Clynelish and 1988 Benrinnes; autumn offers contemplative, layered sips with Teaninich and 1978 Port Ellen; while winter is rich and warming with Port Ellen, Brora and 1988 Benrinnes.
Every blend is anchored by ghost whiskies from Brora and Port Dundas, underscoring its rarity and artistry. Tailored with gold and metallic embellishments, each bottle is a collector’s piece.
Released exclusively in four markets (New York, London, Dubai and Singapore), one set is available at WOWS for S$103,800.
Martell L’Or de Jean Martell Zodiac Edition – Assemblage du Cheval
A 2026 pre-release, the L’Or de Jean Martell Zodiac Edition – Assemblage du Cheval was crafted by Cellar Master Christophe Valtaud from rare eaux-de-vie drawn from previous Years of the Horse.
This blend is anchored in Grande Champagne, and characterised by notes of honey, candied fruit and floral accents that give way to red fruit and blackcurrant on the palate, balanced by subtle sweetness, volume and length.
Continuing the hallmarks of the Zodiac series, the blend is housed in the well-known L’Or teardrop crystal decanter, crowned with a sculptural horse-head stopper created by Baccarat.
Limited to 750 bottles worldwide, two bottles are available at WOWS for S$14,500.
The Macallan Fine & Rare Collection
The largest assembly of vintage-dated single malt whiskies in the world, each vintage is marked by the year it was bottled.
Among them is The Macallan Fine & Rare 1965, a year that coincides with Singapore’s independence. Beyond its rarity, 1965 also witnessed key innovations that have impacted modern living, noted CAG, from the launch of Japan’s bullet train and Houston’s Astrodome, to the invention of astroturf, soft contact lenses and the compact disc.
Presented in a bespoke tantalus designed by London interior designer Kamini Ezralow, this edition is accompanied by four Lalique crystal tumblers and four solid ebony wood coasters. Only one set is available exclusively at WOWS for S$48,000.
The Macallan Red Collection 71, 74 & 78 Years Old
Comprising three ultra-rare age statements – 71, 74, and 78-Years Old – The Macallan Red Collection is described as “a profound celebration of time, tradition and craftsmanship”.
Distilled in The Macallan’s small copper stills and laid down in hand-selected oak casks, each whisky has matured for over seven decades.
The trio are among the oldest ever released by The Macallan, with characteristics defined by natural colour, aromatic richness and a depth only time can impart. Each bottle reveals layered notes of dried fruits, oak spice and subtle sweetness, balanced by length and complexity.
As a reflection of rarity, the three bottles (41-43% ABV) are housed within a bespoke presentation case, while each expression rests in its own handcrafted oak box, upholstered in red Scottish leather from Bridge of Weir.
A full set with bespoke case is curated exclusively at WOWS for S$368,200.
Collectors can preview this year’s line-up at http://wows.changiairport.com.
Customers who spend a minimum of S$5,000 using Mastercard will receive a complimentary set of two Christofle crystal Champagne flutes worth S$510. Changi Rewards members will receive double Rewards points for all WOWS purchases. ✈
