This is prime time for gift buying. Show your loved ones that you put thought into your gifts. Show them you care.
What do you do when you’re shopping for gifts for the men and women in your life who have everything and want nothing?
This Diwali 2018, why opt for down town sales when we give you a variety of options to choose from, from the top brands of the world in multiple categories at our duty free shop at Bengaluru International airport. Shop duty free, save big, impress much!
Bengaluru Duty Free Store at Kempegowda International Airport is always innovating to bring new experiences to our customers. The idea behind our store displays is not just to advertise but to engage and educate consumers on the taste of Whisky.
Diageo & our team came together this month with the installation of fixture aroma tubes, animated TV screens, and more.
The objective of this event was to break down the language of and simplify the understanding of the taste profiles. This will enable shoppers with confidence to explore new flavours.
The 5 broad categories defined as per flavour profiles and some suggested Whiskies to try are as follows.
Sweet Whiskies – Offers a surprisingly smooth creaminess and notes of fresh fruits and dried apricots.
JOHNNIE WALKER DOUBLE BLACK
JOHNNIE WALKER ISLAND GREEN
TALISKER SKYE
JOHNNIE WALKER EXPLORERS CLUB COLLECTION – THE ADVENTURER
TALISKER DARK STORM
JOHNNIE WALKER EXPLORERS CLUB COLLECTION-THE GOLD ROUTE
Smoky Whiskies – Have intense rich fruit zest and spicy oak tannins which give rise to an incredibly powerful lingering smoky sweet.
CROWN ROYAL VANILLA
JOHNNIE WALKER GOLD LABEL RESERVE
CARDHU 12 YO
THE SINGLETON OF GLENDULLAN CLASSIC
COPPER DOG
OLD PARR 12YO
JOHNNIE WALKER BLENDERS BATCH SHERRY CASK
HAIG CLUB
Smooth Whiskies – Rich and creamy, mellow and soothing.
BUCHANAN’S 12 DELUXE
BUCHANAN’S MASTER BLENDED
CROWN ROYAL APPLE
CROWN ROYAL DELUXE
THE SINGLETON OF GLENDULLAN 12
JOHNNIE WALKER AGED 18 YEARS
BUCHANANS 18 SPECIAL RESERVE
Spicy Whiskies – Take you on a vibrant flavour journey, filled with fruitful highlights, hints of vanilla and peppery spices.
JOHNNIE WALKERS BLENDERS BATCH BOURBON CASK & RYE FINISH
JOHNNIE WALKER RED LABEL
JOHNNIE WALKER EXPLORERS CLUB COLLECTION – THE SPICE ROAD
MORTLACH 14 YO
MORTLACH 16 YO
Bold Whiskies – Have deeper flavours achieved by generous aging. A remarkable palate with a mix of oak, dark fruits and charred smokiness and long rich finish.
CROWN ROYAL BLACK
JOHNNIE WALKER BLACK LABEL
THE SINGLETON OF GLENDULLAN DOUBLE MATURED
DALWHINNIE 15 YO
JOHNNIE WALKER EXPLORERS CLUB COLLECTION – THE ROYAL ROUTE
Pre order your Whiskies from our website www.bengalurudutyfree.in before your next trip.
Happy Shopping.
We are happy to announce these brand new items that we have in-store this new year. Here are short product reviews of these exclusive items you’ll find at Bengaluru Duty Free at Kempegowda Airport, Bangalore. We’ll leave you to discover them fully.
A refined gallery of confectionery masterpieces expertly crafted by Ferrero. An assortment of exclusive recipes, a series of unique and irresistible flavours. A gift that would make every occasion feel special.
Dirty Hussy is uncompromisingly delightful! A bronzed amber appearance gives it a touch of class. Its woody, fruity flavours with a hint of wheat, perfectly complement its legendary attitude. Enjoy with ice and cola.
Do not forget to pre order before you fly for a hassle free experience. Reserve at departure and collect on return at Duty Free store, Arrivals Hall.
The story of Johnnie Walker begins – naturally enough – with the man who gave the whisky his name.
The year was 1819 and John Walker’s father had just died. A tough start for a humble farm lad, you might think, but there was always something special about John. A glint in his eye, a fire in his belly, a spring in step perhaps.
Read the whole story, here.
This month, you can strike gold when you purchase any Johnnie Walker expressions. All you need to do is scratch and win. Lucky winners will walk away with a 5 gram gold coin. Plus, you’ll save 15% on your purchase.
Meet some of our lucky winners:
Find the right Johnnie Walker for you. Browse our collection.
Duty Free shopping is exciting and affordable. It is one of the few places on Earth to get the newest releases on designer brands at prices that won’t break the bank.
Here are a selection of five great products that are hot on the shelves and selling out as we type this blog telling you to hurry up and make them yours.
Visit our website to pre order. Go to www.bengalurudutyfree.in
Father’s Day falls every year on the third Sunday in June. This year make no excuses for not getting your Dad the ideal gift to show your love.
Chances are you are returning from a summer holiday or work trip this week and we assure you that Bengaluru Duty Free is one of the finest places to shop for your father. And after he hears how much you saved by shopping at our duty free store, he is going to be doubly proud.
Spirits
If your dad is a connoisseur of fine spirits, then you will be spoilt for choice as we have hundreds of options to choose from. The finest Whiskies, the choicest Wines, the best Vodkas and Gins. There’s something for every type of Dad. Ask for our June specials and offers.
Perfumes
Look no further for the latest range of perfumes from the world’s top designer brands. We have the good, old fragrances that everyone knows and loves and we also have the latest scents of summer 2017 that are bold, fresh and in fashion. We have good deals on summer scents, ongoing now. Save big.
Chocolates
It is not true that only women have an affinity for the sweet things in life. Dads too know and love their chocolate. We have classics from the famed Swiss brands and lots of other options in dark, milk and white to choose from. We always have offers in store, so do not forget to swipe a good deal on chocolate.
And do not forget, you can pre order on our website.
Have a Happy Father’s Day with your Dad.
Last week, April 22 was a red letter day called Earth Day. There were numerous articles educating and reminding us about the impact of climate change on various aspects of the world that we live in – our quality of food, water, and life. Little do we know the impact of climate change on Whisky.
What goes into making Whisky and how can it be impacted?
Water: A key requirement in a distillery as it is needed to mix the yeast with the barley in the fermented liquid which eventually becomes the spirit. Distilleries in Scotland and the world over usually use river or spring water in this process. It is important to note that if we do not care for our water sources and water bodies and end up polluting them then it will only be a matter of time when this affects the quality of the final product or the price as more money might need to spent on water purification techniques.
Barley: The base product from which Whisky is made, this is usually imported from far away fields adding to the carbon footprint . It might be a smarter idea for distilleries to grow their own barley on site to control volumes and reduce carbon emissions caused by transporting barley from other locations.
Wood: The casks made from wood is eventually responsible for giving Whisky the colour, complexity, and aroma. Distilleries must ensure that they are not contributing to deforestation and should consider buying a plot of forest land to closely monitor the supply chain from planting, harvesting, use, and protection of natural resources that go into the making of Whisky.
Across the world, people have been consuming Whisky for hundreds of years in about 2-3 different ways – with ice, water or neat. There have been endless debates about the right way to consume Scotch. Over the years several Whisky based cocktails were also invented all claiming to be the right way to enjoy this sought after spirit. We are not sure that is the best way to savour such a fine spirit that is such a massive labour of love.
There is only one right way to drink Scotch. Neat.
This is the right way to bring out the flavours for which you have spent a great deal of money to enjoy. Diluting and mixing only take away from the true essence of this liquid gold.
If however, this unadulterated way is not your favourite way to consume Whisky then we can suggest a splash of water.
On the rocks, a popular phrase usually used when ordering a drink of Whisky is not the most ideal way to consume Single Malts because adding ice will lead to the dulling of the flavour.
In recent times, it has been concluded that the addition of a little water to your Whisky is not a bad thing. Apparently, a chemical reaction occurs between the water and the tightly-wound chains of amino acids in the Whisky. They literally unravel, releasing new flavor compounds and esters (volatile compounds that smell like flowers and fruits).
How much water? We would recommend just a small splash.
Cheers!
Even though there are millions of options to choose from when it comes to picking the ideal gift for a women of any age, we often still find ourselves stumped when we want to buy a gift that will impress and wow.
Here are our top three picks from three winning categories, as we round off the month dedicated to women worldwide.
Chocolate
Trust us, you can never go wrong with chocolate! Perfect for 1-100 year olds.
Perfumes
Perfumes magically lift the mood and will always be appreciated.
Whisky
It is not true that only men appreciate a good bottle of Single Malt.
Christmas is around the corner! Chances are, you will be spending the day with friends and/or family. Here are a few classic, must-know-recipes of delicious cocktails for your Christmas celebrations!
Classic Eggnog
The perfect blend of beaten egg yolks, sugar, cream, , Rum, and Cognac. Refrigerate up to a day. Pour the egg-yolk mixture over fluffy egg whites and stir until blended. Serve immediately, while the whites are fluffiest. Add nutmeg to finish it off.
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Citrus-Irish Whisky Punch
Combine , tea, clementine juice, lemon juice, Oleo-Saccharum, Angostura bitters, and 1½ tsp. nutmeg in a large bowl or pitcher; cover and chill 3–8 hours. Strain into a punch bowl and add several lemon and orange wheels and 4 cups ice. Serve punch in cups over ice garnished with nutmeg.
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Classic Martini
Pour a little dry Vermouth in a chilled Martini glass and swirl to coat the inside of the glass. Dispose of excess Vermouth. Gently swirl or stir the before straining into glass. Garnish with olives, lemon twist or cocktail onion and add rocks if you like.
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Cranberry Cocktail
Pour cranberry juice and Gin over ice in a tall glass. Top off with tonic water, and then add a splash of lime juice. Garnish with a wedge of lime and a few fresh cranberries.
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Christmas Punch
Mix pomegranate juice, cranberry juice, Vodka, Cointreau, club soda, lemon juice, and simple sugar syrup in a punch bowl. Fill glasses with cranberries frozen in ice cubes, and serve. Garnish with lemon slices if desired.
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Kir Royales
Pour Creme de Cassis into a champagne flute. Gently pour into 5 to 9 parts dry Champagne (depending on taste), being careful not to let it foam up too much.
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Pina Colada
Fill blender halfway with ice cubes. Add Rum, coconut cream, coconut milk and pineapple chunks. Puree and serve garnished with a slice of pineapple and maraschino cherry, if desired.
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Blood Orange Champagne Cocktails
Add 1 1/2 teaspoons each of Crème de Cassis into 8 Champagne flutes or other glasses. Add three tablespoons orange juice to each glass. Fill each glass with Champagne, stir gently. Garnish cocktails with slices of blood orange, if desired.
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Have a Merry Christmas!
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