Changi Airport Group's World of Wines & Spirits (WOWS) returns for yet another year, this time featuring 63 coveted bottles from 29 esteemed international labels.

Partnering once again with LOTTE DUTY FREE, this year's edition "Wonders Reimagined" was a multi-sensorial gala, held at Changi Axis in Terminal 2, featuring rare labels and distinguished brands — from Johnnie Walker Vault Couture Expression to Martell L’Or de Jean Martell Zodiac Edition – Assemblage du Cheval — and celebrating the craft and provenance behind each bottle.

Guests would experience the artistry and heritage of wines and spirits across five multi-sensorial zones:

• Highland Wonders (Japanese Whiskies): Surrounded by  bamboo-inspired interiors and flowing forms to evoke serene Japanese landscapes, guests were guided through the craftsmanship and balance of Japanese whisky by the aromas of citrus, clove, oak, and baked pineapple. 
  
  
• Highland Wonders (European Whiskies): A reimagination of Scotland’s rugged coasts and drifting mists, guests saw themselves through notes of dried fruits, spices, and smoke, paying homage to the heritage and craftsmanship behind traditional Scotch.
  
  
• Cognac Landscapes: Layered displays reflected the region’s chalky soils, rolling hills, and maritime winds. Martell cognacs, alongside other distinguished houses, spoke to the concepts of elegance, refinement, and decades of mastery.
  
  
• Flavours in Bloom (Wines & Champagnes): Wines and champagnes were paired with specially curated chocolates from chocolatier Janice Wong, creating what the brand calls a "sensory journey of harmony, depth, and playful discovery".
  
  
• Echoes of Rarity (Rare and Fine Spirits): A space designed with diamond-inspired elements was used to celebrate the world's rarest spirits. 

Guests were also treated to performances by Lai Yee from Hong Kong, who performed a Solo Cyr wheel act, as well as a handpan and violin performance by Japanese duo Bodai & Bonno.

Michelin-starred restaurant Nouri was also present to provide an inventive menu of savoury and sweet canapés, made to complement the flavour profiles of each pour and highlight the harmony between taste and craftsmanship.

Among the rare and exceptional bottles available at this year's World of Wines & Spirits Gala were:

• The Macallan Red Collection 40 Years Old (S$25,000): An expression showcasing four decades of maturation in hand-picked oak casks.
  
  
• Martell L’Or de Jean Martell Zodiac Edition – Assemblage du Cheval (S$14,500): A blend of vintage eaux-de-vie from Grande Champagne, presented in a sculptural crystal decanter.
  
  
• Yamazaki Mizunara 18-Year-Old and 25-Year-Old Set (S$15,000): A set speaking to the depth and refinement of Japanese craftsmanship, available exclusively at WOWS.
  
  
• Yamazaki 25-Year-Old with Bowmore 30-Year-Old Lotte Exclusive Set (S$10,700): A rare collaboration uniting two legendary distilleries, representing harmony and heritage.

The premium and fine liquor products featured will continue to be available for discerning travelers to purchase on WOWS website (wows.changiairport.com). Collectors and aficionados can look forward to rare spirits such as:

• The Macallan Red Collection 71/74/78 Years Old Set with an exclusive
  handcrafted trunk at S$368,200:  A trio of single malts matured for up to seven decades, each revealing the natural colour, complexity, and grace shaped by generations of master whisky makers.
  
  
• Bowmore ARC Series at S$218,000: Exclusively curated for WOWS, the rare ARC-52 and ARC-54 expressions have been matured for over half a century, accompanied by an invitation to an unparalleled journey to the Bowmore Distillery, complete with private fine-dining and bespoke island experiences.
  
  
• Johnnie Walker Vault Couture Expression at S$103,800: A collaboration between Master Blender Dr Emma Walker and French designer Olivier Rousteing, haute couture meets fine whisky in a gold-draped bottle that celebrates movement, craftsmanship, and creative brilliance.
  
  
• Glenfiddich 1959 Cask 3935 at S$125,000: An APAC-exclusive bottling born from the same year Aston Martin first conquered Le Mans.

In partnership with Mastercard as the official payment partner, WOWS patrons who use their Mastercard and spend a minimum of S$5,000 will receive a complimentary set of two Christofle crystal champagne flutes worth S$510.

Do note, however, that all prices mentioned are tax-free and duty-free for eligible travelers with a valid boarding pass and passport at point of purchase and collection. Tax and duties will apply for purchases made by non-travelers or any amount exceeding the customs allowance for travelers!

Kanpai!

88 Bamboo Editorial Team