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Moreover, the Licor 43 Carajillo maintains demographics onboard Seabourn and
growth across the cruise lines. We are also allows passengers to access prestigious
seeing cruise lines putting their own spin items without having to purchase a bottle.
on this simple but delicious cocktail. For “We have also activated Porcelain
example, adding tequila to the recipe. In Gin, a handmade gin from Shanghai,
regards to rum, the Gosling’s trademarked China, onboard Disney and Oceania cruise
‘Dark ‘n Stormy’ is a staple for Caribbean line. We have developed a beautiful Asian
cruise passengers. For the cruisers who inspired matching tea set to serve unique
like beer, Asahi continues to drive growth curated cocktails onboard the ships. The
across cruise lines,” she says. serving tea kettles add an element of
uniqueness and sophistication to the guest’s
Activations bring brands to life cruise experience.”
Brand activations play a key role for MONARQ also activates its brands
the MONARQ brands across duty free with high profile presentations on land in
retail and on board cruiseships. airports and border stores throughout the
“Personalization continues to trend region.
and we are launching Delamain Cognac, “In the Duty Free Retail segment,
a prestigious cognac from the Grande consumers are highly invested in rum and
Champagne region, onboard Disney cruise (super) premium whisk(e)y, especially
line. We have developed an exclusive Japanese and American whiskey. For
MONARQ developed an Asian inspired matching
tea set to serve unique cocktails from Porcelain engraved personalized 3-liter bottle of example, we recently launched Matsui
Gin onboard Disney (shown here) and Oceania Delamain Pale and Dry for Disney’s newest Japanese whiskey with Avolta North
cruise line. ships, Adventure and Destiny, launching at America and it is performing very well.
the end of 2025. Each bottle comes with a Passengers traveling through the duty
Cruise is thriving cradle to showcase the bottle and branded free stores are looking for uniqueness
Cruise has rebounded impressively cognac tulip glasses to properly serve this and authenticity. Our portfolio’s diversity
since the Covid shut-down, with prestigious cognac,” says Glazier. makes it ideally suited to serve this
MONARQ’s portfolio well represented Partnerships are critical to evolving demand,” says Glazier.
in the segment, says Danielle Glazier, implementing innovative brand-building While tariffs remain a factor to
Director Duty Free. experiences onboard, she says. be watched, de Monchy says that he is
“On premise we continue to see “This year, we have also partnered optimistic about the Americas travel retail
Espresso Martinis trending, as well as with Seabourn Cruise Line to launch market.
rum cocktails and Japanese beer. With Bollinger La Grande Annee 2015 and “Cruise passenger numbers are strong,
the growth of Espresso Martinis, we have La Grande Annee Rose 2015 By The and we see continued opportunity in
seen a resurgence of coffee liqueurs, such Glass program. This renowned vintage personalization and premiumization across
as Luxardo Espresso and Caffe Borghetti. champagne aligns with the target the retail journey,” he concludes.

Glenfiddich unveils GTR exclusive limited edition 19 YO whisky in partnership
with Aston Martin Formula One team

Glenfiddich has unveiled a limited complex, with notes of Seville oranges and
edition 19-Year-Old Single Malt Scotch warm, woody spices.
Whisky, created to celebrate the first year “We are thrilled to unveil this limited
of a multi-year partnership with the Aston edition bottling in celebration of our
Martin Formula One Team. partnership with Aston Martin Formula
The global travel retail exclusive One Team. Through this collaboration we
bottling (ABV 43%) will be available invite enthusiasts worldwide to engage
exclusively in select global travel retail with these two iconic brands in bold new
locations from September 2025 (RRP ways and create memorable moments
£130). that reach far beyond the racetrack.
This limited-edition release embodies This limited-edition bottling is just the
the values of precision, complexity, and beginning as we continue to write the next
refinement shared by both Glenfiddich and chapter together,” says Claudia Falcone,
Aston Martin, say the companies. Global Brand Director at Glenfiddich.
The Glenfiddich 19-Year-Old is Glenfiddich announced a long-term
matured in hand-selected American and partnership with Aston Martin Formula
European oak casks, with a sweet spice One Team in November 2024. The
from Montilla wine casks. The combination partnership launched at the Las Vegas
creates a whisky that is both vibrant and Grand Prix.

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