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Delhi Duty Free Celebrates 14 Years of Excellence with Kogei Collection Launch from The House of Suntory.

Delhi Duty Free Celebrates 14 Years of Excellence with Kogei Collection Launch from The House of Suntory.

Delhi, India – August 5th, 2024: Delhi Duty Free (DDFS) commemorated its 14th anniversary with an exclusive event in partnership with Suntory Global Spirits, celebrating the launch of the exquisite Kogei Collection from The House of Suntory. Held at the prestigious Oberoi, Gurgaon, this luxurious evening brought together Delhi-NCR’s most discerning elite, known for their refined taste in luxury and rare spirits. The highlight of the evening was the collaboration with Vir Sanghvi, a noted food and lifestyle journalist widely read across India. The lead picture has all the key senior executive team members; from Left to Right: Abhijit Das – Head Marketing – Delhi Duty Free, Rajesh Arora – GMR Airports Ltd, Entrepreneur – Ramola Bachaan, Vire Sanghvi – Journalist, Ashish Chopra –CEO, DDFS, Rajiv Madan CFO -DDFS, Mandeep Thakral from Beam Suntory.

Delhi Duty-Free is proud to present the exclusive Kogei Collection, which comprises Yamazaki Peated Malt Spanish Oak and the Hakushu Peated Malt Spanish Oak. This collection epitomizes ‘Kogei,’ meaning ‘traditional Japanese craft,’ and is available exclusively in travel retail. The blend results from meticulous exploration, harmoniously fusing peated malt and Spanish oak to deepen Yamazaki’s signature flavors and push the boundaries of Hakushu’s gently smoky herbaceous profile. In partnership with the renowned Chiso kimono house, the Kogei Collection’s packaging and label designs are inspired by actual kimonos and the stunning natural surroundings of both distilleries.

The celebration began with a sophisticated cocktail hour, followed by Vir Sanghvi’s introductory note about his passion for great whisky and the unparalleled shopping experience at Delhi Duty Free. This was followed by a culinary masterpiece—an authentic Japanese dinner masterfully crafted by renowned chefs Randy Pielago Cultivo and Shailender Rawal. Each exquisite dish was paired with Suntory’s finest whiskies: Toki, Hibiki, and Yamazaki, accompanied by insightful commentary from Mr. Rohan Jelkie, The Blend – Advocacy Manager for Suntory Global Spirits.

To fully immerse guests in Suntory’s rich heritage, the event’s décor drew inspiration from the iconic Yamazaki and Hakushu distilleries, creating an ambiance that transported attendees to the heart of Japan. The pinnacle of the evening was the grand unveiling of the Kogei Collection from The House of Suntory, led by distinguished lifestyle journalist Vir Sanghvi, alongside Alasdair Dickinson, General Manager- Emerging Markets Suntory Global Spirits, Ashish Chopra – CEO of DDFS, and Rajesh Arora – CEO- Business Development, JV’s & Adjacencies, GMR Airports Ltd.

This milestone event not only celebrated the 14th anniversary of Delhi Duty Free but also underscored the successful partnership with Suntory Global Spirits. The collaboration aims to elevate the luxury spirits market and provide an unparalleled experience for connoisseurs.

The guest list featured a diverse array of notable individuals from various fields, including corporate leaders, businessmen, bankers, bloggers, fashion consultants, and artists.

This unforgettable evening highlighted the exceptional craftsmanship and heritage of Suntory Global Spirits and reinforced Delhi Duty Free’s dedication to offering the finest products and experiences to their esteemed clientele.

Dior La Collection Privée debuts at Delhi Duty Free

Dior La Collection Privée debuts at Delhi Duty Free

Marie Franck & Ingrid Pineau from Parfums Christian Dior along with Ashish Chopra (CEO), Abhijit Das (Head of Marketing) with other key executives of Delhi duty free.

New Delhi, India – Thanks to this unique collaboration, passengers can now experience the most desirable ultra premium perfume collection at Delhi International Airport: La Collection Privée by Christian Dior.

This space brings together all of Dior La Collection Privée perfume and provides exclusive services.

Delhi Duty Free CEO, Ashish Chopra said: “As we welcome La Collection Privée Christian Dior to Delhi Duty Free, we are not just opening a new shop in shop; we are unveiling a world of elegance and luxury. This marks another milestone in our commitment to providing travelers seeking luxury with an exceptional shopping experience. La Collection Privée Christian Dior, with its timeless charm, perfectly complements our mission to offer the best to our valued customers. We invite you to explore this splendid addition and immerse yourself in the allure of La Collection Privée Christian Dior at Delhi Duty Free. Your journey begins here”.

Dior Travel Retail General Manager Middle East Africa and Indian Sub-Continent, Ingrid Pineau said: “We are very pleased to open La Collection Privée in partnership with Delhi Duty Free and Delhi Airport. We nourish a long-term relationship together and we strongly believe that Delhi International Airport is the ideal fit for La Collection Privée”.

La Collection Privée The Dior La Collection Privée area is carefully designed down to the last detail to host the most desirable ultra premium perfume collection by Dior. Entirely dedicated to La Collection Privée perfume, an olfactive lifestyle and the art of gifting by Dior.

This luminous place made for pleasure, generosity and sensorial experiences is an exceptional invitation to discover a large collection of fragrances, candles and soaps.

These myriad creations, made to the highest standards and orchestrated by our fragrance creation director, celebrate a resolutely contemporary and daring art de vivre.

A passionate love of perfume has long been etched in the history of the house of Dior. Armed with this legacy, “La Collection Privée” was created so that we can share, respect this tradition & the Dior heritage while daring impertinence in the olfactive creations of this collection.

Steeped in an elegantly Parisian ambiance, “La Collection Privée” also provides a window onto Grasse, thanks to a wall of images of the Château de la Colle Noire and the flower fields whose harvests shine in Dior perfumes. A generous collection comprising 22 fragrances blends classics with luminous newcomers. The iconic bottles displayed on the iconic fragrance bar: a warm space in a joyful palette of color.

Oud Ispahan, Gris Dior and Ambre Nuit sit alongside charming floral Lucky and radiant beauty Jasmin des Anges – a genuine ode to Grasse jasmine.

At “La Collection Privée”, everything is made to be smelled and experienced, loved and shared. Unexpected love at first sight is transformed, as you watch, into a sublime gift housed in a customized Dior box.