Johnnie Walker XR 21 YO Blended Scotch Whisky

In recognition of Delhi Duty Free’s growing stature as a premium travel retail destination, John Walker & Sons, the world famous distillers, today announced the exclusive launch of their opulent new blend of Scotch Whisky XR 21 with Delhi Duty Free at T3, Indira Gandhi International Airport.

As a poignant tribute to Sir Alexander Walker, grandson to founder John Walker, the blend has been sourced from the private ‘reserves’ of the Master Blender, including extra rare casks from now silent distilleries and has been finely aged over twenty-one years to achieve an exceptional quality and flavour of Scotch Whisky. The launch is has been much awaited event by whisky connoisseurs across the sub continent.

Said Nicholas Goddard Palmer, CEO, Delhi Duty Free “Delhi Duty Free is viewed today as a premium and most admired retail destination within India catering to a diverse audience, who are well traveled and brand conscious. With an estimated 10 million travelers passing through India’s international airport, Delhi Duty Free offers a comprehensive range of Scotch whiskies, besides having a dedicated speciality area for single malts with over 80 single malt whiskys’ available in it called the Uisge Beatha (Water of Life), which is one of a kind in India.”

• Each bottle is uniquely numbered and hence every Johnnie Walker XR 21 yr is the only one of its kind.

• Sourced from the exclusive reserve of aged casks, including those of the now silent Brora distillery, the liquid has been allowed to age for twenty-one years, achieving a smooth, deep blend - the depth and intensity of aged oak, the subtle notes of vanilla, the sweet hint of golden honey and a smooth finish.

• Priced at US$ 105, the Johnnie Walker XR 21 yr will be exclusively available at the Delhi Duty Free, T3 international terminal till Nov 2010 only.