Suntory Global Spirits Opens ‘House of Suntory’ Boutique at Sydney Airport
Premium Japanese spirits gain dedicated retail space in Oceania through new airport store featuring sampling and personalisation services
In a strategic move to bolster its presence in the Asia-Pacific travel-retail channel, Japanese spirits producer Suntory Global Spirits has launched its first permanent ‘House of Suntory’-branded store in Oceania.
The nine-square-metre outlet, established via a partnership with travel-retail operator Gebr.
Heinemann at Sydney Airport’s Terminal 1 international departures zone, presents a curated selection of the company’s Japanese whisky and white-spirit portfolio.
Visitors to the boutique will find premium expressions such as Yamazaki, Hibiki and Hakushu whiskies alongside craft spirits like Roku Gin and Haku Vodka.
The site also incorporates a dedicated sampling area, allowing travellers to experience the spirits on site, and will showcase select limited-edition releases including the Yamazaki 18 Years Mizunara and the Hibiki collaboration with artist Hiroshi Senju.
A further highlight is the ‘Art of Gifting’ counter, which offers personalisation services so shoppers can tailor their purchases with bespoke gift packaging and custom message options.
The store thus positions itself not merely as a point of sale but as an immersive brand experience catering to the gift-seeking and premium-spirits traveller.
Industry observers note that travel retail is a key growth channel for premium spirits.
Suntory Global Spirits’ travel-retail lead has previously stated the company is investing heavily in this channel and views airport retail as a brand-building opportunity.
For the operator and the airport, the arrival of a dedicated ‘House of Suntory’ store strengthens the luxury spirits offering in the duty-free precinct and enhances the retail mix for high-net-worth international passengers.
For Suntory, the opening marks a significant step in its regional strategy, aligning with larger infrastructure investments such as the multi-beverage platform of Suntory Oceania, which is designed to deliver greater market localisation and product innovation in Australia and New Zealand.
As airports rebound and duty-free spending normalises post-pandemic, the launch of a boutique dedicated to Japanese craftsmanship and premium gifting signals the maturation of the spirits category within global travel retail.
The new Sydney store underscores Suntory’s confidence in growing demand for Japanese whisky and craft spirits among global travellers and gift buyers alike.
The nine-square-metre outlet, established via a partnership with travel-retail operator Gebr.
Heinemann at Sydney Airport’s Terminal 1 international departures zone, presents a curated selection of the company’s Japanese whisky and white-spirit portfolio.
Visitors to the boutique will find premium expressions such as Yamazaki, Hibiki and Hakushu whiskies alongside craft spirits like Roku Gin and Haku Vodka.
The site also incorporates a dedicated sampling area, allowing travellers to experience the spirits on site, and will showcase select limited-edition releases including the Yamazaki 18 Years Mizunara and the Hibiki collaboration with artist Hiroshi Senju.
A further highlight is the ‘Art of Gifting’ counter, which offers personalisation services so shoppers can tailor their purchases with bespoke gift packaging and custom message options.
The store thus positions itself not merely as a point of sale but as an immersive brand experience catering to the gift-seeking and premium-spirits traveller.
Industry observers note that travel retail is a key growth channel for premium spirits.
Suntory Global Spirits’ travel-retail lead has previously stated the company is investing heavily in this channel and views airport retail as a brand-building opportunity.
For the operator and the airport, the arrival of a dedicated ‘House of Suntory’ store strengthens the luxury spirits offering in the duty-free precinct and enhances the retail mix for high-net-worth international passengers.
For Suntory, the opening marks a significant step in its regional strategy, aligning with larger infrastructure investments such as the multi-beverage platform of Suntory Oceania, which is designed to deliver greater market localisation and product innovation in Australia and New Zealand.
As airports rebound and duty-free spending normalises post-pandemic, the launch of a boutique dedicated to Japanese craftsmanship and premium gifting signals the maturation of the spirits category within global travel retail.
The new Sydney store underscores Suntory’s confidence in growing demand for Japanese whisky and craft spirits among global travellers and gift buyers alike.
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