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Yoshino showcases cedar tree aged whisky Y oshino was established in 2014 to meet the rising global demand for Japanese whisky. Originally created as a distribution firm for existing Japanese spirits, the company opened its own distillery five years ago. The Yoshino Distillery flagship brand Kimiki is being showcased here at TFWA World Exhibition & Conference. “With Kimiki, what we brought to the market is a different kind of aging,” enthuses Asia-Pacific & Emerging Markets Area Manager Serdal Ersoy. “We are the first company using cedar tree cask and this actually changes the whiskey texture and taste.” The Kimiki is available in three variants: Original, Sakura and Intense. HarbourVillage EVA I mperial Brands is marking the 100th anniversary of Davidoff cigarettes, as the company continues to strengthen its presence in the global travel retail channel. Imperial Brands is placing the Davidoff cigarettes centenary at the heart of its presence, showcasing the iconic brand’s heritage, craftsmanship and enduring quality while reaffirming its focus on consumer-led innovation and premium brand building. TFWA World Exhibition & Conference also provides an important opportunity for Chris Street to meet with customers and partners following his recent appointment to lead Imperial Brands’ Global Travel Retail & Nordics business. “Celebrating 100 years of Davidoff cigarettes makes this year’s exhibition particularly special,” he said. “Davidoff is a brand built on exceptional craftsmanship and quality, and this milestone demonstrates our commitment to investing in brands that resonate with adult consumers. I look forward to building on the strong foundations already in place and continuing to deliver sustainable growth across the channel.” GoldenVillageGO6 D uty Free Global is rolling out a flurry of new drinks this year in Cannes. In the gins section, Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin with Italian Fig & Laurel is presented alongside a brand new version with Japanese White Peach. The novelties also include the Knappogue Castle Single Malt Irish Whiskey range (12 to 21 y.o.), a boxed giftable version of the Compass Box blended Scotch, DAOU Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, a new Taylor’s Port range, and DAOU Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon. Also presented in a luxurious samurai style package with metallic accents, the Shinobu Japanese whisky range has made quite an impression. Beside the drinks being premiered here in Cannes by Duty Free Global, the very popular BuzzBallz still stand out in a flashy colourful display. These ready-to-go cocktails are packaged in fun bottles and come in a variety of flavours. GreenVillage J35 Imperial Brands celebrates 100 years of Davidoff cigarettes Duty Free Global serves up spirits, wine and cocktail novelties Thursday 1 October 2026 20 T F W A D A I L Y