Known as one of India’s leading travel retail operators, Osprey Duty Free is celebrating the launch of the Collective Limited Edition 34-Year-Old Single Malt by ABD Maestro Pvt. Ltd across travel retail. The launch marks the debut of the first expression under ‘The Collective’, a rare 34-Year-Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky, a vintage expression.
This marks one of the most coveted and exclusive releases in Indian spirits history in modern times. The ultra-rare 1991 vintage expression has made its debut across travel retail with Ospree Duty Free.
ABD Maestro Pvt. Ltd is the super-premium and luxury spirits arm of Allied Blenders & Distillers (ABD), which was co-founded by Bollywood superstar Ranveer Singh. The actor was associated with the launch of these exclusive 60 handcrafted bottles, which are priced at INR 11 lakhs (US$11,427).
The bottles, all 60 of them, are hand-filled decanters. They have been engraved, individually numbered, and manually gold-lettered in Scotland. Also, each wooden outer box is handmade with care and precision.
Starting with India, “The Collective” promises to bring the best of the world’s most extraordinary spirits to knowledgeable and insightful consumers. The access is strictly limited and offers a rare opportunity to obtain one of the finest independently bottled expressions that is distilled at Macallan Distillery.
It is crafted for enthusiasts and seasoned collectors. To further enhance its collector appeal, every release will have a personally signed letter by Ranveer Singh.
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The inaugural expression of “The Collective” was distilled in 1991 at the world-renowned Macallan Distillery in Scotland’s Speyside. The spirit was kept there to mature for over three decades. The independent bottling was developed in a custom collaboration with Speyside Capital, Glasgow. It brings a rarely seen profile of the 34-year-old aged Speyside liquid.
The spirit offers a harmonized, complex flavor profile as it matures in select sherry oak casks. When opened and taken a sip of, it offers gentle citrus zest, delicate floral top notes, and sweet malty warmth, leading to dried fruits, deep sherry-led richness, lingering spices, and toasted oak, all nurtured for over 34 years.
This expression is an intersection of vision, modern luxury, and history. The launch across all travel retail includes Ospree Duty Free at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai, along with select domestic high-end direct pre-orders and retail hubs. It will be available exclusively at select airport locations in India within the travel retail channel.
The availability will be limited, and pre-orders are now open. The expression will be showcased through a single bottle display at Ospree Duty Free. This will highlight its ultra-luxury positioning and rarity.
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The creative and promotional role for launching “The Collective” was taken by co-founder Ranveer Singh. He described this 34-year-old expression as the result of waiting for 34 years. He calls it an absolute masterpiece created for those who do not believe in chasing trends but instead recognize true rarity.
Historically, the luxury collection culture in India has revolved around heritage jewellery, fine art, high-end real estate and horology. But with the launch of “The Collective,” people will see fine alcobev too as an experiential luxury and alternative asset class.
Gaurav Singh, CEO, Ospree Duty Free, commented on the launch, saying, "At Ospree Duty Free, we are committed to bringing travelers access to some of the world's most exclusive and sought-after luxury offerings. The launch of ABD Maestro's inaugural expression under 'The Collective' reflects the growing demand for ultra-premium experiences within travel retail. (as per Global Travel Retail Magazine)
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He further stated that “Ospree Duty Free is proud to support and promote this Indian homegrown brand at its departure store, offering travelers an authentic and premium gifting option that reflects the spirit of India.”
Bikram Basu, Managing Director, ABD Maestro, said that, “ABD Maestro curates the very best in luxury spirits. With the first expression of ‘The Collective’, we present rare, limited editions that are not sold, but acquired - exclusively on pre-order. Defined by quiet luxury and uncompromising craftsmanship, each release speaks as much to the collector or connoisseur as to those who understand exclusivity as value in itself.”
ABD Maestro has launched the inaugural expression of “The Collective” Limited Edition 34-Year-Old Single Malt at Ospree Duty Free. By partnering with an established travel retail giant like Ospree and offering direct company-to-collector access, ABD is establishing a firm foothold in the global luxury sector.
