The first World Duty Free shop outside the U.K. has officially opened at Vancouver International Airport, where travellers can buy pricy French perfume, high-end cosmetics and 70-year-old whisky that sells for $35,888 a bottle.
Only four bottles of Generations Glenlivet whisky, a rare Scotch malt from 1940, are on sale at the new duty-free store, which specializes in luxury items.
“Welcoming North America’s first World Duty Free store and one of the world’s oldest whiskies to YVR are testaments to the strong partnerships in place here to create a successful retail program,” said Vancouver Airport Authority CEO Larry Berg.
“Offering premier duty-free retail is a key component of our strategy to remain the gateway airport of choice for international passengers visiting British Columbia and beyond.”
Padraig Drennan, president of World Duty Free Group-North America, said, “With the redevelopment of the stores here, we have introduced the first World Duty Free store in the Americas, which is also the largest walkthrough in North America.”
In addition to premium liquor, the duty-free shop sells perfumes and skin products by Sisley, Crème de la Mer, La Prarie, Chanel, Dior, Lancome and Estee Lauder.
The new World Duty Free store is located in the post-security area of YVR’s international terminal, along with nine other duty-free stores.
