Discover the Connoisseur’s Collection: A Premium Tasting Experience at 20 US Airports

Avolta, a leading global travel retailer and F&B operator, has recently launched the Connoisseur’s Collection in 20 US airports. This exclusive tasting program is designed to showcase a carefully curated selection of the world’s most distinguished and limited-edition spirits.

Available at selected Avolta-owned HMSHost airport bars and restaurants, the Connoisseur’s Collection offers travelers the opportunity to taste and purchase some of the finest premium spirits available.

Tyler Pitman, Senior Vice President of Concept Development, Brand Partnerships & Adult Beverage for Avolta North America, explains the inspiration behind the program: “We crafted the Connoisseur’s Collection for travelers seeking something truly extraordinary along their journey and the addition of Avolta’s HMSHost-exclusive picks reinforces the prestige of the program. We are grateful for our partners who embraced this opportunity to create something unique that will result in lasting memories for passengers.

Modeled after the understated elegance of a speakeasy, the Connoisseur’s Collection features premium spirits carefully selected by HMSHost for their craftsmanship, heritage, and distinct character. The impressive lineup includes The Balvenie 21, Belvedere 10, Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin, and El Tesoro Extra Añejo Tequila, along with over 50 exclusive private-label bourbon barrels from Jefferson’s and Maker’s Mark, available only at HMSHost-operated restaurants.

Expert mixologists are on hand to guide guests through the tasting experience, with select bottles also available for purchase at Avolta-owned Dufry duty-free stores in the US.

– Baltimore/Washington International: Flying Dog Tap House, R&R Seafood Bar
– Boston Logan International: Samuel Adams, Cisco Brewers
– Charlotte Douglas International: 1897 Market, The Waterman Fish Bar, Whisky River, OMB Biergarten
– Dallas Fort Worth International: Dallas Cowboys Club
– Dallas Love Field: Cool River Café
– Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International: Whisky River, Umaizushi
– George Bush Intercontinental: Landry’s Seafood
– Las Vegas Harry Reid International: Las Vegas Chophouse, Vegas Born, California Pizza Kitchen, Wolfgang Puck Express, Modelo Cantina
– Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International: LongHorn Steakhouse, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Ecco
– New York John F.