“Tapping into year-end demand for wine and whisky” ... Bottle Bunker to hold Black Bunker Day

[Financial News] Ahead of the year-end period, when demand for gatherings and gifts rises, Lotte Mart’s liquor specialty store Bottle Bunker is gearing up for its biggest liquor event of the second half of the year, offering discounts on around 2,500 varieties of wine, whisky and other products.
According to industry sources on the 10th, Bottle Bunker will hold Black Bunker Day for two weeks, from the 12th through the 25th, at its Jamsil, Seoul Station and Sangmu stores. Held twice a year, once in each half, Black Bunker Day offers discounts of up to 50% on alcoholic beverages, including wine and whisky, and related products.
Some wines and whiskies will be offered in limited quantities on specific days. The wine selection will include products from major wine-producing regions such as France and Chile, including Sassicaia 2023, Cervaro, Château-Figeac 2013 and Jacques Selosse V.O. The whisky selection will include brands such as Nikka Frontier, 1792 Full Proof, Ballantine’s and The Glenlivet, along with limited-edition products such as Macallan 12 Year Old 110 Proof and Wild Turkey Archive Gold Foil 16 Year Old.
Random boxes will also be available. The Johnnie Walker Random Box will contain one bottle chosen from Johnnie Walker Black, Black Ruby, Green or Double Black. In the event’s second week, to mark the 50th anniversary of U.S. wine brand Duckhorn, 600 Duckhorn Red Wine Random Boxes will be offered for sale, each containing one bottle selected from five red wines.
Imported snacks and bar foods to enjoy with alcoholic beverages, as well as glasses and other related accessories, will also be discounted. During the event, the Jamsil store will host a glassware pop-up store by lifestyle brand Senne Paris.
The event will also feature hands-on experiences. Bottle Bunker Bistro at the Jamsil store will host Whisky Night, where guests can sample around 40 kinds of whisky paired with food. According to Lotte Mart, tickets that went on sale on the 5th sold out for both sessions within 30 minutes. Members at the Bottle Bunker Gold, Diamond and Platinum levels will also have the opportunity to reserve six high-priced whiskies in advance through the app.
Bottle Bunker team leader Park Hye-jin said, “For the second-half Black Bunker Day, we’ve prepared a wide selection, from perennial favorites suited to year-end gatherings and gifts to limited-edition products with high collectible value.” She added, “With expert product curation, generous shopping benefits and distinctive experiential offerings, we plan to deliver a level of satisfaction befitting the biggest event of the year.”
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