Sake is a widely renowned rice wine which has been cultivated for thousands of years in both China and Japan. Over this time, the craft of sake production has been refined and perfected, leaving the brands today as the standouts over years of natural selection. Few people know that, technically speaking, sake is not a wine, but a beer, since it is produced from rice grains, not grapes!

Clean, slightly savoury, and slightly sweet, sake generally tastes smooth on the palate. It can be classified by the refinement of the rice grain in the bottle: junmai bottles have had no rice milling; junmai ginjo have 60% of the original rice grain remaining; junmai daiginjo have 50% of the original grain or less. Generally speaking, the more refined the grain, the clearer the flavour of the sake. Newbies to sake are best set to try it with a traditional Japanese dish, such as sushi, sashimi, nigiri or tempura.

Fortunately for you, iShopChangi is one of the best places to shop for sake in Singapore. You will find everything you’re looking for in a high-quality bottle of sake on our online shelves!

Wine is so well-documented through human history that you could say it’s one of the defining characteristics of our species. From ancient mead brewing in China, to red wine fermentation in Ancient Rome, to present-day associations of wine with romance and love in almost every country around the world, you would be hard-pressed to find a more iconic drink!

Wine is classified by its colour, style, region and vintage. Wine can be red, white or rosé, sparkling or non-sparkling, and hail from anywhere in the world, although notable regions include France, Australia, the United States and Chile. The vintage from which the wine comes indicates the year it was bottled. Different vintages encapsulate different seasonal conditions and climates, and as such, no two vintages from the same brand will be identical! Knowing the year a wine was bottled is also useful when it comes to consumption: as a general rule, wine gets better with age. So, the longer you leave the cork on, the better it will taste!

Rest easy with the incredible wine deals in Singapore. With discount prices on Bordeaux reds, Yellowtail Shiraz, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, and Snapper Rock Sauvignon Blanc, you are in safe hands here at iShopChangi.

1. Bordeaux Red Wines, 2019

The Bordeaux region is famous for producing the best blended wines on the market. Most Bordeaux wines are made from a combination of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, and most will showcase notes of black currant, plum, graphite, cedar and violet. As a result, Bordeaux wines are renowned for being bold, minerally and fruity, with strong flavours great for pairing with steak, pork, chicken, duck and cheese dishes.

The 2019 Rouge range from Le Château Tillede Bellevue showcases a beautiful selection of red wines from the iconic House in the Bordeaux region of France. At iShopChangi today, get access to this vintage at supremely discounted rates: save 37% on a single bottle reduced to $28.50, or buy a half dozen for $150, saving 44% on original prices. Shop for discounts from Le Château Les Grandes Versaines, too: bottles from the 2019 vintage typically retail for between $30 and $45; you can buy one for just $28.50, or a bundle of six bottles for $150, saving up to $120. The Château le Bournac is also, for a limited time, offering a single bottle of their 2019 Rouge selection for just $28.50 too, discounted from $45, or a half dozen bottles for $135, saving 50% on standard retail prices.

2. Yellowtail 2019

From the lush countryside of Yenda, New South Wales, Australia, comes Yellowtail Winery. There’s a reason this brand is the most imported wine into the United States: Yellowtail offers affordable wines of consistently good quality. Founded in 1957 by Italian immigrants Filippo and Maria Casella, Yellowtail has a shorter history of winemaking than most international brands. Despite this, the taste of Yellowtail leaves nothing wanting. Combining the depth of their Italian heritage with the relaxed approach of Australian winemaking, the brand has become an international success, and there is sure to be a bottle perfect for you.

Setting themselves apart from competitors by offering a huge variety of wines – from Cabernet Sauvignon, to Merlot, Shiraz, Sauvignon Blanc and Rosé – Yellowtail caters for all palates and meal pairings. For instance, you might want to try a smooth, tannin-free Merlot with an antipasto platter, as you notice its dark plum, mulberry and spice notes. Alternatively, try a bottle of Shiraz with a hearty steak, and experience the essence of Australian wine-making: big, bold and rich. If that still doesn’t appeal, try a Cabernet Sauvignon, and make the most of its vibrant, velvety flavours alongside a roast.

Yellowtail is selling a host of bottles from the 2019 vintage with attractive special offers. Today, you can buy a 2019 Yellowtail Merlot, Shiraz or Cabernet Sauvignon discounted from $24 to just $20, or buy a bundle of six discounted from $144 to just $117.

3. Snapper Rock Wines and Dalmore Whisky

Take a holiday over to New Zealand with the beautiful wines of Snapper Rock. Direct from New Zealand’s most famous wine-producing areas, Snapper Rock features wines from Marlborough and Hawkes Bay. With a combination of the island’s alluvial plains and rolling valleys, the brand produces wines that are unlike any other major wine producer on the planet. Try a crisp, zesty white wine built on the long summer days and cool nights of Marlborough, or a full-bodied red grown in the sun-soaked soils of Hawkes Bay.

The iShopChangi deal on offer for Snapper Rock extends beyond your favourite wine brand to your favourite whisky: The Dalmore. This iconic whisky company has been producing first-class Scotch for centuries, refining the art since the early days of production in Scotland. The Dalmore 15 years is aged in ex-bourbon casks made of white oak, before being transferred to different casks made of oloroso sherry, each of which has been hand-picked from around the world. Not only does this give the whisky a far more complex flavour than its competitors, it allows the other notes – such as vanilla, spiced apples and honey – to shine with even more glory. Let discount prices be a sign that this is the time to start your whisky odyssey.

For every purchase you make of a 15-year-old Dalmore whisky, you are entitled to a free bottle of Snapper Rock Sauvignon Blanc. Typically, this combo retails for $205; today, you can buy both for just $158. Alternatively, buy two 12-year-old bottles of Dalmore whisky for $216, discounted from $256, and receive your Snapper Rock Sauvignon Blanc free of charge. Head to the checkout now to save yourself $40!

Love gin? So do we. Gin is made from juniper berries, which is what gives the drink its name (in a shortened form). Gin goes through two distillation processes in its production: firstly, a base distillation to acquire the neutral spirit, then a second distillation to imbue the gin with flavours and botanicals, which include berries, herbs, spices, and seeds. It is this second distillation which gives gin the distinctive flavour profile in each bottle: gin producers can mix and match an extraordinary number of ingredients to create new and exciting combinations. As such, gin is a dynamic beverage, one which is taking bars across the world by storm. Get around this emerging, popular trend and see what your taste buds make of it!

Take a peek at our gin buying guide to learn more!

Mistral Gin is one of our favourites, and carries with it the “spirit of the south of France”. Think of juniper berries growing on the garrigue French scrubland, mixed with the aromatic fragrances of cardamom, iris, pink pepper, coriander and grain of paradise. Throw in basil, fennel, mint, eucalyptus, pink grapefruit and thyme, and you have just experienced the essence of what Mistral Gin has to offer. With distillation taking place at the famed Forcalquier location in the heart of the Alpes de Haute-Provence region, Mistral Gin makes the most of both an ample botanical selection and a wealth of experience in distillation techniques. Its flavour-packed punch makes it ideal for mixing in refreshing cocktails such as the Mediterranean Smash, which combines the gin with Limoncello, elderflower syrup, basil syrup and fresh lime juice. For those looking to experiment, try the Red Snapper, which mixes the gin with lemon, tomato juice, carrot juice, tabasco, celery salt and pepper.

Right now, Mistral Gin is selling for unbelievable prices. You can save $20 on a bottle of Mistral Gin 75CL and pay just $80 for one, or save $50 on two bottles and pay just $150. There has never been a better time to tickle your fancy with a bottle of gin, whether you’re a first-timer or a veteran consumer.

Shop at iShopChangi now to make the most of these incredible deals! Offers extend while stocks last, so browse online to see what you can find. For the best duty-free alcohol deals in Singapore, shop for your favourite sake, wine, gin and whisky brands and snap up a bottle (or six!) with the convenience of Singaporean home delivery for orders over $59. Explore alcohol from across the world, with brands imported from France, Scotland, Australia, New Zealand, Japan and beyond. You deserve a treat – claim it on iShopChangi today!