Inside the global debut of Johnnie Walker Vault x Olivier Rousteing’s ‘The Couture Blend’

Tatler joined Johnnie Walker for an evening of refined indulgence as the story—first unveiled in New York—continued on Singapore’s shores. At Spago Dining Room by Wolfgang Puck, perched high above Marina Bay Sands, the guest list glittered with regional stars: Lee Dong-wook and Sandara Park from South Korea, Tóc Tiên from Vietnam, and Apo Wattanagitiphat from Thailand. They arrived to Blue Label couture cocktails before sitting down to a four-course dinner by Executive Chef Greg Bess.

Diageo’s SEA Managing Director Preeti Arora Razdan opened the evening, setting the tone for a night where craftsmanship, creativity and couture converged. Each course was paired with one of the rare single malts that form the complex layers of The Couture Blend—Port Ellen 1978, from the now-closed Islay distillery; Caledonian 1977, a grain whisky from Edinburgh; and Cardhu 12 Year-Old Special Release, while guests discovered ghost whiskies such as Port Dundas and Caledonian.

Master Blender Dr Emma Walker and Diageo’s Global Luxury Marketing & Experience Director Rowan Régnier then guided guests through the philosophy behind the blend, before leading them into the Hologram Room for its formal reveal. The mood throughout was one of quiet awe: an encounter with whiskies seldom seen, culminating in a blend just as—if not, even more—rarefied.

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The celebration moved from the JW Vault-transformed Spago to behind the velvet ropes at Marquee Singapore, where a Blue Label after-party lit the room in shades of electric blue and gold. Guests—including Lee Dong-wook, Apo, Tóc Tiên and Dara—raised many a toast to an expression built on rare craft and modern swagger. The night opened with a guided tasting by Dr Walker, followed by a bespoke Blue Label cocktail created by World Class Bartender of the Year, Tryson Quek.

If the dinner showcased the artistry of the blend, the after-party celebrated the energy behind it: the “Keep Walking” spirit elevated to couture heights.

Over the following four days, Johnnie Walker Vault ran by-invitation-only Private Mentoring Sessions at Spago. Led by Dr Walker and Gunn, participants worked with some of Diageo’s rarest single malts, learning the mechanics of blending before creating their own bespoke whisky under expert guidance.

It’s an approach that is less about collecting bottles, more about understanding the craft behind them. For those genuinely curious about how a blend is built, these sessions offered rare access.

Marina Bay Sands is now the only hotel property in the world where all four seasons of The Couture Expression — the first Rousteing collaboration, launched in April—are available by the glass. They’re served exclusively at the Residence Bar within Paiza Sky Residences, with tasting flights available.

The Couture Blend pours at Cut by Wolfgang Puck and Waku Ghin and bottles are also available through The Whisky Distillery across Suntec City, Ion Orchard, One Raffles Place, and The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands.

The collaboration extends into travel retail with a Johnnie Walker Vault pop-up at Changi Airport Terminal 3, running until December 22. It offers guided tastings of The Couture Blend, personalised gifting, and a showcase of the brand's most exclusive expressions.

Travellers can personalise Blue Label bottles with a limited-edition Singapore design. Changi remains the only travel retail destination globally where all four seasons of The Couture Expression are available for purchase.

The opening featured a tasting led by Dr Walker and a bespoke Blue Label cocktail by Tryson Quek, winner of Singapore's World Class Bartender of the Year.

Johnnie Walker Vault and Olivier Rousteing are building something with intent—drawing on archival single malts, design rigour, and hospitality partners who know how to stage luxury spirits in Asia.

The Couture Blend is available at Marina Bay Sands (Cut by Wolfgang Puck, Waku Ghin) and through The Whisky Distillery. The Johnnie Walker Vault pop-up at Changi Airport Terminal 3 runs until December 22, 2025.

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