Andrew and Angela Teo aren’t just collectors of fine crafts — they also embody the enduring spirit of John Walker and his storied Founder’s Blend, observes Hillary Kangz
EVEN AS THEY share a glass of John Walker during our meeting, it’s clear that second-generation businessman Andrew Teo dotes on his wife Angela Ng. He quietly fixes her hair between shots, clears the path as she scuttles about the room in her stilettos, and defers to her multiple times with affectionate “right, dear”s.
The Teos have known each other for more than two decades, and though their lives have changed over the years — especially after the arrival of their three children — one constant has remained: Their mutual love of fine whisky.
But above all, they are a family, and it becomes apparent that leaving their children a legacy beyond material goods is at the forefront of their minds. Read on and find out how the couple embody the enduring spirit of John Walker and the exceptional blended whisky named after him.
CRAFTSMANSHIP
One needs to look no further than the Teos’ residence to see their appreciation for all forms of art — from the clean lines of contemporary architecture to Chinese watercolour paintings and fine wine. Their ever-growing collection of premium liquor has even warranted the installation of a new cellar.
“Collecting spirits is a very different experience from buying designer clothing and jewellery,” Ng, who admits she’s partial to collecting designer bags, says. “But it is still about looking out for good craftsmanship.”
It is therefore natural that the couple are drawn to the John Walker, a complex and balanced whisky also known as the Founder’s Blend.
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