Profile - Small Strides, Big Gains

Say Glenfiddich and there’s an aura of the Highland mists of Scotland mingling with woods and aromas. For the makers of the iconic brand, William Grant & Sons, the journey is still on and as compact as the family run company may be, they are giving the big guns a run for their money in India’s Scotch business. The company is now broadening its horizons in the country, says its Chairman, Peter Gordon, in conversation with Amitabh Joshi.

Profile - Carlsberg India Rides The Elephant

It was only some time before the bigger of the big boys came along. Carlsberg India has launched its super premium strong beer ‘Carlsberg Elephant’ in the Indian market. The brand is a full bodied, full flavour beer positioned as ‘the New Royalty of strong beer’. Amitabh Joshi speaks to Carlsberg India MD, Soren Lauridsen, about the latest developments.

Profile - Suntory Whiskies Thrill the Senses

Japanese food with Suntory Single Malt whiskies seemed the perfect synchrony. Vincent Fernandes reports after having met up with Hiroyoshi (Mike) Miyamoto, General Manager, Quality Communication, Spirits Division and Akio Mizutani, Deputy General Manager, International Liquor Division.

Profile - Jose Cuervo - The Tequila from Tequila

Tequila derived its name from a region called Tequila in the State of Jalisco in Mexico. And Jose Antonio de Cuervo was the first tequila producer who obtained the land from the King of Spain in 1758, before Mexico became an independent republic. Popularly known as Jose Cuervo tequila, worldwide, the brand has repositioned itself as ‘the tequila from Tequila’. David Dennis, the Brand Ambassador of Jose Cuervo was on a trip to India recently where he conducted sessions in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Kolkata for the bartenders. Here's the low-down.

Special Feature - Drop in Liquor Sales Raise Alarm in Maharashtra

Maharashtra government’s decision to increase excise duty to attain high revenue target has backfired as the department faces backlash from liquor companies, consumers, media as well as the hospitality sector following steep price rise resulting into a drastic fall in liquor sales in the state. As a result the excise department is reconsidering to rationalise the duty structure in two months time from now. A report.

Special Feature - Kerala Awaits Govt Nod For Liquor Price Rise

While distillers and major alcohol companies try to resolve their ongoing issue with the Kerala State Beverage Corporation Ltd through government intervention, liquor sales in the state hit record high.

Special Feature - No Mix & Match with Belgian Beer

Special Feature - Wine Banks - Banking With a Swirl

Wine Banks exist either in major wine producing countries or in cities which are buzzing with wine tradeg. It was not an easy task to collate information on Wine Banks, reason being lack of adequate information on the same. However, with the response from the industry and organizations currently operating in the same line, we have managed to prepare an interesting piece on wine banks.

Wining and Dining - Hakkasan Engaging the senses

First Hakkasan in Mumbai-India has opened doors to its regular clientele who have dined in other Hakkasans across the globe, also welcomes new patrons.

Wining and Dining - California Wine Month

September is California Wine Month and that makes it a fine time to enjoy a glass of California wine and visit the wine country. September is harvest time in California and California Wine Month celebrates the state’s ideal climate for wine, beautiful landscape of the wine country, talented and ingenious winemaking families, celebrated lifestyle and cuisine; and commitment to sustainability and the environment.

Wining and Dining - Tandoor delicacy at Earthern Oven

Earthen Oven the Indian specialty restaurant at Fortune Select Excalibur, Gurgaon, celebrates India’s gift to the culinary world, famously called, “The Tandoor.”

Encompassing Events - Wines from NSW and Canberra eye India

An evening spent with delectable wines and good food is a well-spent one. And, when the pairing is between Australian wines and Indian food, it’s certainly going to generate some chatter in the room, especially if the wines are from New South Wales and Canberra.

Encompassing Events - Washington Wines plan foray in India

As more and more wineries try to make their entry into the Indian wine market, it was heartening to note that wineregions are jointly showcasing their wines to give wine lovers a true feel of the regions wine making style. Vincent Fernandes reports.

Product Pronouncement - Celebrate the festive season with Johnnie Walker

For almost two centuries, connoisseurs around the world have taken pride in gifting Johnnie Walker. Its range includes blends that are iconic, exquisite and revered the world over – the dynamic Red Label, the definitive Black Label, the celebratory Gold Label Reserve and the master-crafted Blue Label.

Encompassing Events - Richard Lambert’s Molecular Magic

Bartenders and mixologists in Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru were recently treated to a Cointreau Cocktail workshop by Richard Lambert, Global Brand Ambassador for Cointreau. Ambrosia caught up with the master mixologist who shared with us a few tricks of the trade.

Encompassing Events - Oktoberfest in India

Oktoberfest is no Oktoberfest more just a festival celebrated in Germany but all over the world. Since last few years Oktoberfest has also become a popular event in parts of India. This year while the microbrewery Hops n Grains has organised an Oktoberfest, there are also events like the Mumbai Oktoberfest organized by the Indo-German Chamber, HIPPODROM at T.L.R. OKTOBERFEST organized by Savour-The Craft Beer Tasting Club from Delhi are cashing on the popularity of the international event.