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Dec 2025

Amrut Unveils “Mumbai Chi Maaya,” Its Landmark Mumbai City Edition

Discover "Mumbai Chi Maaya," a limited-edition single malt whiskyCaptures the vibrant spirit of Mumbai Amrut Distilleries has unveiled “Mumbai Chi Maaya,” a radiant single malt...

Dec 2025

Karnataka to auction unused excise licences, to mop up additional Rs 1,000 crore revenue

In the 2025–26 Budget, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah proposed allotting unused liquor licences through e-auctionTo boost the State’s additional resource mobilisation. The Karnataka Excise Department has...

Dec 2025

Bira91 Founder Ankur Jain Willing to Step Down

B9 Beverages founder and Chief Executive Officer, Ankur Jain is said to have offered to step down from the leadership of the company for the...

Dec 2025

Nao Spirits crowns Shreyas & Karan from Hideaway Goa as 2025’s ‘Bar Idols’ Winners

5th edition of the only bartender-and-server duo showcase had 243 bars participate across IndiaAbhijeet and Fabio from Pune’s Mazdana came in second placeParth and Abhinav...

Dec 2025

Baileys And Starbucks line-up five non-alcoholic beverages for the festive season

Baileys by Diageo India and Starbucks, come together to celebrate the flavours, rituals, and small magical joys that define the holiday season. Developed exclusively for Starbucks...

Dec 2025

New Beer Releases at Geist Brewing Co.

Geist Brewing Co. has introduced four new beers on tap, each offering a fresh flavour profile. They include Geist Lagerithm; Geist Route 66; Geist Double...

Dec 2025

Blenders Pride Fashion Tour

The Blenders Pride Tour culminated in Kolkata with a bold new interpretation of craft, shaping fashion’s next move. Set against the backdrop of iconic Howrah...

Dec 2025

Paul John XO Launches Exclusive Gift with Purchase Packages

John Distilleries has launched a new Gift-With-Purchase campaign for its premium grape brandy, Paul John XO. The campaign is designed to reward discerning spirit enthusiasts...

Dec 2025

World Class India 2026, bartending competition returns

Bartending competition by Diageo India nurtures the rise of a new bartending generationIndia, Nepal and Sri Lanka come together under one platform for the first time11-city roadshow across India, Sri...

Dec 2025

Karan Tacker’s Goonda now in 750ml bottles

Karan Tacker’s Goonda, India’s homegrown 100% agave spirit brands, is now available in 750 ml bottle. Building on the steady success of the 180 ml variant,...

Dec 2025

Diageo India Inaugurates Driver Sensitisation Tab Lab at RTO Vijayawada

By 2030, Diageo India aims to drive awareness and change the attitudes of 1 million people towards drink driving Diageo India (United Spirits Limited), in...

Dec 2025

Inside Pernod Ricard India’s Bet on Repertoire Drinking

Seagram’s Xclamat!on unites whisky, gin, vodka, rum, and brandy under one name, responding to a generation that values flexibility, quality, and continuity across occasions. India’s...

Dec 2025

Section 49 of Maharashtra Prohibition Act Invoked, Questions Locus Standi of ISWAI

• Government defends ‘Maharashtra Made Liquor’ (MML) policy citing increase in revenue by 17% • On December 16, United Spirits Limited applies for new label license - McDowell’s Century Blended Whisky,under MML...

Dec 2025

India’s Oldest Single Malt Maker Launches Mahura Cask Finish Whisky: Madhuca – The Heritage Editions

Crazy Cock Indian Single Malt Whisky has launched Madhuca – The Heritage Editions, a new range finished in Mahura casks. The whiskies are produced at...

Dec 2025

KOMOS Tequila Expands to Mumbai

KOMOS, an expression of artisanal tequila, has recently arrived in Mumbai following successful launches across Delhi, Haryana, and Goa. Blending the deep-rooted heritage of Mexican...

Dec 2025

Teacher’s Reserve Wins Silver for Taste at the World Whiskies Awards 2026

Teacher’s Reserve has earned Silver in the Blended Whisky (Taste) category at the World Whiskies Awards 2026. The global recognition places Teacher’s Reserve alongside the finest...

Dec 2025

Ardent Alcobev launches New Glacir Vodka and Gin Soak Dry Gin

Ardent Alcobev - who brought Kevin Peterson’s Dram Bell premium Scotch Whisky to India have launched Glacir Premium Vodka and Gin Soak Premium Dry Gin....

Dec 2025

Dune Ethanol Plant, Farmers Protest Environmental Concerns

Several plants have been shut earlier in other StatesMay spread to other States, if compliances are not metEffluent Treatment Plants must The proposed Dune Ethanol...

Dec 2025

AB InBev and International Cricket Council Sign Global Partnership

AB InBev and the International Cricket Council (ICC) have signed a global partnership. Starting in 2026, AB InBev will be the Official Beer Partner for...

Dec 2025

TIGERFIRE Vodka Debuts in India

Positions Itself as a Founder-Led Super-Premium LabelRoll out across Maharashtra, Goa, Hyderabad, and NCR initially and national market  India’s premium spirits segment has a new...

Dec 2025

Indri Single Malt Unveils Mumbai City Series Duty-Free Exclusive

Indri Single Malt Indian Whisky has expanded its City Series with a new limited-edition expression crafted exclusively for Ospree Duty Free – Mumbai: The Hand-Selected Red Wine...

Dec 2025

Bombay High Court Directs Maharashtra to Open Portal for Label Registration

The Bombay High Court has directed the Government of Maharashtra to open the excise department portal for online registration of labels for all alcobev companies,...

Dec 2025

Yuvraj Singh launches FINO Tequila

Following the popularity of launching alcobev products by actors, looks like Yuvraj Singh is the first sports personality to take the plaunge. He has launched...

Dec 2025

ABD Maestro Expands Portfolio with New YELLO Designer Whisky

ABD Maestro Pvt. Ltd. has introduced YELLO Designer Whisky, a new offering that combines Scotch malts from Speyside and the Highlands with Indian malt whiskies....

Dec 2025

Pernod Ricard India Raises a Toast to Atmanirbhar Spirit with Seagram’s Xclamat!on

Pernod Ricard India unveiled Seagram’s Xclamat!on at an exclusive launch event held at The Oberoi, Gurugram, introducing a striking new portfolio that unites five premium...

Dec 2025

Sunny Leone and Sahil Baweja launch Potions: Cocktail Theatre

Singing Bowls Hospitality, founded by Sahil Baweja and actor-entrepreneur Sunny Leone, have launched Potions: Cocktail Theatre, a new cocktail destination at Ambawatta One in Mehrauli with views...

Dec 2025

Alcostar Group acquires Ashoka Distilleries

The Alcostar Group recently acquired Ashoka Distilleries, Haryana. This move significantly enhances the Group’s control over production cycles, supply chain strength, and future expansion opportunities...

Dec 2025

Maya Pistola Agavepura Launches Cabrón Destilado de Agave

Maya Pistola Agavepura recently introduced Cabrón Destilado de Agave in Maharashtra and Goa. It is inspired by Mexican-influenced TV show Narcos. In Spanish, ‘Cabrón’ literally...

Dec 2025

Tilaknagar Completes Acquisition of Imperial Blue from Pernod Ricard

Tilaknagar Industries Limited (TI), a leading Indian-Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) manufacturer, has completed the acquisition of the Imperial Blue business division (IB) from Pernod Ricard...

Nov 2025

HPMF Celebrates 15 Years of Transforming Hospitality Procurement

Mohan Deshpande, HPMF Chairman The Hospitality Purchasing Managers’ Forum (HPMF) marked its 15th Foundation Day recently, celebrating a journey that has reshaped hospitality procurement across...

Nov 2025

ISWAI Takes Maharashtra to Court Over Policy Discrimination and Tax Hike

The tax rate for MML is 270 per cent with zero foreign investment/ownership, while IMFL and other premium brands ranges from 300% to 450%Sales of...

Nov 2025

Paul John Whisky launches Paul John Christmas Edition 2025

Paul John Whisky recently unveiled the Christmas Edition 2025, the 8th release in its annual limited edition. The Paul John Christmas Edition 2025 is an...

Nov 2025

Loca Loka Launches in India

Award winning tequila lands in Mumbai, after debuting in the US and Southeast AsiaCo-founded by actor Rana Daggubati, entrepreneur Sree Harsha Vadlamudi and composer Anirudh...

Nov 2025

Durbar by Godawan Estuary Water

Step into the royal heart of Rajasthan for the second edition of Durbar by Godawan Estuary Water, which is a two-day luxury retreat at Abheygarh, Khetri, where...

Nov 2025

Tilaknagar Industries Debuting Seven Islands Pure Malt Whisky

Launch marks entry into whisky for India’s largest brandy producer Seven Islands is an Indo-Scottish 100% Pure Malt Whisky, made with four distinct single malts  Tilaknagar...

Nov 2025

Telangana Government Silence on Unpaid Dues to Alcobev Companies, Crisis Deepens

Total outstandings now stands at ₹3800 Crores (including ₹1959.72 Crores pending from May to Aug 2024) No response from Telangana government to October 25, 2025...

Nov 2025

Diageo India Delivers Tangible ESG Gains in FY25

Diageo India recently released its fourth annual ESG Reporting Index, spotlighting advancements on its ‘Spirit of Progress’ ESG action plan. The Reporting Index outlines the...

Nov 2025

SOM Distilleries Resilient Performance in H1 FY26

Net Profit for H1 FY26 rose to ₹61.56 crore, up 3.9%Total Income was ₹800.09 crore against ₹804.69 crore in FY25, representing a marginal dip of...

Nov 2025

Tilaknagar Industries Reports 16.2% Volume Growth in Q2 FY26

Tilaknagar Industries Limited (TI) has registered robust volume growth, healthy profitability and continued strengthening of its balance sheet in Q2FY26. During the quarter, TI’s sales...

Nov 2025

Badshah Partners with Cartel Bros to Launch Shelter 6 Vodka

Music artist and entrepreneur Badshah has announced the launch of Shelter 6, a new vodka developed in collaboration with Cartel Bros, known for earlier projects...