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Mar 2024

‘Drink better, not More’ is our Vision - Hina Nagarajan, MD & CEO, Diageo India

Taking over the reins of one of the biggest companies in the market, can never be an easy task, especially when the daunting objective is...

Mar 2024

A Peek into the Whisky Whisperer's World: Jim Murray Unfiltered

Jim Murray stands as a prominent figure and key player in the global whiskey scene, having held the title of the world's first full-time whisky...

Jan 2024

Blind Tasting All Beers below Rs. 200 with a Consumer

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Dec 2023

The Indian Single Malt Whisky Landscape

Indian Whiskies are experiencing a new high. With a growing drinking population the Indian alcobev industry is likely to boom to a new high. In...

Dec 2023

Heineken's Five Star Experience

With millennials leaning towards fresher and lighter tipple, Heineken recently launched their Heineken Silver Draught beer in Maharashtra with the aim to make it available...

Oct 2023

Govt Takes Big Decision, ENA outside GST

Alcohol industry welcomes decisionCouncil recommends cut in GST on molasses from 28% to 5% The 52nd GST Council which met under the Chairpersonship of Union Minister...

Aug 2023

The Rise of Craft Beer and a Burgeoning Microbrewery Segment in India

Recent years have seen the rise of craft beer, a new crop of premium beer produced in small batches by independent producers. There are now...

Aug 2023

Innovations in Packaging, Adding to the Consumer Experience

The total sales of Indian-made foreign liquor (IMFL) products were 388 million cases in 2022, up from 305 million cases in the previous year with...

Jun 2023

Experiential shopping: The rise of the flexible liquor consumer

From local rice beer and wine to the more complex sura, through varieties like palm toddy and cashew feni, India has always had a rich...

Jun 2023

5 Women Bartenders who have made their mark

Working in a bar is a great career option for anyone with a creative mind and a drive to learn. The preconceived notion that bartending...

Jun 2023

Carlsberg Group appoints new Chief Executive Officer

The Carlsberg Group recently announced that Jacob Aarup-Andersen will join Carlsberg as Chief Executive Officer, replacing Cees ’t Hart, who will retire by the end...

May 2023

Radico Khaitan to invest ₹900 crores in UP, makes commitment at Global Investors Meet

•   UP alcohol industry to get a boost with investments worth ₹16,392 crores •   Radico investing ₹650 crores in Sitapur 400KL grain distillery At the...

May 2023

Whisky industry calls on Chancellor to fulfil Manifesto Pledge to Scotch

The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) which conducted a poll shows that a third of the voters are less likely to support the Conservatives if the...

Mar 2023

Liquor and duty free sales look upbeat as the Covid threat recedes

There is an air of optimism as the threat of Covid is on the wane. A report on the growth of the alcobev and duty...

Feb 2023

'The Youth will be finished'

Supreme Court on illicit liquor related deaths •             Spurious liquor claims over 50 lives in Bihar •             Bihar Chief Minister says no compensation to families...

Jan 2023

UK wants to say Cheers with Scotch despite tariffs

In a recent visit to India, UK Ex-Prime Minister Boris Johnson decided to push for a Free Trade Agreement. The idea was to have fewer...

Dec 2022

30 Best Bars India announces new category – Best Sustainable Bar

A jury of over 50 industry professionals and bar enthusiasts from across the country are currently at work to create the long list of Top...

Nov 2022

India and Australia seek boost in wine trade and access

India and Australia have maintained a cordial relationship for many years, with bilateral trade between the two nations valued at $27.5 billion in 2021. The...

Nov 2022

Pent up demand in Global Duty Free markets, but there is caution

The global duty free retail market size was valued at USD 35.87 billion in 2021. The market is projected to grow to 72.23 billion by...

Nov 2022

Alcohol Market Insights Report 2022 and Future Growth Analysis by 2026

The number of alcohol consumers in India continues to rise on the account of rising urban population. Consuming alcoholic beverages has become a customary tradition...

Oct 2022

Excise takes a hit in Delhi; Political battle between AAP and BJP

• Delhi government discontinues Excise Policy 2021-22 from August 1, 2022 • 468 private liquor shops operating in the city, shut from August 1 as licenses expire...

Aug 2022

The Beaches and Bar destinations, the place to party

For those who love the beach, and want to party, there are many options to enjoy on the beach. For many sun seekers, visiting the...

Aug 2022

Nepal bans import of liquor, among other items, to rein in economic crisis

India’s neighbours – Sri Lanka and Nepal – are in deep economic crisis. The crisis is a bit similar as both countries largely depend on...

Jun 2022

Have you been to these microbreweries in Bengaluru? If not, you should

In the late 1980s, when Ramada Pub off Church Street, next to the erstwhile popular Premier Bookshop, started vending ‘draught’ or ‘draft’ beer in mugs,...

Jun 2022

Indri Trini bags ‘best Indian Single Malt’ @ World Whiskey Awards

Indri Trini is making waves in its nascent years. The new Indian Single Malt, from the stables of Piccadily Distilleries launched in 2021, has been...

Jun 2022

The story of Godawan, The Bird, and the artisanal Single Malt Whisky it inspires

Diageo launches Godawan, its artisanal single malty whisky, set to redefine the world of sustainable, modern and conscious Indian luxury. Godawan, the Great Indian Bustard,...

Jun 2022

Oh Summer Beer

A summer beer can be just about any style, as long as it's crisp and refreshing and makes you never want to go back inside...

Jun 2022

India and Australia sign an interim trade deal

The India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (“IndAus ECTA”) was signed by Shri Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food and...

Jun 2022

Kerala Government allows pubs, wine parlours in IT parks, tweaks policy

The Kerala Government has approved setting up pubs and wine parlours in IT parks across the state. The State Cabinet which met recently announced a...

May 2022

Rise of Premium vodka spritz RTDs

As the RTD trend continues, a number of premium vodka brands are launching their first canned products focussing on the spritz serve. Spritz itself has...

Apr 2022

The SWA has released the 2021 global export figures for Scotch Whisky

Global exports of Scotch Whisky grew to £4.51bn during 2021, according to figures released recently by the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA), as the industry continues...

Apr 2022

Beam Suntory global sales up 11%, India and China key markets for future growth

Beam Suntory, a world leader in premium spirits, reported full-year 2021 results, with sales up 11% globally. These results also demonstrated strong growth versus the...

Apr 2022

Heineken excited about ‘long-term growth opportunity’ UBL provides

The Chief Executive Officer of Heineken NV, Dolf van den Brink said that, in India, beer volume grew in the thirties, outperforming the market, following...

Feb 2022

Liquors that ‘do not affect liver or kidney’ to be launched in Odisha

• No hangover guaranteed • Anti-anxiety oxidants • Anti-aging properties Junior Abhishek Herbals Pvt Ltd. is launching its first product range of liver supporting liquor...

Jan 2022

India Travel Retail Market

GROWTH, TRENDS, COVID 19 IMPACT AND FORECASTS (2021-2026) Travel Retail is the next great frontier of the Indian Retail Sector, and as people’s incomes rise,...

Jan 2022

IndSpirit 2021 Awards underline quality of brands and packaging: Judges

After two years of Covid, Indspirit 2021 Awards evaluation got underway with all seriousness. It was indeed nice to see the coming together of professionals,...

Jan 2022

Beam Suntory moves towards 2030 goal, launches Oaksmith in North India

Following a massive success in various markets since its launch, Oaksmith, a premium Indian whisky and the Iconic portfolio from The House of Suntory -...

Nov 2021

Top Bar Trends for 2021

The top bar trends for the new year include creative ways bar owners are adapting to save their businesses and preserve bar culture. Off-Premise Alcohol...

Nov 2021

Prohibition, Illicit Alcohol and lessons learned from Lockdown

The highly contagious and lethal nature of Covid-19 forced governments worldwide to rapidly implement measures to stem the spread of the virus. In pursuit of...

Nov 2021

Best places for Drinking Around the World

While drinking at night is very popular, day drinking during Covid times has also gained traction. There are a huge variety of day drinking destinations...