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... |
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... |
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... |
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... |
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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... |
Ardent Alcobev launches New Glacir Vodka and Gin Soak Dry GinArdent Alcobev - who brought Kevin Peterson’s Dram Bell premium Scotch Whisky to India have launched Glacir Premium Vodka and Gin Soak Premium Dry Gin.... |
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... |
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... |
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... |
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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... |
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,... |
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... |
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.... |
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... |
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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... |
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... |
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... |
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... |
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... |
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ISWAI Takes Maharashtra to Court Over Policy Discrimination and Tax HikeThe 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... |
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... |
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... |
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... |
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... |
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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... |
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... |
SOM Distilleries Resilient Performance in H1 FY26Net 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... |
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... |
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... |
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Buffalo Trace Brings Kentucky’s Bourbon Soul to India
Inside the distillery’s first-ever pop-up in MumbaiLineup in India includes Benchmark, entry-level bourbon; Buffalo Trace, the flagship; Weller Special Reserve, the wheated bourbon; and Weller... |
India-UK FTA is Transformational for Scotch Whisky Producers: SWA
Renowned for its rich history, complex flavours, and timeless elegance, Scotch whisky has long been regarded as the pinnacle of distillation craftsmanship. The world’s love... |
Global beverage alcohol to drop further due to declines in US and China
Total beverage alcohol (TBA) consumption volume declined -1% during H1 2025TBA volume in India grew +7%RTDs are growing, but beer is softening Global beverage alcohol... |
Allied Blenders and Distillers Launch ICONiQ Winter Whisky in New Territories
Allied Blenders and Distillers (ABD) has announced the expansion of its successful brand ICONiQ with the launch of ICONiQ Winter International Grain Whisky in Uttar Pradesh and... |
Diageo puts RCB up for sale; Nikhil Kamath front-runner to acquire
Nikhil Kamath co-Founder of Zerodha has emerged as the front-runner to acquire Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), as per media reports. This development has set Bengaluru’s... |
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Sir Dave Lewis appointed Diageo plc CEODiageo plc has appointed Sir Dave Lewis to the role of Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director, effective on 1 January 2026. Nik Jhangiani will... |
RANGEELA Vodka marks a vibrant debut for ABD Maestro and Co-Founder Ranveer Singh
ABD Maestro has announced the launch of its homegrown contemporary spirit — RANGEELA Vodka, co-created with Ranveer Singh. Priced at ₹2,400 for 750ML in Maharashtra,... |
D’YAVOL Vortex wins ‘Best New Scotch Whisky of the Year’
D’YAVOL Vortex has been crowned the ‘Best New Scotch Whisky of the Year’ and honoured with a Double Gold at the 2025 San Francisco Spirits Competition. A contemporary blended... |
Globus Spirits Launches DŌAAB Expression 02: The Old Man & The Blossom
Globus Spirits has launched DŌAAB Expression 02: The Old Man & The Blossom is a limited release Indian Single Malt whisky. Crafted at the India... |
Bira91 to sell assets to pay employees’ salary overdues
Bira 91 which is battling a deepening financial crisis is now forced it to sell its assets to pay its employees. With production halted in... |
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United Breweries Subdued Second Quarter Results
Impacted by a stronger-than-usual monsoon, in a muted beer market UB gained market share (sell-out) Overall, sell-in volume declined 3% with premium up 17%, continuing... |