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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

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...

Nov 2025

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...

Nov 2025

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...

Nov 2025

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...

Nov 2025

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...

Nov 2025

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...

Nov 2025

Sir Dave Lewis appointed Diageo plc CEO

Diageo plc has appointed Sir Dave Lewis to the role of Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director, effective on 1 January 2026. Nik Jhangiani will...

Nov 2025

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,...

Nov 2025

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...

Nov 2025

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...

Nov 2025

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...

Nov 2025

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...

Nov 2025

Maya Pistola Agavepura Launches its Award-Winning Añejo in Haryana

Asia’s first premium 100% agave spirit, Maya Pistola Agavepura, announces the rollout of its award-winning Añejo (An-ye-ho) variant across Haryana. Handcrafted in small batches, this...

Nov 2025

Roku Gin – Sakura Bloom Edition in India from The House of Suntory

The House of Suntory recently introduced Roku Gin - Sakura Bloom Edition in India.  Inspired by the Sakura flower (also known as cherry blossom) and...

Oct 2025

Glenmorangie Introduces an evolved version of its classic flagship

Glenmorangie - a name that is famed with Highland Single Malt has released an evolved version of its classic original - Glenmorangie The Original 12...

Oct 2025

Carlsberg creates the world’s smallest beer

Says will inspire people to drink in a more responsible and moderate wayStudents now challenged to create an even smaller beer Carlsberg has created the...

Oct 2025

Tilaknagar Industries Ltd. brings Monarch Legacy Edition and Mansion House Brandy to Hyderabad Duty Free

Tilaknagar Industries Ltd. (TI), in collaboration with Fairmac Shipstores Pvt. Ltd., has launched its flagship Mansion House Brandy alongside Monarch Legacy Edition, the first release...

Oct 2025

Amrut Distilleries and Geist Brewing launch India’s First Stout Cask-Finished Single Malt Whisky

If there is one city in India where craft and collaboration thrive in equal measure, it’s Bangalore. From its pioneering breweries to its globally celebrated...

Oct 2025

Ankur Jain Clarifies on Bira91 Crisis; Mixed Reactions

The Founder and CEO of Bira91, Ankur Jain in a LinkedIn post has briefly addressed his ‘team’ on the ongoing crisis and there has been...

Oct 2025

Ajay Devgn’s The GlenJourneys Enters India’s Premium Single Malt Market

The GlenJourneys a luxury single malt brand co-founded by actor, entrepreneur Ajay Devgn, along with Cartel Bros, officially steps into the Indian retail space with...

Oct 2025

Bira91’s Crisis Intensifies

The genesis of the crisis was changing name from a ‘Private Limited’ to a ‘Limited’Every state excise department operates as a separate ecosystem, compliance accordingly...

Oct 2025

Woodpecker Partners Madhya Pradesh Travel Mart 2025

 The Madhya Pradesh Travel Mart (MPTM) 2025 which concluded recently saw over 400 travel agents from India and 27 participate and Woodpecker was a beverage partner, hosted...

Oct 2025

Radico Khaitan All Set for National Rollout of Morpheus Luxury Whisky

After a strong start in Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Delhi, Radico Khaitan is all set to launch Morpheus Whisky to four new key markets, Karnataka,...

Oct 2025

Allied Blenders & Distillers Appoints Jayant Bhalchandra Manmadkar as CFO

Allied Blenders and Distillers Limited (ABD) recently appointed Jayant Bhalchandra Manmadkar as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO). He will also serve as a Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) and Senior Management...

Oct 2025

Madhvani Group’s INSCO Completes Acquisition of Hindustan National Glass

Independent Sugar Corporation Limited (INSCO), part of Uganda-based Madhvani Group, has completed the acquisition of Hindustan National Glass & Industries Ltd (HNGIL) through the Insolvency...