IWSR appoints Julie Harris as CEO![]() IWSR Drinks Market Analysis has announced the appointment of Julie Harris as its new CEO. The transition comes following Mark Meek’s decision to step back... |
Bacardi Limited Appoints New Director to Board![]() Bacardi Limited, the world’s largest privately held international spirits company, recently announced the appointment of Alicia Enciso to the Company’s Board of Directors. Alicia brings... |
Distilleries Stop Manufacturing![]() Ethanol Production Hit as FCI Stops Rice Supply About 100 odd distilleries in Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra and other States producing ethanol have shut operations or... |
Sir Ivan Menezes to retire from Diageo; Debra Crew to be appointed Chief Executive Officer![]() Diageo recently announced that Sir Ivan Menezes has decided to retire as Chief Executive Officer and depart from the Diageo Board on 30 June 2023,... |
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Royal Salute Launches King Charles III Edition![]() First created as a gift for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on the day of her Coronation in 1953, Royal Salute, the master of exceptional... |
Indian Rum, Camikara, Makes Historic Win with Gold at IWSC Awards 2023![]() Piccadily Distilleries is the first ever ‘Gold Medal’ won by an Indian rum at the prestigious IWSC Awards 2023, recently announced in London, for their... |
Hennessy X.O unveils Masterpiece collaboration with Kim Jones![]() In a first for the Maison, the acclaimed fashion designer transcends couture and Cognac in a special collection featuring a collectible sneaker, Masterpiece decanter, and... |
Severe drought and extreme heat pose a new threat to wine production![]() Average production volume is expected in the EU, with positive performances recorded in Italy, France, and Germany, which balanced out the low harvests expected in... |
Bacardi promotes Stephanie Macleod to drive premiumisation and growth of its whisky business![]() Bacardi is promoting Stephanie Macleod, Master Blender for its portfolio of Scotch whiskies, to a newly created role as Director of Blending, Scotch Whisky –... |
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Bacardí Rum appoints Roberto Ramirez Laverde as Global SVP![]() The world’s most awarded rum welcomes back Roberto Ramirez Laverde as Global SVP, Bacardĺ rum, effective immediately. Roberto takes on an open role following the... |
Beam Suntory Launches Regenerative Agave Program for Carbon Capture in Tequila Industry![]() Beam Suntory recently announced that it is launching a first-of-its-kind pilot programme within the tequila industry to explore regenerative agricultural practices in the agave fields... |
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... |
The Macallan reveals a new edition of The Harmony Collection celebrating the world of coffee![]() The Macallan has recently unveiled the second edition of The Harmony Collection- Smooth Arabica. This limited annual release will be available exclusively at the Delhi,... |
In Landmark Change - Tamil Nadu Govt allows serving alcohol at Stadiums, Conferences, Events & Celebrations![]() The Tamil Nadu DMK government has issued a notification dated March 18, 2023 amending the Tamil Nadu Liquor (Licence and Permit) Rules of 1981 to... |
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Taylors Wines foray into Indian market![]() Taylors Wines (known as Wakefield Wine) has entered Indian market through one of the leading Indian importers – Ace Beveragez Private Limited. Promised Land Shiraz... |
Delhi extends Old Excise Policy by 6 Months![]() The Kejriwal led Delhi Government made an announcement today that the old excise policy for Delhi is being extended for further six months. In the... |
CaSa de Spirits launches Fentiro in Goa![]() CaSa de Spirits Pvt. Ltd, launches its first ever range of spirits under the ‘Fentiro’ brand on December 1st, 2022 in Goa. Its initial launch... |
ABD launches Jolly Roger Rum in Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan![]() Allied Blenders and Distillers Limited, the largest Indian spirits company has extended its deluxe rum Jolly Roger to Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. Jolly Roger offers... |
Bira launches Hill Station Cider Ales![]() • Under ‘House of Bira 91’, the brand plans to experiment with fast growing premium beverage categories in India • The ‘Hill Station Hard Cider... |
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KALS launches Asio Vodka![]() With the vodka market on the upturn, KALS has launched their new Indian Made Vodka, Asio Vodka in the Tamil Nadu market. The vodka is... |
Pernod Ricard to acquire Código 1530 Ultra Premium and Prestige tequila![]() Pernod Ricard recently announced the signing of an agreement for the acquisition of a majority shareholding of Código 1530 Tequila, a range of Ultra-Premium and... |
The House of Suntory Introduces Hibiki Blossom Harmony, a limited-edition blended whisky![]() The House of Suntory, the founding House of Japanese Whisky, recently announced the release of Hibiki Blossom Harmony, a limited-edition blend featuring whiskies finished in... |
Diageo acquires premium cold brew coffee liqueur, Mr Black![]() Diageo recently announced that it has acquired Mr Black, the Australian premium cold brew coffee liqueur. Mr Black was launched in 2013, by designer Tom... |
KALS launches Foster's nationally post Acquisition![]() As a company KALS has been growing organically and inorganically acquiring breweries and distilleries along the way. With the acquisition of Foster’s in India, the... |
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Air India Pee Gate, Review of in-flight Alcohol Service![]() The horrific incident of an inebriated passenger urinating on a fellow passenger in an Air India flight from New York to Delhi recently has shaken... |
Dubai slashes 30% tax on Alcohol![]() What that means to an Indian Tourist or International Traveler? In a landmark announcement, starting 1st January 2023 Dubai has scrapped their 30% municipality tax... |
Diageo India initiates removal of mono cartons of VAT 69, Black & White and Black Dog![]() In line with its initiative Society 2030: Spirit of Progress and its 10-year ESG action plan, Diageo India will be initiating a phased removal of... |
ABD launches ‘ICONiQ White Whisky’ in Metaverse![]() Allied Blenders and Distillers (ABD), the domestic alcobev company, has launched of its new whisky “ICONiQ White” on the metaverse, before the offering becomes available... |
Beam Suntory unveils renewable energy-powered Jim Beam Expansion![]() Beam Suntory will invest more than $400 million to expand production at its Booker Noe distillery in Boston, KY, which produces Jim Beam. This expansion... |
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Campari Group Launches X-Rated in India![]() The Campari Group recently launched its popular fusion liqueur ‘X-Rated’ in the Indian market. Known for its unique bottle shape, bold pink liquid, sweet and... |
Brown Forman to purchase Gin Mare brands![]() Brown‑Forman Corporation recently announced that it has reached an agreement to purchase the Gin Mare brands from Vantguard and MG Destilerías. Upon completion of the... |
CAG flags Rs. 58-crore loss as Excise department failed to ensure IMFL yield![]() The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has detected failure on the part of the Excise department to notify norms for production of Indian Made Foreign... |
Homegrown gin brand DOJA won silver in the prestigious Gin Masters Awards under the super premium category![]() The Gin Masters is an annual judging of gin that is conducted by the Global Spirits Masters Competition. The annual series, conducted in partnership with... |
Pernod Ricard and JCDecaux sign an unprecedented Data Technical Alliance![]() Pernod Ricard and JCDecaux, recently launched an innovative digital partnership in data management through the roll-out of a solution called Data Portal. This solution enables... |
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United Breweries launches new Heineken Silver in India![]() United Breweries, the country's largest beer manufacturer and part of the Amsterdam-based Heineken group recently announced the launch of Heineken Silver, a smooth and refreshing... |
Diageo acquires Vivanda, owner of flavour matching technology behind ‘What’s Your Whisky’![]() Diageo recently announced it has acquired Vivanda, owner of the technology behind Diageo’s digital ‘What’s Your Whisky’ platform and the Journey of Flavour experience at... |
No More Liquor allowed from Goa in Maharashtra?![]() Liable for Criminal Charges As per reports Maharashtra’s Excise Department will now, not allow to carry even 1 alcoholic bottle from Goa into Maharashtra. The... |
Delhi govt. allows city bars to stay open till 3 am![]() With Delhi showing the way will Mumbai follow suit. Perhaps the commercial capital of India will want the city to mix business with pleasure. Additional... |
Punjab looking at different state excise policies, to shore up exchequer![]() The newly formed Punjab government of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is contemplating upon allotting liquor vends through a tender system in its bid to... |
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Ironhill builds largest microbrewery in the world![]() Ironhill India in Bangalore is located in the IT hub near Marathahalli and is spread across a lavish 1.3 lac sq. ft. making it the... |