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... |
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... |
ABD India wins ‘Distiller of the Year’ at Icons of Whisky India 2022
Allied Blenders and Distillers (ABD), maker of iconic products like Officer’s Choice Whisky and Sterling Reserve, won the ‘Distiller of the Year’ high commendation at... |
Indian liquor trends pre and post COVID
The Covid-19 pandemic has continued to impact India since its arrival in spring last year. The government initially reacted by imposing a national lockdown from... |
Bira 91 ‘Imagined in India’ limited-release beers pleasing the desi palate with innovative flavours
The late English author Gilbert Chesterton once wrote: "Let a man walk 10 miles steadily on a hot summer's day along a dusty English road,... |
Himachal Pradesh new liquor policy aims to boost revenues, while curbing illicit trade
The Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur, under whose chairmanship, the Cabinet met announced that the government intended to collect Rs. 2,131 crore revenue from state... |
The war in Ukraine could impact how much your favourite beer costs
Some beer prices are climbing as most parts of the process cost more - from aluminum cans to transportation. The Ukraine accounts for about 20%... |
Diageo India reports continued growth momentum, thanks to premiumisation
In the unaudited third quarter, Diageo India has registered an increase in net sales of 15.9%, reflecting a strong quarter driven by resilient consumer demand... |
‘Nolo’ is soon going to froth in Asia
Specific to Asia, Carlsberg has five brands brewed in China and one in Malaysia, while it has made its presence felt in Hong Kong and... |
The Macallan unveils The Reach Single Malt Whisky
The Macallan has unveiled The Reach, an incomparable single malt whisky that reflects an extraordinary moment in time and exemplifies the enduring spirit that has... |
Russia’s alcohol market
As vodka comes under the spotlight amidst Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, IWSR takes a deeper look at the Russian alcohol market. Russia is the 4th... |
No discounts or offers on Alcohol in Delhi says Excise Department
Following complaints of congestion outside vents and the ongoing danger of COVID-19, the excise commissioner of Delhi advised liquor outlets in the city on Monday... |
Ambrosia Awards 2021 is like a booster shot to the alcobev industry
The Ambrosia Awards 2021, held on December 17 at Hotel Andaz, New Delhi, was an extraordinary event, held during extraordinary times. The alcobev industry was... |
Svami pays a tribute to the Legendary football player by collaborating with Amazon Original Series Maradona: Blessed Dream
Svami, a brand in the non-alcoholic beverage segment, has teamed recently with Amazon Prime Video's most anticipated football series on the legendary player, Diego Maradona.... |
Bombay Sapphire launches bar quality ready-to-drink Gin & Tonic
Bombay Sapphire recently announced the launch of Bombay Sapphire & Tonic Ready-to-Drink (RTD), enabling its consumers to now enjoy the world’s number one premium gin... |
Uttar Pradesh increases license fee, sets excise revenue target at Rs. 40,000 for 2022-23
Uttar Pradesh became the first state to announce its excise policy for the year 2022-23, setting an excise revenue target of Rs. 40,000 crore, up... |
Baileys predicts the mouth-watering treat trends for 2022
Global Brand Director, Jennifer English, looks at the trends which are set to take the world of treats by storm and why less but better,... |
Bira 91 partners with boAt to launch an exclusive ‘BOOM’ Audio Collection
Bira 91, one of India’s fastest-growing brands in its category, and boAt, India’s #1 Earwear brand (as per IDC India Monthly Wearables Tracker, November 2021... |
ISWAI propagates rationalisation of duties and policies
Ms. Nita Kapoor, CEO, International Spirits and Wines Association of India ( ISWAI, gives a holistic view and shares insights on various issues the industry... |
Dewar’s Scotch Whisky Celebrates its 175th Anniversary
Dewar’s Scotch whisky marked 175 years of Scotch-making recently. Over the course of these spectacular 175 years, Dewar’s has created some mighty fine products along... |
Indri - The Indian Single Malt
Indri – Trini is the first Single Malt expression to be launched from the house of Piccadily, which will be available to select customers in... |
The All-New Royal Challenge: A Smooth & Rich New Blend
Royal Challenge Whisky, India’s most aspirational whisky brand that’s known to challenge the norms, recently unveiled its brand-new renovation. The new Royal Challenge Whisky has... |
Château Fleur Haut Gaussens looking to launch in India
Château Fleur Haut Gaussens, located in Vérac, not far from Saint-Emilion, is the result of the heritage of a family of winegrowers. It was in... |
Oaksmith launched in Delhi
Oaksmith, India’s First Truly International Blended Whisky, crafted by Suntory’s Chief Blender Shinji Fukuyo, creator of iconic Japanese whiskies Hibiki and Yamazaki - combines the... |
SWA announces Mark Kent as new Chief Executive
The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has announced that Mark Kent, former British Ambassador to Argentina, will succeed Karen Betts as Chief Executive, when Karen leaves... |
Lotus Family Trust to pick up 7.13% stake in Tilaknagar Industries
Alcoholic beverage manufacturer, Tilaknagar Industries Limited (TI) in an intimation to the stock exchange has said that its Board of Directors has approved issuing over... |
Marking the Million Milestone: Royal Green Celebrates 10 Million Sales
Home grown Brand, Royal Green whisky from the house of ADS Group has crossed a massive milestone in the highly competitive Indian Made Foreign Liquor... |
Ambrosia Awards 2021
The 14th edition of INDSPIRIT 2021, organized by Ambrosia, the wine and spirit magazine, held on December 17th 2021 in New Delhi, came as a... |
Glengarry Highland Scotch Whisky
Not to be confused with the similarly named Glen Garry, Glengarry takes its name from the traditional Scottish bonnet worn for centuries, including the days... |
Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Apple introduced in India
Consolidating its leadership position in the flavoured whiskey segment, Jack Daniel’s recently announced the introduction of Tennessee Apple in India. It will be the third... |
Bacardí Rum Launches Limited-Edition Five-Year Cask Finish Series with The Release of Reserva Ocho Sherry Cask Finish
To kick off National Rum Day, Bacardí Rum recently announced it is expanding its premium portfolio range with the launch of a limited-edition Bacardí Reserva... |
MacRoys launches Extra Peat Blended Scotch Whisky in India
Macroys has launched its newest Extra Peated Blended Scotch Whisky in India which has been distilled, aged and blended in Scotland. Currently the whisky is... |
Blended, not stirred! Bacardí Rum celebrates with Limited Edition Fruity Frozen Cocktail Kits
Bacardí Rum has partnered with ‘Poptails by LAPP’ to launch a limited run of delicious Fruity Frozen Cocktail Kits for rum lovers to enjoy just... |
Carlsberg India enters wheat beer segment with Tuborg White
Carlsberg India enters the premium wheat beer segment with the launch of Tuborg White. This new Tuborg offering is beyond any ordinary lager. It is... |
Gujarat High Court admits petition challenging prohibition
The petition has argued that the government cannot decide what a person will eat or drink inside the premises of one’s house. The petition has... |
Bengaluru shows the recovery path, alcohol consumption on the rise
Let’s say cheers to the ‘Pub capital’ and ‘Microbrewery capital ‘of India, Bengaluru. It is showing the way to the country that the pandemic should... |
AIDA races to meet blending 20% of petroleum products by 2025
After the Prime Minister’s call to blend 20% of blending of petroleum with ethanol from 2030 there is an urgent rush to ramp up the... |
Glenmorangie and Ardbeg Single Malt Whiskies crowned as the Best Whiskies of the 2021
The 2021 edition of the International Whisky Competition was held from May 12- May 16 in Colorado, USA where a professional tasting panel comprising of... |
Allied Blenders & Distillers appoints Mr. Shekhar Ramamurthy as Executive Deputy Chairman
Allied Blenders & Distillers Private Limited recently announced the appointment of Shekhar Ramamurthy as the Executive Deputy Chairman of the company with effect from the... |