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Jul 2025

Debra Crew Quits as Diageo CEO

Nik Jhangiani, CFO is interim CEOGuidance for fiscal 25 and 26 remains unchanged Diageo on 16th July 2025, announced that Debra Crew has stepped down...

Jul 2025

Royal Stag BoomBox Presents ‘SIGH’ — Fusion of Music and Hip-Hop

Royal Stag BoomBox, brand’s flagship music IP in collaboration with Universal Music Group, returns with a fresh line-up under Royal Stag BoomBox Originals — a unique format...

Jul 2025

Godawan Artisanal Indian Single Malt wins Double Gold at Monde Selection 2025

Godawan Artisanal Indian Single Malt Whisky has been awarded Gold Medals for both its expressions, Godawan 01 Rich & Rounded and Godawan 02 Fruit &...

Jul 2025

Oaksmith Introduces Nagomi: A New Benchmark in Indian Whisky Craftsmanship

Oaksmith has unveiled its most premium expression yet - Oaksmith Nagomi. With this launch, the brand blends Japanese craftsmanship and global whisky making expertise, setting...

Jul 2025

Paul John Whisky Unveils Exclusive Limited Edition Whisky

Paul John Whisky has announced the launch of its Limited Edition Peated Port Cask, available exclusively at Cochin International Airport Duty Free starting July 16,...

Jul 2025

Kartik Mohindra appointed William Grant & Sons India's new Managing Director

Sachin Mehta will head the Canada Business  In interesting news, Kartik Mohindra has been appointed as the new India Managing Director of William Grant &...

Jul 2025

Rampur Jugalbandi #6 named ‘Best World Single Malt’

Rampur Jugalbandi #6, a limited edition Indian whisky has been named ‘Best World Single Malt’ at the 2025 John Barleycorn Awards held in the United States. The John...

Jul 2025

ISWAI Urges Review of Maharashtra’s Excise Duty Hike on IMFL

Prices of IMFL products expected to increase by up to 65% In the wake of the current increase in excise duty on Indian Made Foreign...

Jul 2025

World Chocolate Day, Baileys X Smoor Offerings

On World Chocolate Day (July 7), a collaboration by Baileys X SMOOR is perfectly in tune with how India is thinking about chocolate: as an experience that...

Jul 2025

India’s First Homegrown Vermouth Launches in Bangalore

After a successful debut in Goa, Davana Vermouth Indica – India’s first 100% homegrown vermouth, is now available in Bangalore. This expansion brings the brand's expressions, Bianco and Rosso, to...

Jul 2025

Diageo India acquires Nao Spirits

Diageo India has acquired Nao Spirits & Beverages, India’s craft gin makers (Greater Than and Hapusa brands), valued at Rs. 130 crores. Diageo India (United...

Jul 2025

Monarch Legacy Edition Brandy Wins at London Spirits Competition

Monarch Legacy Edition by Tilaknagar Industries Ltd. (TI) has bagged a bronze medal in the brandy category, thus becoming the only Indian brandy to win...

Jun 2025

Radico Khaitan launches Morpheus Super Premium Whisky in Uttar Pradesh

Radico Khaitan Ltd. recently announced the launch of Morpheus Rare Luxury Whisky in the Uttar Pradesh market. With this strategic rollout, the company expands its...

Jun 2025

Nao Spirits Bags Six Awards

Nao Spirits & Beverages, India’s craft spirit maker, has further cemented its place on the global stage with its wins at The Gin Guide Awards...

Jun 2025

Teacher’s Whisky Unveils a Bold New Identity

Teacher’s Whisky has unveiled a new identity, signaling a bold new chapter. The new look brims with modernity yet remains anchored in timeless tradition, celebrating...

Jun 2025

Camikara Bags Gold Medal at Rum & Cachaça Masters 2025

In a significant moment for the Indian spirits industry, Camikara 3YO has become the first Indian rum to win a Gold Medal at the 2025...

Jun 2025

Maharashtra Government Hikes Taxes on Liquor; Dearer for the Consumer

CIABC urges government to reconsider hikeCIABC says hike will disrupt the market, erode competitiveness of national brandsMay lead to dumping from neighbouring States The Maharashtra...

Jun 2025

Amrut Bags Triple Gold at San Francisco World Spirits Competition

Amrut Distilleries from Bengaluru has walked away with several awards at the recently concluded 2025 edition of the San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC). Amrut...

Jun 2025

RCB Win Triggers ₹157.94 crore Liquor Sales in Just One Day in Karnataka

In a thrilling final of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) nudged past Punjab Kings to lift the IPL trophy, after...

Jun 2025

Piccadily Targets 1 Million Cases of Whistler Barrel Whisky in 3 years

Relaunches Whistler Barrel Aged Blended Malt WhiskyPositioned in mid-premium segment Piccadily Agro Industries Limited has relaunched Whistler Barrel Aged Blended Malt Whisky, featuring new packaging...

May 2025

Piccadily Combats Counterfeiting with NFC Technology

First Indian alcobev company to do soInnovative Smart Labels on Indian Single Malts In a pioneering move to safeguard consumers and reinforce trust in premium...

May 2025

Scotch Whisky Association unveils GI map

The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has unveiled an interactive map showcasing the breadth of legal protection for Scotch Whisky around the world. Scotch Whisky is...

May 2025

Tomintoul 12-Year-Old Unveiled

Angus Dundee recently unveiled its latest expression - the 2012 vintage Tomintoul 12 Year Old Oloroso Sherry Cask Finish. This annual release has been crafted...

May 2025

Piccadily Launches Cashmir – A Small-Batch Luxury Vodka Made with Heritage Indian Wheat

Piccadily, the makers of Indri single malt and Camikara rum have launched Cashmir, a small-batch luxury vodka crafted from heritage Indian winter wheat and glacial...

May 2025

No Liquor on May 21 in Karnataka, Industry Opposes Constant hikes in excise duty and license fee

As per draft notification the annual license fee has been increased from ₹27 lakh to ₹54 lakh For distilleries and warehouses, it has been increased...

May 2025

Tilaknagar Industries PAT jumps 95.7%; EBITDA grows 62.6% in Q4 FY 25

IMFL manufacturer Tilaknagar Industries Limited (TI) has reported a major spurt in revenue and profit for Q1 2025. The company’s net revenue from operations grew...

May 2025

India and UK sign historic FTA

Prime Minister, Narendra Modi calls the pact ‘historic milestone’UK Prime Minister, Keir Starmer believes it would strengthen alliances and reduce trade barriersScotch whisky and gin...

May 2025

Studio Monkey Shoulder Returns to India

Global music initiative led by broadcaster, DJ Gilles PetersonWorldwide FM and Monkey Shoulder will spotlight grassroots music scenes in India through a ₹11 Lakh fund...

Apr 2025

ABD Launches Golden Mist French Brandy

Allied Blenders and Distillers (ABD), India’s 3rd largest spirits company by volume, has launched Golden Mist French Brandy in Karnataka. With this introduction, ABD marks...

Apr 2025

ISWAI Commends State Governments for Implementing Progressive Excise Policies

Move will provide enhanced consumer experience and generate revenue opportunitiesPremium-only and Smart Liquor Stores in Karnataka, Telangana, HaryanaIndustry seeks De-regulation The International Spirits and Wines...

Apr 2025

Khukri, Nepal’s Award-Winning Iconic Rum, Makes Its Grand Entry into India

MCKT Beverages Pvt. Ltd. Recently announced the arrival of its internationally acclaimed Khukri Rum in India—an icon of heritage and craftsmanship, set to redefine the...

Apr 2025

Pernod Ricard’s Resilient Performance

Q3 fy25 organic net sales decline -3% (-3% reported)YTD organic net sales decline -4% (-5% reported) Pernod Ricard has reported a resilient net sales performance...

Apr 2025

Piccadily launches Indri Founder’s Reserve single malt whisky, tribute to Kidar Nath Sharma

Piccadily Agro Industries Ltd, the parent company of India's fastest-growing single malt whisky brand, Indri, has unveiled its latest creation: Indri Founder’s Reserve 11-Year-Old Single...

Apr 2025

Carlsberg India profits up by 60%

Carlsberg India has reported a jump of 60.5% in its profits at ₹323.1 crore in FY'24, according to RoC filing by the company. Carlsberg India...

Apr 2025

Delhi Earned ₹5,000 Crore from Tax On Liquor

The newly elected Delhi government run by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has said that due to the implementation of the new liquor policy under...

Apr 2025

Shah Rukh Khan’s D’YAVOL Inception Wins Gold at Berlin

D’YAVOL Inception, the flagship blended malt Scotch whisky from D’YAVOL Luxury Spirits, has been awarded Gold at the prestigious Berlin International Spirits Competition (BISC) 2025....

Apr 2025

PVR Inox Seeks License to Serve Alcohol in Gurugram and Bengaluru theatres

A media report has stated that PVR Inox, dominant player in the entertainment business, has sought licenses to serve alcohol in theatre lounges in select...

Apr 2025

GIFT City Earns nearly 1 cr from liquor sales

The Gujarat government has earned ₹94.19 lakh in revenue from the sale of liquor to employees working at Gandhinagar-based Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City)...

Apr 2025

India-EU FTA Talks on May 12; Will there be trade-off between textiles and alcobev?

The next round of free trade agreement (FTA) talks between India and the European Union is slated from May 12 to 16 and both sides...

Apr 2025

Not Out: RTD to Hit Pan-India Market Soon

In a country where cricket is religion, Not Out, a ready-to-drink (RTD) alcoholic beverage is soon going to hit the Indian market, after its inroads...