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... |
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... |
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... |
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... |
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... |