Godawan 100 adjudged ‘Single Malt Whisky of the Year’
Godawan 100, a Collector’s-Edition artisanal single malt, from Diageo India, was adjudged the ‘Single Malt Whisky of the Year’ at the 2024 London Spirits Competition. With 96 points,... |
DGCA tells Supreme Court, left to Airlines how much Liquor to Serve
The horrific incident of an inebriated passenger urinating on a fellow passenger on an Air India flight from New York to Delhi in late 2022... |
Diageo India and SCPwD Join Forces to Educate Disabled Students Through 'Learning for Life' Program
In a recent collaboration aimed at enhancing the employability of persons with disabilities (PwDs), the Skill Council for Persons with Disability (SCPwD) has partnered with... |
Radico Khaitan launches Spirit of Victory Pure Malt Whisky
Whisky is a tribute to the valour displayed by our Armed Forces during pivotal moments in history; company’s commits to contribute part of the revenue... |
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Amrut launches limited editions Bagheera and Portonova in India
• Jim Murray adds zing to whisky tasting event• Plan to up exports to 100 countries from 57 As whisky enthusiasts gathered at The Oberoi,... |
Tamil Nadu Increases Liquor Prices
The Tamil Nadu government has increased excise duty on alcohol. Accordingly, the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC) has increased liquor prices from February 1,... |
Supreme Court observation on Blenders Pride vs London Pride Whisky on Trademark Infringement
The Apex Court in an observation on January 22 has asked respondents Indore-based JK Enterprises if they are willing to change the trade dress of... |
Karnataka increases beer prices again within six months, to fund freebies
On July 7, 2023, the Congress (I) government in Karnataka gave a jolt to the alcobev sector by hiking existing rates of excise duty on... |
Brand Extensions: To Advertise or Not to Advertise
Central Consumer Protection Authority monitoring surrogate advertising, brand extensions17th edition of IPL, big ticket event begins, liquor companies looking at eyeballsAdvertising Standards Council of India... |
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Top Products and People honoured at Ambrosia Awards 2024
The 16th edition of the prestigious Ambrosia Awards 2024, organized by Ambrosia Magazine – the Wine and Spirits Magazine, celebrated the finest achievements in the... |
Amrut launches limited editions Bagheera and Portonova in India
Jim Murray adds zing to whisky tasting eventPlan to up exports to 100 countries from 57 As whisky enthusiasts gathered at The Oberoi, Gurugram, on... |
London Pilsner Strong Beer launched in KarnatakaUnited Breweries has launched the London Pilsner Strong Beer in Karnataka emphasising the strategic significance of the region as a pivotal market for the brewing... |
Unique Alcohol Gifts for Women’s Day
It can be a common misconception that women don't like the tipple. From the dawn of the early ages women have also known to enjoy... |
INDSPIRIT 2024 – The Mega Alcobev Exhibition and Conference on 14th March 2024
The 16th edition of INDSPIRIT is set to take place on 14th March 2024 in Gurgaon, Haryana. This year, the mega Alcobev industry event and... |
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Indian Single Malts Outperform Global Single Malts
Indian single malts have come of age, truly. And they have been savoured in India and elsewhere too. The good news is that in 2023,... |
Anti-counterfeiting Technologies to Stop Fake Alcohol Market
Even as new technologies to prevent fake liquor emerge, there are still many hacks who think of devious ways to push the fake business. This... |
India’s 1st cane juice rum maker, Piccadily Distilleries launches Camikara 3 Year Old Aged Rum
Piccadily Distilleries recently announced the launch of Camikara 3 Years Old (YO) – a 100% pure cane juice rum, aged in American oak barrels for... |
The Indian Single Malt Whisky Landscape
Indian Whiskies are experiencing a new high. With a growing drinking population the Indian alcobev industry is likely to boom to a new high. In... |
Pernod Ricard India Launches Longitude 77, a New Indian Single Malt
Pernod Ricard India has entered the Indian Single Malt category with the introduction of Longitude 77, marking three decades of the company's presence in India.... |
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VINEXPO Delhi 2023 – All set to Roll
Keep an eye out for European Wines with Sommelier Devati Mallick The stage is all set for VINEXPO Delhi 2023 to get underway tomorrow. While... |
Taxation The Bugbear of Alcobev Industry
To infuse moderation India, EU, UK and the US have used taxation as a tool. But other reasonsalso encourage moderation. A report. The domestic alcohol... |
India’s alcobev market size of $52.4 billion targetted to touch astounding $64 billion by 2030
The International Spirits & Wines Association of India (ISWAI), the apex body of the premium alcobev sector, unveiled its report titled “Economic Value of the... |
AAP MP Sanjay Singh arrested, the liquor scam dragnet spreads
ED files chargesheet stating Singh got Rs. 3 croresAAP claims vendetta for raising Adani issue The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on October 3 arrested Aam Aadmi... |
Delhi Government to grant license for wholesale vends
The Delhi Government has decided to grant license in form L1, L1F and L2 for the wholesale vend of Indian liquor in the National Capital... |
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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,... |
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... |
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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 –... |
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... |
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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... |
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... |
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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... |
