Amrut launches limited editions Bagheera and Portonova in IndiaJim 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 DayIt 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 2024The 16th edition of INDSPIRIT is set to take place on 14th March 2024 in Gurgaon, Haryana. This year, the mega Alcobev industry event and... |
Indian Single Malts Outperform Global Single MaltsIndian 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 MarketEven 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 RumPiccadily 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 LandscapeIndian 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 MaltPernod 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.... |
VINEXPO Delhi 2023 – All set to RollKeep 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 IndustryTo 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 2030The 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 spreadsED 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 vendsThe Delhi Government has decided to grant license in form L1, L1F and L2 for the wholesale vend of Indian liquor in the National Capital... |
IWSR appoints Julie Harris as CEOIWSR 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 BoardBacardi 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 ManufacturingEthanol 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 OfficerDiageo 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 EditionFirst 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 2023Piccadily 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 JonesIn 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 productionAverage 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 businessBacardi 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 SVPThe 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 IndustryBeam 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 OfficerThe 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 coffeeThe 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 & CelebrationsThe 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 marketTaylors 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 MonthsThe 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 GoaCaSa 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 RajasthanAllied 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... |
KALS launches Asio VodkaWith 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 tequilaPernod 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 whiskyThe 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 BlackDiageo 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 AcquisitionAs 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 ServiceThe 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 AlcoholWhat that means to an Indian Tourist or International Traveler? In a landmark announcement, starting 1st January 2023 Dubai has scrapped their 30% municipality tax... |