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... |
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... |
Godawan Artisanal Indian Single Malt wins Double Gold at Monde Selection 2025Godawan Artisanal Indian Single Malt Whisky has been awarded Gold Medals for both its expressions, Godawan 01 Rich & Rounded and Godawan 02 Fruit &... |
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... |
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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,... |
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 &... |
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... |
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... |
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... |
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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... |
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... |
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... |
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... |
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... |
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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... |
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... |
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... |
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... |
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... |
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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... |
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... |
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... |
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... |
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... |
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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... |
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... |
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... |
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... |
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... |
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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... |
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... |
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... |
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... |
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... |
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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... |
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.... |
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... |
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)... |
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... |
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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... |
