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... |