Suntory Holdings establishes Suntory India![]() Names Masashi Matsumura as Managing Director Suntory Holdings has announced the establishment of Suntory India Private Limited, which aims to cover corporate functions required to... |
59 dead in Tamil Nadu hooch tragedy![]() At least 59 people have died so far and another 156 persons have been hospitalised after consuming illicit liquor in Tamil Nadu's Kallakurichi district. As... |
ABD IPO opens on 25th June![]() Price band set at ₹267/- to ₹281/- per share Allied Blenders and Distillers (ABD) much awaited IPO opens on 25th June 2024 with the price... |
ICONiQ White Whisky from Allied Blenders & Distiller’s records 1500 % growth, Millionaires Club hails its achievement![]() ICONiQ fastest growing brand in the worldFlagship brand Officer’s Choice is ranked 6th No whisky brand in the world has registered such phenomenal growth as... |
Alcobev Sector Soft Target, Governments Keep Hiking Taxes Arbitrarily![]() Telangana government’s delay in settling dues, liquor industry in dire straitsCash-strapped Congress government mulling increase in liquor pricesThird tax hike in the last five years... |
Tilaknagar Industries Launches Green Apple Flavoured Brandy![]() Tilaknagar Industries Limited, a leading Indian-Made Foreign Liquor Manufacturer (IMFL), has unveiled a new flavour innovation under its Flandy (premium flavoured Brandy) range. Mansion House Flandy... |
UBL, AB InBev, Carlsberg jointly form Brewers' Association of India![]() In a move that might not be surprising to many, India’s leading beer manufacturers United Breweries - controlled by Dutch manufacturer Heineken, AB InBev, and... |
Paul John Whisky unveils Exclusive Global Travel Single Cask![]() Paul John Whisky recently introduces its exclusive partnership with Avolta Duty Free to unveil an exclusive Single Cask release for global travelers at Kempegowda International... |
Allied Blenders and Distillers Limited gets SEBI nod for Rs 1500 crore IPO![]() Indian-made foreign liquor (IMFL) maker Allied Blenders and Distillers (ABD) has received final observation from the capital markets regulator, Securities and Exchange Board of India... |
Glenmorangie unveils first Calvados cask finish as 12-Year-Old small batch whisky in India![]() Glenmorangie Highland single malt Scotch whisky is set to launch a uniquely fruity and floral whisky – its first ever finished in French Calvados casks.... |
ICONiQ Whisky reaches 2 million cases in first year of launch![]() Allied Blenders and Distillers (ABD) ICONiQ White Whisky reached a sales figure of 2 million cases of 9 litres each in March 2024. The brand... |
Beam Suntory is Now Suntory Global Spirits![]() Beam Suntory has rebranded itself to become Suntory Global Spirits, marking the 10 years since Suntory acquisitions of Beam Inc. in 2014. The 10 years... |
Rampur Signature Reserve Single Malt sells at Rs. 5 lakhs per bottle![]() 400 Bottles only, Grab it at Hyderabad Airport Duty-Free Rampur Signature Reserve Single Malt Whisky made history of its own when it the limited release... |
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... |
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... |
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... |
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.... |
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... |
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... |