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... |
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... |
CaSa de Spirits launches Fentiro in Goa
CaSa 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 Rajasthan
Allied 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 Vodka
With 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 tequila
Pernod 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 whisky
The 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 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... |