INDSPIRIT 2024 Keynote Address: Empowering India with Vijay Rekhihttps://youtu.be/9idS04j8r3o?si=XKBm-fIONH0wgZfD INDSPIRIT 2024 and Ambrosia Awards 2024 was held recently in Gurgaon, Haryana in front of a packed audience. Join us at INDSPIRIT 2024 for... |
INDSPIRIT 2024: A New Era for the Alcobev Industry | Inaugural Address by Trilok Desaihttps://youtu.be/rhRaT5lU6aU?si=XLZjyMUoR94ypwS3 INDSPIRIT 2024 and Ambrosia Awards 2024 was held recently in Gurgaon, Haryana in front of a packed audience. Dive into the heart of the... |
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... |
‘Drink better, not More’ is our Vision - Hina Nagarajan, MD & CEO, Diageo India![]() Taking over the reins of one of the biggest companies in the market, can never be an easy task, especially when the daunting objective is... |
A Peek into the Whisky Whisperer's World: Jim Murray Unfiltered![]() Jim Murray stands as a prominent figure and key player in the global whiskey scene, having held the title of the world's first full-time whisky... |
Blind Tasting All Beers below Rs. 200 with a Consumer![]() https://youtu.be/8VmAstV7oRI?si=dR7HowR7PsiEV2Xo |
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... |
Heineken's Five Star Experience![]() With millennials leaning towards fresher and lighter tipple, Heineken recently launched their Heineken Silver Draught beer in Maharashtra with the aim to make it available... |
Govt Takes Big Decision, ENA outside GSTAlcohol industry welcomes decisionCouncil recommends cut in GST on molasses from 28% to 5% The 52nd GST Council which met under the Chairpersonship of Union Minister... |
The Rise of Craft Beer and a Burgeoning Microbrewery Segment in India![]() Recent years have seen the rise of craft beer, a new crop of premium beer produced in small batches by independent producers. There are now... |
Innovations in Packaging, Adding to the Consumer Experience![]() The total sales of Indian-made foreign liquor (IMFL) products were 388 million cases in 2022, up from 305 million cases in the previous year with... |
Experiential shopping: The rise of the flexible liquor consumer![]() From local rice beer and wine to the more complex sura, through varieties like palm toddy and cashew feni, India has always had a rich... |
5 Women Bartenders who have made their mark![]() Working in a bar is a great career option for anyone with a creative mind and a drive to learn. The preconceived notion that bartending... |
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... |
Radico Khaitan to invest ₹900 crores in UP, makes commitment at Global Investors Meet![]() • UP alcohol industry to get a boost with investments worth ₹16,392 crores • Radico investing ₹650 crores in Sitapur 400KL grain distillery At the... |
Whisky industry calls on Chancellor to fulfil Manifesto Pledge to Scotch![]() The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) which conducted a poll shows that a third of the voters are less likely to support the Conservatives if the... |
Liquor and duty free sales look upbeat as the Covid threat recedes![]() There is an air of optimism as the threat of Covid is on the wane. A report on the growth of the alcobev and duty... |
'The Youth will be finished'![]() Supreme Court on illicit liquor related deaths • Spurious liquor claims over 50 lives in Bihar • Bihar Chief Minister says no compensation to families... |
UK wants to say Cheers with Scotch despite tariffs![]() In a recent visit to India, UK Ex-Prime Minister Boris Johnson decided to push for a Free Trade Agreement. The idea was to have fewer... |
30 Best Bars India announces new category – Best Sustainable Bar![]() A jury of over 50 industry professionals and bar enthusiasts from across the country are currently at work to create the long list of Top... |
India and Australia seek boost in wine trade and access![]() India and Australia have maintained a cordial relationship for many years, with bilateral trade between the two nations valued at $27.5 billion in 2021. The... |
Pent up demand in Global Duty Free markets, but there is caution![]() The global duty free retail market size was valued at USD 35.87 billion in 2021. The market is projected to grow to 72.23 billion by... |
Alcohol Market Insights Report 2022 and Future Growth Analysis by 2026![]() The number of alcohol consumers in India continues to rise on the account of rising urban population. Consuming alcoholic beverages has become a customary tradition... |
Excise takes a hit in Delhi; Political battle between AAP and BJP![]() • Delhi government discontinues Excise Policy 2021-22 from August 1, 2022 • 468 private liquor shops operating in the city, shut from August 1 as licenses expire... |
The Beaches and Bar destinations, the place to party![]() For those who love the beach, and want to party, there are many options to enjoy on the beach. For many sun seekers, visiting the... |
Nepal bans import of liquor, among other items, to rein in economic crisis![]() India’s neighbours – Sri Lanka and Nepal – are in deep economic crisis. The crisis is a bit similar as both countries largely depend on... |
Have you been to these microbreweries in Bengaluru? If not, you should![]() In the late 1980s, when Ramada Pub off Church Street, next to the erstwhile popular Premier Bookshop, started vending ‘draught’ or ‘draft’ beer in mugs,... |
Indri Trini bags ‘best Indian Single Malt’ @ World Whiskey Awards![]() Indri Trini is making waves in its nascent years. The new Indian Single Malt, from the stables of Piccadily Distilleries launched in 2021, has been... |
The story of Godawan, The Bird, and the artisanal Single Malt Whisky it inspires![]() Diageo launches Godawan, its artisanal single malty whisky, set to redefine the world of sustainable, modern and conscious Indian luxury. Godawan, the Great Indian Bustard,... |
Oh Summer Beer![]() A summer beer can be just about any style, as long as it's crisp and refreshing and makes you never want to go back inside... |
India and Australia sign an interim trade deal![]() The India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (“IndAus ECTA”) was signed by Shri Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food and... |
Kerala Government allows pubs, wine parlours in IT parks, tweaks policy![]() The Kerala Government has approved setting up pubs and wine parlours in IT parks across the state. The State Cabinet which met recently announced a... |
Rise of Premium vodka spritz RTDs![]() As the RTD trend continues, a number of premium vodka brands are launching their first canned products focussing on the spritz serve. Spritz itself has... |
The SWA has released the 2021 global export figures for Scotch Whisky![]() Global exports of Scotch Whisky grew to £4.51bn during 2021, according to figures released recently by the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA), as the industry continues... |
Beam Suntory global sales up 11%, India and China key markets for future growth![]() Beam Suntory, a world leader in premium spirits, reported full-year 2021 results, with sales up 11% globally. These results also demonstrated strong growth versus the... |
Heineken excited about ‘long-term growth opportunity’ UBL provides![]() The Chief Executive Officer of Heineken NV, Dolf van den Brink said that, in India, beer volume grew in the thirties, outperforming the market, following... |
Liquors that ‘do not affect liver or kidney’ to be launched in Odisha![]() • No hangover guaranteed • Anti-anxiety oxidants • Anti-aging properties Junior Abhishek Herbals Pvt Ltd. is launching its first product range of liver supporting liquor... |
India Travel Retail Market![]() GROWTH, TRENDS, COVID 19 IMPACT AND FORECASTS (2021-2026) Travel Retail is the next great frontier of the Indian Retail Sector, and as people’s incomes rise,... |
IndSpirit 2021 Awards underline quality of brands and packaging: Judges![]() After two years of Covid, Indspirit 2021 Awards evaluation got underway with all seriousness. It was indeed nice to see the coming together of professionals,... |
Beam Suntory moves towards 2030 goal, launches Oaksmith in North India![]() Following a massive success in various markets since its launch, Oaksmith, a premium Indian whisky and the Iconic portfolio from The House of Suntory -... |