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Radico Khaitan has announced its entry into the luxury vodka segment with the launch of ‘The Spirit of Kashmyr’. Having established itself in the premium whisky segment, Radico Khaitan now broadens its focus with an entry into high-end vodka.

Drawing inspiration from the cultural richness and natural heritage of Kashmir, the new vodka positions itself in the top-end of the Indian vodka category. The Spirit of Kashmyr is a small-batch, grain-based vodka distilled five times and charcoal-filtered for clarity. According to Radico -what sets it apart is its visual and vibrant packaging, a floral motif rendered in papier-mâché style, influenced by the artisanal legacy of Kashmir.

Available in two variants — Natural (Classic) and Saffron — the vodka is currently being introduced in select markets including Goa, followed by other key states in the coming months. Priced at ₹2,500 for a 750 ml bottle in Goa, the brand will be competing in the luxury tier, where vodka consumption in India has seen growing interest among urban consumers.This launch is in line with a broader trend of Indian players tapping into the country’s own cultural narratives to build globally relevant premium brands. With The Spirit of Kashmyr, Rooted in Indian heritage, the launch reflects a growing focus on blending premium craft with cultural authenticity.

spiritsEUROPE has launched its ‘Objective 2030’, a detailed roadmap for an EU open trade policy to support competitiveness, resilience and growth for the coming years.

spiritsEUROPE President Ian McLernon said, “Trade and exports have been at the heart of our sector for centuries. Often seen as iconic products and symbols of European culture, EU spirits remain a powerhouse for EU exports, supporting countless jobs in rural communities. However, this success should not be taken for granted. We face significant challenges, from the global economic slowdown impacting consumer purchasing power to growing geopolitical tensions and the increasing weaponisation of trade. To overcome these challenges, we need an open trade policy that fosters competitiveness, resilience, and growth.”

The success of the European spirits sector lies in its ability to balance long-standing traditions and quality passed down through generations with innovation to meet evolving consumer preferences. As a high-value, export-driven sector, the spirit drinks producers showcase how external trade can strengthen EU agri-food production, benefitting both the farmers who supply key ingredients and the rural communities where most production takes place.

The ‘Objective 2030’ roadmap published by spiritsEUROPE at its SUMMIT 2024 calls on the EU to prioritise three key areas. First, the EU must foster a stable and open trade environment for EU spirits by protecting them from unrelated trade disputes, prioritising multilateral solutions, and strengthening public-private cooperation. Second, the EU should deepen regulatory cooperation with third countries to remove and prevent trade barriers. Thirdly, the EU must expand market access and support diversification by concluding ambitious trade agreements with key growth regions, backed by economic diplomacy and promotional activities.

“Delivering significant results on these three calls for action will provide us with more options, greater resilience, and the ability to continue innovating and investing in sustainable practices. This is our vision for an open trade policy agenda that promotes competitiveness, security, and sustainability – one that allows us to keep contributing to the EU agri-food success story, the EU’s trade balance, and rural communities,” concluded Pauline Bastidon, External Trade Director at spiritsEUROPE.

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Radico Khaitan launches New Luxury Vodka – The Spirit of Kashmyr