Scotch Whisky exports in first half of 2024 reflect global economic headwinds
Export value of Scotch whisky in H1 2024 was £2.1bn, down £463.2m (-18%) compared with H1 2023 Export volume of Scotch whisky in H1 2024 was... |
Growing Investor Sentiment in Indian Alcobev Industry
The Indian alcobev sector has exhibited continuous growth exuding investor confidence. Liquor companies are no longer taboo when it comes to investments by the general... |
Kejriwal on Bail, AAP Rejoices; Atishi new CM of Delhi
The Supreme Court bench comprising Justice Surya Kant and Justice Ujjwal Bhuyan on September 13 granted bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a... |
Drinking Trends in India
Johnnie Walker, The Glenlivet, Indri, Bacardi, Patrón, Campari, Jameson, Kingfisher, Himalayan, and Schweppes dominate the list 71 Indian Brands Make the Top Ten List in different... |
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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... |
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Blind Tasting All Beers below Rs. 200 with a Consumer
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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... |
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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... |
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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... |
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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... |
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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... |
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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... |
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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... |
