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Oct 2024

Liquor Trade in Maharashtra Up in Arms with Government Mandate on AI-ML Cameras

The liquor trade in Maharashtra is up in arms as the State Government has passed a resolution mandating that all liquor vends, be it shops,...

Oct 2024

Toki Whisky and Yamazaki 12-Year-Old wins awards

Suntory Whisky Toki receives its First GoldChief Blender Shinji Fukuyo recognized as ‘Master Blender of the Year’ for the first time  Suntory Spirits - Toki...

Oct 2024

Octaga Green unveils Master’s Imperial and Captain’s Select Whisky’s

Marrying tradition with sustainability Octaga Green introduced Master’s Imperial and Captain’s Select, two premium whiskies that embody the brand’s philosophy of blending sustainability with time-honoured...

Oct 2024

Indri Single Malt launches 'The City Series'

First Travel Retail Exclusive for Bengaluru Duty Free Indri single malt launched its first travel retail exclusive ‘City Series’ with the debut Oloroso-Sherry cask expression...

Oct 2024

Longitude 77 launched in Punjab

Pernod Ricard India has launched Longitude 77 in Punjab offering seekers of authentic, contemporary Indian luxury a memorable experience which was marked by a launch...

Oct 2024

Pernod Ricard India invests in Nagpur

Ground breaks Asia’s Largest Malt Distillery and Maturation Facility Pernod Ricard India conducted the Bhoomi Pujan ceremony (ground-breaking ritual), for setting up its largest malt...

Sep 2024

Campari picks up minority stake in ODC (BidCo)

Campari Group has completed the acquisition from ODC (BidCo) Limited of a 14.6% minority stake in Capevin Holdings Proprietary Limited, the South African holding company...

Sep 2024

Diageo Begins Trial of the First Paper-Based Bottle for Johnnie Walker

first-of-its-kind 90% paper-based bottle for Johnnie Walker Black LabelRunning exclusively at Johnnie Walker Princes Street’s 1820 bar, in Edinburgh The makers of Guinness, Don Julio...

Sep 2024

Bacardí launches Mango Chilli sweet and spicy flavour

Reinventing one of the classic favourite flavours of the Indian summer, Bacardí recently announced its latest flavoured rum expression - the Bacardí Mango Chilli in...

Sep 2024

John Distilleries invests Rs. 100 crore in Goa plant expansion

John Distilleries Ltd has invested ₹100 crores in the expansion of its Goa distillery. With demand growing for Paul John Single Malt whisky in both...

Sep 2024

Prashant Kishor, if elected, will remove prohibition in Bihar in an hour

Prashant Kishor Pandey, political strategist and tactician, who has formed his own political outfit ‘Jan Suraaj’ on October 2, 2022 has promised to lift the...

Sep 2024

Andhra Pradesh’s New Excise Policy; Retail Back with Private Players

The Andhra Pradesh government led by N. Chandrababu Naidu on September 18 announced a new excise policy to come into effect from October 1, 2024,...

Sep 2024

Allied Blenders and Distillers partner with actor Ranveer Singh for Luxury Spirit

Ranveer Singh, Bollywood Superstar, will be an equity partner with Allied Blenders and Distillers Limited (ABDL), in a new business venture to offer a portfolio...

Aug 2024

Bengaluru’s bars, restaurants, clubs open till 1 am: Government

The Karnataka Urban Development Department in a July 29 notification has extended the timings for bars, restaurants, clubs etc to 1 am from the earlier...

Aug 2024

Govt Tightening Screws on Surrogate Advertising

In a significant move aimed at curbing surrogate advertising, the government is poised to introduce a stricter set of regulations. Sources indicate that the new...

Jun 2024

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...

Jun 2024

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...

Jun 2024

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...

Jun 2024

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...

Jun 2024

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...

Jun 2024

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...

May 2024

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...

May 2024

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...

May 2024

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...

May 2024

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....

May 2024

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...

May 2024

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...

May 2024

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...

Apr 2024

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,...

Apr 2024

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...

Apr 2024

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...

Apr 2024

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...

Apr 2024

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,...

Apr 2024

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,...

Apr 2024

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...

Apr 2024

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...

Mar 2024

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...

Mar 2024

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...

Mar 2024

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...

Mar 2024

London Pilsner Strong Beer launched in Karnataka

United Breweries has launched the London Pilsner Strong Beer in Karnataka emphasising the strategic significance of the region as a pivotal market for the brewing...