Press Release | Ambrosia India

The 16th edition of the prestigious Ambrosia Awards 2024, organized by Ambrosia Magazine – the Wine and Spirits Magazine, celebrated the finest achievements in the Alcobev industry at a gala event. Recognizing excellence in products, packaging, and individual categories, the awards showcased the industry’s best and brightest talents.

Ambrosia magazine, now in its 32 nd year, continues to be a hallmark of excellence in the industry. With a focus on blind tastings for the product category, the awards ensure a fair and unbiased selection process, akin to top international standards.

Trilok Desai, MD and Publisher of SAP MEDIA WORLWIDE LTD, remarked, “The Ambrosia Awards stand for excellence, and our international jury ensures that only the best are honored. Each year, we witness remarkable advancements in product quality, packaging, and technology, setting global benchmarks.

*Vijay Rekhi launching Cheers 3rd Edition Coffee Table Book with authors Trilok Desai & Bhavya Desai*

Another highlight of the evening was the launch of the 3rd Edition of Cheers – Coffee Table Book, authored by Trilok and Bhavya Desai. The book, inaugurated by Vijay Rekhi, CMD of Vizanar Advisors, and Former President and MD of United Spirits Ltd (USL), commemorates the industry’s journey and milestones.

*Shiv Kumar Reddy, MD, Seven Seas Distillery Private Limited accepting the Award*

*Amar Sinha, COO, Radico Khaitan accepting the Award*

*Abhishek Khaitan, MD, Radico Khaitan Limited acceppting the Award on behalf of Dr. Lalit Khaitan*

*Vijay Rekhi and Mr. Gandhi’s family member accepting the Award*

Among the individuals recognized, Shiv Kumar Reddy, Managing Director of Seven Seas Distillery Private Limited, was awarded Entrepreneur of the Year. Amar Sinha, COO of Radico Khaitan Ltd, was named Business Leader of the Year. Dr. Lalit Khaitan, Chairman and MD of Radico Khaitan Ltd, received the Ambrosia’s Paramount Achievement Award for his outstanding contributions, achieving the status of India’s newest billionaire. The Lifetime Achievement Award (Posthumous) was presented to Mr. S.S Gandhi, Former President of United Spirits Ltd, honouring his significant impact and achievements in the industry.

This Product Jury included:

Bernhard Schafer – A Whisky Expert, Spirit Consulting and A Master of Quaich
Stephen Beal – Senior Master of Whisky, Chairman of The Council of Whisky Master 2024
Dr. Binod. K. Maitin (PhD) – Technical Expert & Former SVP and Head of Technical Centre USL
Eddie Nara – CSE & Spirits Expert
Ajoy Shaw – DipWSET Winemaker, Consultant and International Wine & Spirits Judge
Julie Lee – Industry Expert and Entrepreneur

This Packaging Jury included:

Prof. K Munshi – Industrial Design Centre, IIT Powai
Shekhar Amberkar – Asst. Director, Indian Institute of Packaging & Head of International Packaging Centre
Pratish Mepani – Founder of SMBD Group

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