In a relief to Arunachal Pradesh and Andaman & Nicobar Islands, the Supreme Court relaxed the cap on liquor shops within 500 metres of national and state highways there. A three-judge bench relaxed its earlier ruling for the northeastern state, Read More
Indian liquor continued to dominate the list of top 100 spirits brands worldwide in 2016, despite the overall slowdown in the industry, and increasing prohibition. Three local whisky brands figure within the top 10 — with Officer’s Choice continuing to Read More
Media company Hearst Magazines International, publisher of journals such as Cosmopolitan and Esquire, is planning to expand its operations in India over the next few years—not by launching new magazine editions, but by setting up premium whiskey lounges across the Read More
Moët Hennessy, the wine and spirits division of the luxury conglomerate LVMH, announced the acquisition of Woodinville Whiskey Company (WWC) based in Washington, US. Founded in 2010 by friends Orlin Sorensen and Brett Carlile, WWC has established itself in the Read More
Pernod Ricard, the world’s No.2 in wines and spirits, announced the signing of an agreement with Billy Walker, Graham Stevenson and Trisha Savage of The Glenallachie Consortium, for the sale of the Scotland-based Glenallachie distillery. The consortium is an independent Read More
A growth of its volume by more than 15 percent in 2016 has led to Diageo’s Tanqueray gin overtaking Pernod Ricard’s Beefeater, for the first time. In 2016, Diageo-owned Tanqueray sold 3 million cases putting its growth at 15.38 percent. Read More
Constellation Brands has enhanced its fine wine portfolio with the purchase of Schrader Cellars’ wines. With this acquisition, the world’s second-largest wine company has confirmed its the move into the premium wine world. The Schrader Cabernet Sauvignon portfolio, sourced from Read More
According to the Deutsches Weininstitut GmbH (DWI), Germany’s total exports to China in the year to May 2017 increased by 27.3% in volume compared to the previous year. With a total of 3.7 million litres, worth about €16 million, the Read More
According to the Italian farmers’ association, Coldiretti, grape yields in 2017 could be around 10-15% lower than last year. Due to the late spring, in regions such as Franciacorta, Chianti, and some parts of Tuscany, production may drop by 30% Read More
Hong Kong Importer Cuvees has gained the exclusive distribution rights for Italy’s famed Prosecco brand Ca’ Di Rajo for the local market starting this month. The range available in Hong Kong includes the Prosecco Treviso Brut NV, Prosecco Superiore Valdobbiadene Read More
