Scotland has called for Scotch to be defined in U.K. law so its vital whisky industry can be protected after Brexit. Scottish Economy Secretary Keith Brown has written to officials asking for strong legal protections for the industry, which is Read More
Pictorial warning on liquor bottles ?
Liquor bottles in the country may soon carry pictorial messages cautioning people against ill effects of alcohol and warning them about drunk driving. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), which is in the process of finalising standards Read More
K’taka to open 900 liquor shops in Karnataka
The Karnataka government has revived its plan to open 900 liquor shops across the state, including 30 in Bangalore city, after a huge dip in excise revenue collection following the SC ban on liquor vends near highways. These outlets will Read More
Need to promote wine tourism in India
World over, wine tourism is experiencing a real revolution, with the arrival of more and more demanding customers. With visitors now coming from around the globe, high-end and personalized requests are a pouring in for wine-soaked, leisure –filled trips. Be Read More
Mansion House brandy on the verge of being acquired
Media reports suggest that Edelweiss Asset Reconstruction Company (ARC) has started accumulating the distressed debt of Mansion House brandy maker Tilaknagar Industries. This move raises the chances of potential acquirers like liquor baron Kishore Chhabria. Edelweiss ARC has bought more Read More
Johnnie Walker scotch bottles disappear from Punjab govt testing lab!
Punjab chief minister Capt Amarinder Singh ordered an inquiry into the alleged disappearance of 98 bottles of Johnnie Walker scotch from the Punjab State Drug Food and Chemical Testing Laboratory, Kharar. Taking cognizance of reports published in a section of Read More
Goa may lose Rs 7 crore along highways
The ban on sale of liquor along the highways is likely to cause a revenue loss of Rs 7 crore to the Goa government, the Assembly was informed. Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar, in a written reply tabled in the House, Read More
Sipsmith’s strawberries & cream gin liqueur
London distillery Sipsmith has rolled out a strawberry and cream flavoured gin liqueur in a limited run of 500 bottles, right after the liquid debuted in the distillery members club. After a “resounding feedback” from The Sipsmith Sipping Society, which Read More
Beefeater launches Limited Edition bottle
Beefeater has launched a striking new Limited Edition bottle for its London Dry Gin that takes an artistic twist on the iconic British emblem, the Union Jack. The new bottle has launched as a limited edition across airports, cruises and Read More
Absolut mixes it up in Australian & NZ duty free
Absolut Lime launched in key airports across Australia and New Zealand, building on the great success it has enjoyed so far by launching in other global markets including EMEA and Americas. The newest flavour in Absolut’s citrus range will be Read More