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McDowell’s X Series goes premium

McDowell’s X Series goes premium

McDowell’s & Co., a 125-year-old beverage alcohol powerhouse, has reinvente... Read More
Delhi’s INJA is Bar Wars champion

Delhi’s INJA is Bar Wars champion

Bar Wars, India’s only bar competition that puts the spotlight on the unsung he... Read More
New, clean-label tonics hit the shelves

New, clean-label tonics hit the shelves

Mossant Fermentary, the innovative Bengaluru-based beverage brand, has made a signifi... Read More
Good Drop Wine Cellars sparkles with Frizzano

Good Drop Wine Cellars sparkles with Frizzano

Good Drop Wine Cellars, India’s specialist sparkling wine producer, recently in... Read More
Happy High organises Bartender Challenge

Happy High organises Bartender Challenge

Happy High, Mumbai’s premium bartending institute, hosted its maiden Young Bart... Read More
Hemanshu Badola wins Monin Cup

Hemanshu Badola wins Monin Cup

Monin, the leading syrup brand in India and a trusted partner for hospitality profess... Read More
‘Pistola Duels’ sees winners from India, Singapore, Thailand

‘Pistola Duels’ sees winners from India, Singapore, Thailand

Maya Pistola Agavepura (Pistola), Asia’s first premium 100% aged agave spirit,... Read More
Zer0 Fake? Pandan Club masters it with ‘First Copys’

Zer0 Fake? Pandan Club masters it with ‘First Copys’

Zero is not always a 0. And there is nothing fake here. So, what is it? It’s an... Read More
10th anniversary: Chandon Vintage 2015 out

10th anniversary: Chandon Vintage 2015 out

Chandon India is celebrating 10 years of pioneering the luxury sparkling wine categor... Read More
Mahura heritage goes super-premium

Mahura heritage goes super-premium

Dahanu-based South Seas Distilleries, one of the oldest malt whiskey distilleries in... Read More
Johnnie Walker reveals Blue Label Ice Chalet

Johnnie Walker reveals Blue Label Ice Chalet

Diageo-owned blended whisky Johnnie Walker has entered the après ski occasion... Read More
Three Bros launches 55°North whiskey

Three Bros launches 55°North whiskey

Three Brothers Distillery, renowned for its award-winning dedication to craftsmanship... Read More
Kimaya Himalayan unveils ‘BeeYoung Beyond’

Kimaya Himalayan unveils ‘BeeYoung Beyond’

In a move to redefine the craft beer landscape in India, BeeYoung has introduced its... Read More
Bapuna’s Chambal ‘Daku’ is on the prowl

Bapuna’s Chambal ‘Daku’ is on the prowl

Gwalior-based Bapuna Alcobrew, maker of Chambal Gin, has stepped into the rum market... Read More
India’s first vermouth out in Goa

India’s first vermouth out in Goa

Goa-based Naveen Distillery has launched Davana Vermouth Indica, India’s first... Read More
JDL bottles Ego single cask single malt

JDL bottles Ego single cask single malt

Paul John Single Malt, a pioneer in creating fine Indian single malt whiskies, and Si... Read More
Fullarton adds gin, premium whiskey

Fullarton adds gin, premium whiskey

Goa-based Fullarton Distilleries, maker of Woodburns whiskey, Pumori gin and Segredo... Read More
Huli is India’s 1st jaggery rum

Huli is India’s 1st jaggery rum

Huli Spirits Pvt. Ltd., a Mysuru-based primary distillery, recently released its Huli... Read More
Limoncello: now made in India!

Limoncello: now made in India!

Chennai-based Mixology Studio has joined hands with Nuvola Spirits from Delhi to anno... Read More
Tilaknagar adds whiskey to MH staple

Tilaknagar adds whiskey to MH staple

Tilaknagar Industries, a leading IMFL manufacturers, has unveiled Mansion House Gold... Read More
Tequila liqueurs tempt Indian palates

Tequila liqueurs tempt Indian palates

UK-based disruptor brand, G&I Spirit Group, has introduced its award-winning... Read More
Octa Green puts out 2 premium whiskies

Octa Green puts out 2 premium whiskies

Octaga Green, a Kolhapur-based distillery of the B.B. Paul Group, has launched two pr... Read More
Russian Standard vodka now in India

Russian Standard vodka now in India

Allied Blenders and Distillers Ltd. and Roust Corporation, one of the largest vodka p... Read More
Oasis introduces Sir-e-Taj whiskey

Oasis introduces Sir-e-Taj whiskey

Following up on the success of its brand, All Seasons whiskey, the Oasis Group recent... Read More
Triveni Brands goes super-premium with whiskies

Triveni Brands goes super-premium with whiskies

Noida-based Triveni Brands, the FMCG division of Triveni Engineering and Industries L... Read More
Som adds some ‘twists’ to its beers

Som adds some ‘twists’ to its beers

Som Distilleries and Breweries has revolutionised the Indian beer market with the int... Read More
Barsys comes to India with AI cocktail-making

Barsys comes to India with AI cocktail-making

Barsys, a leading brand in cocktail-making technology, officially launched in India r... Read More
Cacao clubs with wine for a superlative experience

Cacao clubs with wine for a superlative experience

Chef Prateek Bakhtiani and sommelier Gargi Kothari presented an exclusive celebration... Read More
ITC Grand celebrates ‘Chola-tails’ in Chennai

ITC Grand celebrates ‘Chola-tails’ in Chennai

The Happy High, a Mumbai-based beverage consultancy, recently curated Cholatails, a b... Read More
This craft beer-in-a-can is Effin Good

This craft beer-in-a-can is Effin Good

Who doesn’t like craft brews? When Manu Gulati saw an increase in demand for ex... Read More
‘Desi’ expressions, sophisticated styles at Idylll bar

‘Desi’ expressions, sophisticated styles at Idylll bar

A popular Hindustani (language) saying goes: The taste of water and the dialect of it... Read More
Pistola bags debut SoCraft artisanal award

Pistola bags debut SoCraft artisanal award

There’s always a first time for everything, like a first-ever craft spirit awar... Read More
New Sorano menu goes Italy-trotting

New Sorano menu goes Italy-trotting

Sorano, the authentic Italian dining experience and intimate cocktail bar in Kolkata,... Read More
Glenmorangie releases rare Azuma Makoto 23-YO in Delhi

Glenmorangie releases rare Azuma Makoto 23-YO in Delhi

Glenmorangie Highland single malt Scotch whisky has unveiled an extraordinarily rare,... Read More
French aperitif Lillet now in India

French aperitif Lillet now in India

Pernod Ricard India recently launched Lillet, a wine-based French aperitif, that has... Read More
Macallan, McCartney sisters celebrate Scotland

Macallan, McCartney sisters celebrate Scotland

The Macallan has announced a collaboration with the famous McCartney sisters –... Read More
Big Banyan has Picker’s Hand ready to pour

Big Banyan has Picker’s Hand ready to pour

Big Banyan Wines recently launched its new cellar door wine collection, Picker’... Read More
Yakima releases high-oil hop extract

Yakima releases high-oil hop extract

Yakima Chief Hops, a grower-owned global hop supplier, recently launched HyperBoost.... Read More
Polish vodka Zyto makes India debut

Polish vodka Zyto makes India debut

Zyto, a new premium vodka meticulously crafted in the heart of Poland, has arrived in... Read More
B&S Sept. show focus on technovation

B&S Sept. show focus on technovation

The highly awaited 5th edition of the Brews&Spirits Expo is all set to take place... Read More
Temptations @one8 Commune

Temptations @one8 Commune

One8 Commune recently opened its latest venture, Temptations, an exclusive cocktail r... Read More
Ardbeg Spectacular checks in at Mumbai duty-free

Ardbeg Spectacular checks in at Mumbai duty-free

The Ardbeg Spectacular, the ultimate Islay malt whisky from the house of LVMH, raised... Read More
Don Julio helps spread Mexican culture

Don Julio helps spread Mexican culture

Don Julio, the globally renowned Tequila brand, recently celebrated the rich culture... Read More
Ironhill founder launches Tequila in US

Ironhill founder launches Tequila in US

The gifted and well-known trio of Indian actor Rana Daggubati, musician-composer Anir... Read More
Idaaya Himalayan rum takes duty-free route

Idaaya Himalayan rum takes duty-free route

Amidst the growing renaissance of rum, J&K-based Those Good Distillers has introd... Read More
Mansion House adds green apple flavour

Mansion House adds green apple flavour

Tilaknagar Industries Ltd, a leading IMFL manufacturer, has released an innovation un... Read More
Ginglani launches Woodsmen Mountain whiskey

Ginglani launches Woodsmen Mountain whiskey

Ginglani Distillers has introduced what it calls “India’s first Himalayan... Read More
JDL delights Bengaluru with GTR release

JDL delights Bengaluru with GTR release

John Distilleries, in an exclusive partnership with Avolta Duty Free, recently unveil... Read More
O Pedro unfurls Rocky’s feathers

O Pedro unfurls Rocky’s feathers

O Pedro, the Goa-theme getaway known for its fabulous cocktails, has the happiness di... Read More
McDowells’ debuts single malt whiskey

McDowells’ debuts single malt whiskey

McDowell’s & Co., among the country’s oldest beverage alcohol manufac... Read More
Maya Pistola Anejo arrives

Maya Pistola Anejo arrives

Maya Pistola Agavepura, Asia’s first premium 100% agave spirit, recently announ... Read More
Ashanti: global flavours in spiced rum

Ashanti: global flavours in spiced rum

Launched at the Vinexpo Paris in 2020, Ashanti is a premium Spanish spiced rum, the r... Read More
Playful tribute to Himalayan Langur

Playful tribute to Himalayan Langur

Himmaleh Spirits (maker of ‘Kumaon & I’ gin) has announced the launch... Read More
Hendrick’s launches Flora Adora

Hendrick’s launches Flora Adora

Renowned for its exquisite flavours and premium-quality gin, Hendrick’s is set... Read More
Yauatcha brings private wine label to Bengaluru

Yauatcha brings private wine label to Bengaluru

Known for its exquisite Cantonese cuisine through constant innovation and the delicat... Read More
Ukraine’s Nemiroff set to charm India.

Ukraine’s Nemiroff set to charm India.

Award-winning Ukrainian brand Nemiroff has launched its vodkas in India through a par... Read More
Saffron from Kashmir’s Pampore

Saffron from Kashmir’s Pampore

Rockland Distilleries from Bari Brahmana, J&K, has launched the Union Territory&r... Read More
Infusing cocktails with Poetry

Infusing cocktails with Poetry

Poetry Cocktail LLP has launched its expertly crafted cocktail mixers in Bengaluru wi... Read More
Radico honours Kargil heroes with new whiskey

Radico honours Kargil heroes with new whiskey

Radico Khaitan, one of the largest liquor companies in India, recently introduced the... Read More
Salud crafts mead-based RTD beverage

Salud crafts mead-based RTD beverage

Salud, a Bengaluru-based urban lifestyle brand, recently launched its new range of re... Read More
Sula cans its wines for convenience

Sula cans its wines for convenience

Sula Vineyards, India’s leading winemaker, is now offering its beloved Chenin B... Read More
UB unlocks ‘Queen of Good Times’

UB unlocks ‘Queen of Good Times’

United Breweries recently launched Queenfisher lager beer, ‘The Queen of Good T... Read More
Jimmy’s plays magic with Martinis

Jimmy’s plays magic with Martinis

Jimmy’s cocktail mixer brand is ready to sparkle with a new range of classy, sa... Read More
Jin Jiji makes landfall in India

Jin Jiji makes landfall in India

Peak Spirits has announced the launch of Jin JiJi, an exquisite dry gin with botanica... Read More
Footloose in Uttarakhand’s artisanal distillery

Footloose in Uttarakhand’s artisanal distillery

Nestled amidst the Himalayan foothills of the Kumaon region in Uttarakhand, the Himma... Read More
Creating gastronomic masterpieces at Avaratana

Creating gastronomic masterpieces at Avaratana

In a landmark collaboration that married the artistry of The Macallan, the world&rsqu... Read More
Winter whispers in smoke-infused cocktails

Winter whispers in smoke-infused cocktails

Novotel Mumbai Juhu Beach’s beloved beachfront lounge, Gadda Da Vida, unveiled... Read More
Cerana Meads opens taproom in Nashik

Cerana Meads opens taproom in Nashik

Cerana Meads, one of the country’s leading mead brands, has launched its taproo... Read More
Kolkata adds Mexican culinary destination

Kolkata adds Mexican culinary destination

Manifest Hospitality recently threw open its newest culinary project, Mehico. Located... Read More
Longitude 77° raises toast to Pernod Ricard

Longitude 77° raises toast to Pernod Ricard

Pernod Ricard India has forayed into the Indian single malt category with the launch... Read More
Ardbeg is in ‘The Pursuit of Smoke’

Ardbeg is in ‘The Pursuit of Smoke’

Ardbeg, the renowned Islay single malt Scotch whisky from the house of Moët Henn... Read More
From Mexico with love: Don Julio’s here!

From Mexico with love: Don Julio’s here!

Diageo, the world’s leading alcobev company, has brought the iconic Don Julio T... Read More
Crazy Cock jumps on single malt bandwagon

Crazy Cock jumps on single malt bandwagon

South Seas Distilleries and Breweries, a legacy alcobev company, recently launched &l... Read More
Camikara 3-YO combines oak, cane juice

Camikara 3-YO combines oak, cane juice

Carrying forward the reputation of its award-winning 12-YO variant, Piccadily Distill... Read More
Macallan launches ‘Night on Earth’

Macallan launches ‘Night on Earth’

The Macallan’s ‘A Night on Earth - The Journey’, is a unique expres... Read More
MacRoys’ 21 years of sheer craftsmanship

MacRoys’ 21 years of sheer craftsmanship

MacRoys 21-YO blended Scotch whisky is a product that embodies the expertise and trad... Read More
Goan white rum with coconut liqueur

Goan white rum with coconut liqueur

Goa-based Tonia Group has kick-started the party spirit, adding fun and merriment to... Read More
Medusa Air hits Delhi market

Medusa Air hits Delhi market

Medusa Beverages has announced the launch of its latest variant of beer, Medusa Air.... Read More
Mansion House Chambers is a premium brandy

Mansion House Chambers is a premium brandy

In line with its premiumisation strategy, Tilaknagar Industries Limited, a leading In... Read More
Moonshine’s Xmas mead is back!

Moonshine’s Xmas mead is back!

Pune-based Moonshine Meadery, India’s first meadery, has re-introduced its fest... Read More
RTD Rascal’s not what you think!

RTD Rascal’s not what you think!

Rascal is a first-of-its-kind ready-to-drink libation that marries the art of well-cr... Read More
Spaceman launches S?tär? rums

Spaceman launches S?tär? rums

Spaceman Spirits Lab, the maker of premium Indian craft gin Sams?ra, has forayed into... Read More
Stranger launches Sherry Cask-Aged Gin

Stranger launches Sherry Cask-Aged Gin

Taking the spirit of India the world over with its exceptional liquid and design, Str... Read More
RTD shots, Swigger, launched in Goa

RTD shots, Swigger, launched in Goa

Indian alco-bev start-up, Incredible Spirits, has launched its premium spirits-based... Read More
Tequila Rose liqueur mesmerises Mumbai

Tequila Rose liqueur mesmerises Mumbai

Anggel’s Share, a prominent importer specialising in exquisite wines and spirit... Read More
Suntory makes ‘first pour’ on 100th anniversary

Suntory makes ‘first pour’ on 100th anniversary

The House of Suntory, the founding house of Japanese whiskey, celebrates its 100th an... Read More
AB InBev uncovers sharpest minds in ‘100+ challenge’

AB InBev uncovers sharpest minds in ‘100+ challenge’

AB InBev India recently marked a significant milestone with the culmination of its in... Read More
BLR Brewing Co. releases a hazelnut coffee beer

BLR Brewing Co. releases a hazelnut coffee beer

BLR Brewing Co., a micro-brewery in Bengaluru known for its exceptional brews, and Bo... Read More
Argo, Copitas blend creativity with flavour

Argo, Copitas blend creativity with flavour

Argo and Copitas bars, ranked No. 8 and No. 38 respectively in Asia’s 50 Best B... Read More
Doja makes waves in Mumbai’s iconic bars

Doja makes waves in Mumbai’s iconic bars

Doja, the world’s first Indo-Japanese gin from East Side Distillery in Goa, org... Read More
Dhananjai wins Elit Masters 2023 challenge

Dhananjai wins Elit Masters 2023 challenge

VBev, a leading importer and distributor of premium spirits in India, announced the s... Read More
Geist re-launches in Rajajinagar

Geist re-launches in Rajajinagar

Geist Brewing Co., South India’s first distribution craft brewery, relaunched i... Read More
Thai wines and cheese anyone?

Thai wines and cheese anyone?

That wine and cheese make perfect companions is no secret. What makes the tasting exp... Read More
Delhi toasts wine, beer festival

Delhi toasts wine, beer festival

The Toast Wine & Beer Festival returned to Delhi for its third season recently. O... Read More
Copitas celebrates rising up Asia’s Best Bars list

Copitas celebrates rising up Asia’s Best Bars list

Situated on the 21st floor of Bengaluru’s Four Seasons Hotel, Copitas stands ou... Read More
A toast to Suntory’s centennial

A toast to Suntory’s centennial

The House of Suntory, the founding house of Japanese whiskey, celebrates its 100th an... Read More
North-East gets its first ‘Warehouse’

North-East gets its first ‘Warehouse’

With the opening of The Warehouse in Guwahati, a new era in the alcohol retail busine... Read More
Elevating the tequila experience

Elevating the tequila experience

Bengaluru-based Sanchez restaurant and bar is revolutionising the realm of Mexican cu... Read More
Moonshine earns ‘Braggot’ rights

Moonshine earns ‘Braggot’ rights

Moonshine Meadery, Asia’s first mead brand, collaborated with two breweries &nd... Read More
Bacardí organises Mojito Maestros programme

Bacardí organises Mojito Maestros programme

In an initiative to celebrate the iconic cocktail, the Mojito, and elevate Bacardi&rs... Read More
Hoppy hours at Bira Taproom!

Hoppy hours at Bira Taproom!

On the occasion of India Pale Ale Day in early August, Bira brewed four fresh IPAs us... Read More
Fostering Indo-Japanese love for beer

Fostering Indo-Japanese love for beer

In a delightful fusion of cultures and flavours, the event ‘Maitri’ took... Read More
Geist launches new IPA on Beer Day

Geist launches new IPA on Beer Day

In its effort to share more knowledge about the beer industry in India, Bengaluru-bas... Read More
Paradiso impresses in Bengaluru bar takeover

Paradiso impresses in Bengaluru bar takeover

The lines at Paradiso Bar in Barcelona (Spain) are believed to be so long that guests... Read More
Three Samarolis: magic of single casks

Three Samarolis: magic of single casks

The quest for the best is a basic human instinct: Man often takes pride in having acq... Read More
Dragon Boat festival delights at Yauatcha

Dragon Boat festival delights at Yauatcha

Yauatcha, the renowned Chinese dim sum teahouse in Mumbai, commenced celebrations of... Read More
Bengaluru boy selected ‘Ultimate Bartender’

Bengaluru boy selected ‘Ultimate Bartender’

The sixth season of the Monkey Shoulder Ultimate Bartender Championship reached its t... Read More
Monin sets roots in Bengaluru

Monin sets roots in Bengaluru

Monin, the French premium syrups, liqueurs and fruit purees brand, launched its exclu... Read More
Cognac cocktails on a summer breeze

Cognac cocktails on a summer breeze

What better setting can one think of to celebrate National Cognac Day than the cockta... Read More
Aashie Bhatnagar is India’s World Class contender

Aashie Bhatnagar is India’s World Class contender

Aashie Bhatnagar, ‘Innovation Artist’ at Cobbler and Crew, Pune, has been... Read More
Satiwa hemp gin now has passion fruit

Satiwa hemp gin now has passion fruit

The maker of Satiwa Hemp Craft Gin, which launched in Goa last June, has now added a... Read More
Apna time aa gaya!

Apna time aa gaya!

Vybe Brands, a Pune-based start-up has released an ode to our laidback spirit, Indian... Read More
Chandon India launches festival pack

Chandon India launches festival pack

Chandon India, a pioneer in the premium sparkling wine segment, has partnered with an... Read More
Solicantus drops anchor in India

Solicantus drops anchor in India

Indian wine consultant, educator and businesswoman, Namratha Prashanth’s own wi... Read More
What brews when women collect

What brews when women collect

To celebrate International Women’s Day this year, the Women Brewers Collective... Read More
Catamaran hits bull’s eye with its ‘Beer Bus’

Catamaran hits bull’s eye with its ‘Beer Bus’

Catamaran Brewing Co., a micro-brewery in Puducherry, recently ran a ‘Beer Bus&... Read More
A blonde in South India?

A blonde in South India?

BLR Brewing Co., one of Bengaluru’s popular breweries, recently collaborated wi... Read More
Special brunch date with Cointreau

Special brunch date with Cointreau

Cointreau, the premium, orange-flavoured triple sec liqueur brand from France, recent... Read More
Benji comes calling for Heaven Hill Distillery

Benji comes calling for Heaven Hill Distillery

Heaven Hill Distillery, one of the world’s leading distilleries of Kentucky Bou... Read More
Indo-Oz collaboration brews unique LageRoo

Indo-Oz collaboration brews unique LageRoo

A high-quality international collaboration between qualified and technically competen... Read More
Agave spirits come of age in India

Agave spirits come of age in India

Pistola, India’s first aged 100% agave spirit crafted from Agave Americana that... Read More
Chivas unveils Ultis XX premium blend

Chivas unveils Ultis XX premium blend

Iconic Scotch whisky brand, Chivas Regal, recently launched the Ultis XX, a luxurious... Read More
A stout from ‘kaapi’ and cherries

A stout from ‘kaapi’ and cherries

BLR Brewing Co., a micro-brewery in South Bengaluru, and Project Mishram, a progressi... Read More
Home is… where the bar should be!

Home is… where the bar should be!

Three of the world’s most incredible bars created one-of-a-kind cocktails. Ther... Read More
Johnnie Walker has a new-age whisky

Johnnie Walker has a new-age whisky

Johnnie Walker, the world’s top-selling Scotch, is inviting the new generation... Read More