Tete-a-Tete

Coming up next: Whyte & Mackay’s ‘Cask Curations’

    Coming up next: Whyte & Mackay’s ‘Cask Curations’

      How does Whyte & Mackay distinguish itself in the highly competitive world of whi... Read More
      Hop-ping on to the India beer bandwagon

        Hop-ping on to the India beer bandwagon

          Could you introduce your company and yourself? Founded in 1865, Charles Faram is a le... Read More
          ‘Living the life’ with Loca Loka

            ‘Living the life’ with Loca Loka

              At first glance, any attempt to carve a new niche in the burgeoning US Tequila market... Read More
              Jonas Vittur on Indian bartending

                Jonas Vittur on Indian bartending

                  How do you see the bar scene in India vis-a-vis countries where you’ve served b... Read More
                  Restaurateur Nonpareil

                    Restaurateur Nonpareil

                      Could you give me a quick glimpse into who A.D. Singh is? And your brands? You know t... Read More
                      ‘Waiting for explosion of single malts’

                        ‘Waiting for explosion of single malts’

                          The one thing you’d like to change about the Indian market… That the Ind... Read More
                          An ‘Ally’ in the Indian gin market

                            An ‘Ally’ in the Indian gin market

                              Hendrick’s gin is an established brand. What exactly is new this year? Gin as a... Read More
                              Indian consumer is coming of age

                                Indian consumer is coming of age

                                  One thing you’d like to change about the Indian market? As a staunch believer i... Read More
                                  Mike Southgate: ‘Mackay’ing new inroads into India

                                    Mike Southgate: ‘Mackay’ing new inroads into India

                                      W&M, the 5th-largest single malt whisky producer globally, currently offers The D... Read More
                                      Consumers deserve the best: Sachin Mehta

                                        Consumers deserve the best: Sachin Mehta

                                          What’s the one thing you’d like to change about the Indian market? I woul... Read More
                                          Portuguese Rosé that captured world’s indulgence

                                            Portuguese Rosé that captured world’s indulgence

                                              A bold new concept for Portugal in 1942 was the launch of one of the world’s mo... Read More
                                              Going ‘green’: make localisation, alternatives work

                                                Going ‘green’: make localisation, alternatives work

                                                  As a champion of sustainability in the bar world, how do you define the philosophy be... Read More
                                                  Distell leading the Scottish charge

                                                    Distell leading the Scottish charge

                                                        Distell International as a brand is relatively unknown in the Indian market. C... Read More
                                                      In India, Scotch is epitome of whiskies: Bacardi’s Vijay Dev

                                                        In India, Scotch is epitome of whiskies: Bacardi’s Vijay Dev

                                                          Consumers nowadays have demonstrated a growing affinity for experimenting with more o... Read More
                                                          Crafting water, air, barley for Glenfiddich

                                                            Crafting water, air, barley for Glenfiddich

                                                              What can you tell us about the William Grant story? Our story is not complete without... Read More
                                                              Focus on craft of making, serving

                                                                Focus on craft of making, serving

                                                                  What’s the one thing you’d like to change about the Indian market? Make i... Read More
                                                                  Italian icons will tickle Indian palates

                                                                    Italian icons will tickle Indian palates

                                                                      Gruppo Montenegro, a leading Italian spirits and food manufacturer, is extending its... Read More
                                                                      ‘Innovation in beer is heady’

                                                                        ‘Innovation in beer is heady’

                                                                          What brings you to Bengaluru? I’m here to study the evolving ecosystem of craft... Read More
                                                                          ‘Sparkling, rose are the next big things!’

                                                                            ‘Sparkling, rose are the next big things!’

                                                                              What’s the one thing you’d like to change about the Indian (wine) market?... Read More
                                                                              Hopping with Bira91’s Harshvardhan Jadhav

                                                                                Hopping with Bira91’s Harshvardhan Jadhav

                                                                                  Bira91 recently curated its first taproom pop-up in North India as part of the &lsquo... Read More
                                                                                  Embrace home brands

                                                                                    Embrace home brands

                                                                                      What’s the one thing you’d like to change about the Indian market? Our fi... Read More
                                                                                      Bartenders can concoct well-crafted stories

                                                                                        Bartenders can concoct well-crafted stories

                                                                                          Favourite drink memory: When I was younger, I loved (still love, actually) Tequila. O... Read More
                                                                                          ‘Time for GST on alcohol-based beverages’

                                                                                            ‘Time for GST on alcohol-based beverages’

                                                                                              What’s the one thing you’d like to change about the Indian market? A sing... Read More
                                                                                              ‘No compromise on bottle security’

                                                                                                ‘No compromise on bottle security’

                                                                                                  What is the importance of high-security closures for the alcobev industry? There is a... Read More
                                                                                                  Mahesh Patil, Diageo Master Blender, on Epitome Reserve

                                                                                                    Mahesh Patil, Diageo Master Blender, on Epitome Reserve

                                                                                                      Could you tell us about the rice varietal and its contribution to the profile of the... Read More
                                                                                                      ‘Premiumisation’ next big thing for India

                                                                                                        ‘Premiumisation’ next big thing for India

                                                                                                          What is the one thing you would like to change about the Indian alcobev market? We wo... Read More
                                                                                                          Here’s to a cocktail to your liking!

                                                                                                            Here’s to a cocktail to your liking!

                                                                                                              Favourite drink: Whiskey Sour. Favourite bar: The Bar at the Quorum Club in Gurugram,... Read More
                                                                                                              Rocking with premium, kicking up a storm

                                                                                                                Rocking with premium, kicking up a storm

                                                                                                                  Set up a decade ago, Rock & Storm Distilleries began operations with its first ma... Read More
                                                                                                                  Build business for growth, not valuation

                                                                                                                    Build business for growth, not valuation

                                                                                                                      What is the one thing you would like to change about the Indian alcobev market? For s... Read More
                                                                                                                      From strong, to craft, to draught

                                                                                                                        From strong, to craft, to draught

                                                                                                                          Founded in 2018 by ‘beerpreneur’ Rohan Khare, Bad Monkey strong beer (8%... Read More
                                                                                                                          India entering ‘golden decade’: Ankur Jain

                                                                                                                            India entering ‘golden decade’: Ankur Jain

                                                                                                                              One thing you’d like to change about the Indian market… Sceptics! We are... Read More
                                                                                                                              ‘The Macallan has an obsession with quality’

                                                                                                                                ‘The Macallan has an obsession with quality’

                                                                                                                                  Jodie Moir is The Macallan Regional Brand Ambassador for Edrington, Middle East and A... Read More
                                                                                                                                  Spirituality begins with ‘spirit’

                                                                                                                                    Spirituality begins with ‘spirit’

                                                                                                                                      The one thing you’d like to change about the Indian market? India is indeed an... Read More
                                                                                                                                      Armagnac: A French craft spirit

                                                                                                                                        Armagnac: A French craft spirit

                                                                                                                                          Florence, could you first define for us what is Armagnac? Armagnac is in the same cat... Read More
                                                                                                                                          Kilchoman Distillery founder on the roots of whisky

                                                                                                                                            Kilchoman Distillery founder on the roots of whisky

                                                                                                                                              What expressions do you offer as part of the Kilchoman range? We offer the Machir Bay... Read More
                                                                                                                                              Indian winemaker launches French label

                                                                                                                                                Indian winemaker launches French label

                                                                                                                                                  From a French language specialist, to manager and trainer for a chocolatier, to owner... Read More
                                                                                                                                                  Drinking is my favourite game

                                                                                                                                                    Drinking is my favourite game

                                                                                                                                                      Favourite drink memory… Sipping a Bloody Mary by Aman Dua at Farzi Café... Read More
                                                                                                                                                      Diversity makes everything stronger, happier

                                                                                                                                                        Diversity makes everything stronger, happier

                                                                                                                                                          What is your favourite drink memory? That would be my first time in the Douro Valley... Read More
                                                                                                                                                          Access to craft will be phenomenal

                                                                                                                                                            Access to craft will be phenomenal

                                                                                                                                                              One thing you’d like to change about the Indian market… To include alcoh... Read More
                                                                                                                                                              Stephen Martin, Global Brand Ambassador, Whyte & Mackay

                                                                                                                                                                Stephen Martin, Global Brand Ambassador, Whyte & Mackay

                                                                                                                                                                  Story-telling connects a brand with people more than any commercial figures or market... Read More
                                                                                                                                                                  Highland distillery helps Indian whiskies go premium

                                                                                                                                                                    Highland distillery helps Indian whiskies go premium

                                                                                                                                                                      So far as whisky goes, the Indian consumer is king! The top-selling market for the am... Read More
                                                                                                                                                                      Are you game for whisky shots?

                                                                                                                                                                        Are you game for whisky shots?

                                                                                                                                                                          Favourite drink memory: Drinking Mezcal in Mexico. Favourite Bar: The Aviary, New Yor... Read More
                                                                                                                                                                          Not all Japanese whiskies are that: Shinji Sukoyo

                                                                                                                                                                            Not all Japanese whiskies are that: Shinji Sukoyo

                                                                                                                                                                              Fukuyo San, currently there is no definition for Japanese whisky. Is that correct? We... Read More
                                                                                                                                                                              Spanish winery takes wings in India

                                                                                                                                                                                Spanish winery takes wings in India

                                                                                                                                                                                  Just how deceptive appearances can be! When I met Pedro at a restaurant in Bengaluru... Read More
                                                                                                                                                                                  How Stone Brewing crafted its ‘froth-print’

                                                                                                                                                                                    How Stone Brewing crafted its ‘froth-print’

                                                                                                                                                                                      Tell us about your craft beer journey? In the early 1990s, I was a professional music... Read More
                                                                                                                                                                                      Home-grown brands are ‘in’ thing

                                                                                                                                                                                        Home-grown brands are ‘in’ thing

                                                                                                                                                                                          The one thing you’d like to change about the Indian market… Nothing. We... Read More
                                                                                                                                                                                          Purrfect sunsets in the Carribean

                                                                                                                                                                                            Purrfect sunsets in the Carribean

                                                                                                                                                                                              Favourite drink memory: Sipping a Pina Colada, watching the perfect sunset in Barbado... Read More
                                                                                                                                                                                              Singleton makes the world go round

                                                                                                                                                                                                Singleton makes the world go round

                                                                                                                                                                                                  The range of Singleton of Glendullan 12, 15 & 18 YO from Speyside, the malt whisk... Read More
                                                                                                                                                                                                  ‘To make a million, start with 10 million’

                                                                                                                                                                                                    ‘To make a million, start with 10 million’

                                                                                                                                                                                                      How challenging is it for you to juggle between the roles of Director of Reveilo Wine... Read More
                                                                                                                                                                                                      VINTAGES, AGE-STATEMENT RELEASES ARE BALBLAIR’S DNA

                                                                                                                                                                                                        VINTAGES, AGE-STATEMENT RELEASES ARE BALBLAIR’S DNA

                                                                                                                                                                                                          What brings you to India, Mark? I am here to host and attend a series of events and s... Read More
                                                                                                                                                                                                          A strong case for Greek wine

                                                                                                                                                                                                            A strong case for Greek wine

                                                                                                                                                                                                              What would be a typical drinking experience that a visitor to Greece could enjoy? Gre... Read More
                                                                                                                                                                                                              A recent Convert

                                                                                                                                                                                                                A recent Convert

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Professional turned entrepreneur, Rahul Singh is the Founder and CEO of The Beer Caf&... Read More
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  To make great whisky you need great people

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    To make great whisky you need great people

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Does a brand ambassador have a responsibility for sales? I’ve been with Glenfid... Read More
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Jacob’s Creek: Top wines from Down Under

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Jacob’s Creek: Top wines from Down Under

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          When and where did you get to taste your first vintage? My first vintage was in 2003... Read More
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Remy Martin cognacs are ‘Water of Life’

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Remy Martin cognacs are ‘Water of Life’

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              How do you differentiate Rémy Martin from other cognac brands? In the region o... Read More
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Tito’s Vodka is driving artisanal trend

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Tito’s Vodka is driving artisanal trend

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Tito’s Handmade Vodka?from Austin, Texas is gluten-free and distils its corn ma... Read More

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