Tete-a-Tete

‘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