Indian liquor maker Globus Spirits Ltd has launched a new premium product — TERAI India Craft Vodka, claimed to be the world’s first vodka filtered through amethyst crystals. The vodka is handmade at the company’s TERAI distillery in Behror, Rajasthan, using locally grown rice and carefully designed production techniques. What makes it stand out is…
India’s whisky industry is on the rise, with homegrown brands like Kadamba single malt gaining international recognition and medals. Despite challenges like U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to double tariffs on Indian imports, experts believe India’s whisky story is strong enough to grow globally while also strengthening the domestic economy. Whisky Growth Supporting Farmers Single…
Monika Alcobev Limited, India’s only listed premium wine and spirits importer, has introduced Licor 43—Spain’s best-selling liqueur—from the Zamora Company into the Indian market. Popular in over 80 countries, this is the brand’s first step into India’s fast-growing premium alcohol space. Kunal Patel, Managing Director of Monika Alcobev, said the launch marks an important milestone….
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has announced that the state government will soon introduce holograms on liquor bottles to fight the growing problem of illegal alcohol trade. These holograms will help officials scan and verify details about the liquor, ensuring it is genuine and legally produced. The announcement comes after a major incident last month,…
The International Spirits and Wines Association of India (ISWAI) has raised serious concerns over Maharashtra’s latest liquor policy changes. The state government has introduced a new liquor category called Maharashtra-Made Liquor (MML) and significantly increased taxes on Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL). ISWAI fears that these changes may backfire, leading to a surge in illicit…
Panaji, July 12 – The Bombay High Court at Goa has ruled against the Goa Excise Department for seizing a consignment of foreign liquor that had already cleared customs in Gurugram. The court stated that the Goa Excise Duty Act does not apply in this case, and ordered that the seized liquor be returned to…
Lucknow, July 9, 2025 – The International Spirits & Wines Association of India (ISWAI) officially launched its inaugural report on the alcoholic beverage sector in Uttar Pradesh during the state’s first-ever Excise Investors’ Summit held at Indira Gandhi Pratishthan, Lucknow. The launch, presided over by UP Excise Minister Nitin Agarwal and Excise Commissioner Dr Adarsh Singh, showcased…
Desi Daru, the award-winning vodka brand inspired by India and made in Britain, has launched a heartfelt campaign called ‘One Sip, One Day’ in partnership with charity: water, a global nonprofit that helps bring clean drinking water to communities in need. With this initiative, every 25ml sip of Desi Daru Vodka will provide one person…
The Delhi government is still working on its new excise (liquor) policy, and until it’s ready, only government-run liquor shops will be allowed to operate in the city. The current policy is set to expire on June 30, but officials say it will likely be extended for a few more months. A high-level committee is…
World Gin Day, celebrated on the second Saturday of June, is the perfect reason to explore the exciting world of Indian craft gin. Over the past few years, India has quietly built a strong presence in the global gin scene—thanks to homegrown brands blending traditional distilling methods with local flavors and botanicals like tulsi, turmeric,…