The 49-year-old Silent Distillery expression by Midleton Very Rare is the fifth release in their Silent Distillery Collection. Distilled by Max Crockett in 1973, it stands as the oldest whiskey ever crafted at Midleton. Originating two years prior to the closure of the Old Midleton Distillery, this single pot still whiskey was the product of maturation in ex-Bourbon barrels before being married for six months in cask number 52969, previously used for Bourbon aging. With an ABV of 52.4 percent and a hefty price tag of US$55,000, this exquisite whiskey will grace shelves in Ireland, Northern Ire ..read more

For the first time since Telangana came into being in 2014, there has been a reduction in monthly excise income growth in the state, which can be attributed to the southern state’s ongoing liquor industry crisis. The cumulative growth of liquor income of Telangana was only 3 percent in the 2023-24 financial year as compared to 19 percent cumulative growth of liquor income of the state, in the 2022-23 financial year. Many middle and small alcobev players operating in the state have initiated reducing staff strength. There are also pockets of discontentment among many alcobev players operat ..read more

The Macallan has announced the prestigious The Macallan M 2023 in India from its M Collection, which is a meticulously crafted, age statement whisky that embodies the legacy of craftsmanship and distinctive brand character, reflecting The Macallan’s unique and exceptional spirit. This launch represents The Macallan’s steadfast dedication to excellence, celebrating each of the brand’s six pillars – natural colour, mastery, curiously small spirit stills, The Estate, exceptional oak casks, and sherry seasoning. Only 10 handpicked bottles of The Macallan M 2023 have been allocated for the Indian m ..read more

The Election Commission of India has informed that ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, cash, liquor, drugs, and freebies worth over Rs. 4 crore were seized in Jammu and Kashmir by the authorities, According to the data provided by EC, cash worth Rs 1.2 crores, liquor worth Rs 63 lakh, drugs worth Rs 2.35 crore, precious metals worth Rs 25,800 crore, and freebies and other items worth Rs 5.59 lakh were seized in Jammu and Kashmir ahead of the elections on the anvil. The poll body is on track for the highest-ever seizures of inducements recorded in the history of Lok Sabha elections in India, with ..read more

AMRPL (April Moon Retail Pvt. Ltd), a domestic travel retail company known for its curated selection of premium liquor and exclusive travel products, has announced the grand opening of its concept store ‘Bon Voyage’ at the newly inaugurated Terminal 3 at Chaudhary Charan Singh (CCS) International Airport in Lucknow, at its both arrival and departure sections. The airport in Lucknow is capable of handling more than 4000 passengers during peak hours. With its other recent successful openings at Kempegowda International Airport, Bangalore, and at Sardar Vallabhbhai International Airport in Ahmeda ..read more

Godawan 100, a Collector’s-Edition artisanal single malt crafted by Diageo India, has been crowned the ‘Single Malt Whisky of the Year’ at the prestigious 2024 London Spirits Competition. This leading international spirits’ competition evaluates spirits based on quality, value and packaging, with assessments made by discerning trade buyers. With 96 points, Godawan 100 topped the score charts in the single malt whisky category from across the world, at this  competition.  Filip Stribrny, Judge, London Spirits Competition, explained why Godawan 100 stood apart at the competition.  ..read more

Som Distilleries & Breweries Ltd. has appointed Anand Agrawal as its new Chief Marketing Officer. He has over two decades of experience in brand management, trade marketing, operations, and business development. Anand brings a wealth of expertise and a proven track record of transformative leadership to Som Distilleries & Breweries Ltd. His strategic foresight is expected to be instrumental in steering the company’s entry and expansion within premium segments of the beverage industry. Anand’s career includes significant tenures at Hindustan Unilever Ltd, United Spirits Ltd (Diageo), an ..read more

Radico Khaitan has announced the launch of The Kohinoor Reserve Indian Dark Rum at the International Association of Airport and Duty Free Stores (IAADFS) Summit of the Americas in Florida, USA, which is being held from 14th-17th April 2024. The Kohinoor Reserve Indian Dark Rum involves crafting through small-batch distillation and usage of fresh cane juice derived during the North Indian winter. The liquid is the product of maturation in American Oak Barrels previously used for maturing of Indian single malt, followed by further maturation in Cognac XO and Vermouth casks. Commenting on the lau ..read more

The House of Suntory has released two travel retail-exclusive Japanese whiskies: Yamazaki Peated Malt Spanish Oak and Hakushu Peated Malt Spanish Oak. The two expressions are from the 2024 Kogei Collection, and aim to showcase the fusion of peated malt and Spanish oak. The word ‘kogei’ can be translated as ‘traditional Japanese craftsmanship’. Yamazaki Peated Malt Spanish Oak offers creamy notes of dark mocha, raisins and almonds. On the palate, the whisky provides a ‘deep smooth smokiness, enhanced with rich, roasted cacao’. The long finish leads to bittersweet caramelised baking spices. The ..read more

Delhi’s Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s petition against his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) will come up before the Supreme Court today. He was arrested on 21st March in a PMLA case linked to Delhi’s now-scrapped liquor policy. Recently, the Delhi High Court denied relief to Kejriwal stating that the central probe agency had submitted material to suggest that he had allegedly conspired to formulate the policy and was involved in demanding kickbacks of Rs.100 crore. The day after the verdict, the AAP leader approached the Supreme Court for relief. However, he could not get an urgen ..read more