Whiskey

Ajay Devgn ventures into the world of premium whisky, joining hands with entrepreneur Mokksh Sani to launch his own label. After Sanjay Dutt’s earlier collaboration, this marks the next chapter in Bollywood’s growing bond with the spirits industry.

Raise a toast, scotch lovers! These top whiskey brands will cost less under India-UK FTA

Under the deal, duties on gin and imported whiskey will be slashed to 75 percent.

Influencer dies after chugging two bottles of whiskey for Rs 75,000 bet in Thailand

The 27-year-old was originally a garland seller who found fame online for performing improvised rap songs. He belonged to a poor family and would frequently take on such challenges for money to support his family.

Race for Imperial Blue: Tilaknagar Industries and Inbrew Beverages gear up for final-round swig

With the sale process of Imperial Blue, French liquor major Pernod Ricard can focus on higher-margin, premium brands such as Glenlivet, Chivas Regal, and Jameson

After ‘Made in India’ whiskies taste global success, artisanal spirits are poised to make their mark

Indian whiskies have gained global recognition, and now artisanal spirits are poised to follow suit, driven by consumers seeking authenticity and unique flavours. India's spirits industry is booming, with a focus on local ingredients, innovation, and sustainable practices

Stock your home bar with these drinks for Diwali party 2024

Amrut, GianChand, Kavalan, Yamazaki, and Paul John Oloroso… Paul John recommends brands to stock up your home bar ahead of #Diwali #Party 2024.

Excise officials seize 11.5 kg of whiskey-infused ice cream from Hyderabad

Excise officials seized 11.5 kg of whiskey-infused ice cream from a parlour in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad on September 6. The ice cream, which contained 100ml of whiskey per kilogram, was being sold at exorbitant prices. The raid was conducted by a team led by excise superintendent Pradeep Rao. The team found that Harika Cafe was selling the whiskey-infused ice cream in 23 pieces, weighing 11.5 kg. Watch here for more details

India raises a toast as whiskey exports surge 26% to $78.5 million in first half of 2024

The Netherlands, UAE, Ghana have emerged as top importers of Indian whiskey, while the US has become a major buyer of high-end varieties

Make it large: Indian single malts get connoisseurs to look beyond Scotch, foreign whiskies

Whisky connoisseurs are reaching out for Indian single malts lined up in upscale bar and store shelves along with the priciest and the best as they raise a toast to and with the likes of Amrut, Indri and Rampur.

Belfast & beyond: Whiskey aficionados & Thronies must go on the stunning Antrim coast drive

The Northern Ireland region is the setting for the first couple of seasons of Game of Thrones, it’s home to the oldest whiskey distillery in the world and a spectacular UNESCO World Heritage site.

Classic whisky cocktail recipes: Take your pick from Bonded Boulevardier, Old Fashioned or the Sazerac

Best whisky cocktail recipes: Check out these six iconic whisky-based cocktails - the Whiskey Sour, Sazerac, Old Fashioned, Manhattan, Whisky Highball, and Bonded Boulevardier. Recreate these timeless libations at home or enjoy them at their favourite bars.

This Indian whiskey won ‘Best in Show Double Gold’ at Whiskies of the World Awards 2023

The Whiskies of the World Award places India at the top spot in the global whisky landscape as a formidable producer of single malts.

From wedding rituals to fancy distilleries, Asia is taking over the world’s whiskey market

In the first half of this year, six of the 10 largest export destinations for the vaunted spirit—which must be distilled in Scotland following specific processes to have a “Scotch” designation—were in Asia.

8 Indian whiskies for your home bar: Kamet, Rampur Select, Amrut Fusion and others top our wishlist

A new wave of Indian single malts is the toast of bars across the world and winning global accolades. India’s whisky snobs have also made room in their home bars for fine Indian whiskies.

Know all about The Glenwalk, actor Sanjay Dutt’s new scotch whisky brand, priced at Rs 1,550

The actor has invested in alcobev startup Cartel & Bros to import and retail liquor brands into India. The company also plans to roll out a vodka made in Russia by the end of this year.

Home bar ideas: The best Scottish single malts under Rs 5,000

Explore the best Scottish whiskies under Rs 5,000, including Bowmore 12, X by Glenmorangie, Monkey Shoulder, The Glenlivet 12-Year-Old, Glenfiddich 12-Year-Old, The Ardmore Legacy, and Singleton of Dufftown 12 Year Old.

India overtakes France as UK's largest Scotch whisky market

The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) said that India imported 219 million 70cl bottles of Scotch compared to France's 205 million last year --representing growth of the Indian Scotch market of more than 200 percent in the past decade.

Beer maker AB InBev enters the whiskey category in India

The maker of popular beer brands such as Budweiser, Corona, and Hoegaarden has marked its entry into the spirits category with the launch of blended American whiskey under its brand Magnum Double Barrel.

Diageo Pauses Some Whiskey Sales in India to Push Price Hikes

United Spirits Ltd has paused whiskey sales in a number of states yet to budge on price caps despite rising inflation.

Officer's Choice whisky maker Allied Blenders files papers for Rs 2,000-crore IPO

The IPO will consist of a fresh issue of Rs 1,000 crore and an offer for sale of shares worth up to Rs 1,000 crore by promoters and shareholders

From under to on the rocks: Invasive crabs turn into whiskey

Even though the distillery uses about a pound of crabs for each bottle of whiskey, you won't get any crab meat, shells or claws with your shot.

New trade deal to lift tariffs on British steel, US motorcycles, whiskey

In a joint statement, U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai said the deal would protect steel and aluminum companies - and their workers - in both countries, allowing the allies to focus on what they say are "China’s unfair trade practices."

Chinese flier buys rare Japanese whiskey bottle for Rs 4 crore from Instanbul airport

It is the oldest single malt whisky in the history of the House of Suntory. It is a blend of three exceptional single malts from the 1960s, featuring components distilled under the supervision of Suntory’s founder Shinjiro Torii.

The Tippling Point | Forget gin, try these whiskey cocktails for Diwali

Famous whiskey cocktails from the Manhattan to Whisky Sour, their (multiple) origin stories, and easy recipes to make them at home.

The Tippling Point | Sweet twist in the history of one of the most expensive bourbons in the world

If you get your hands on the 23-year-old Family Reserve, sip slowly, taking all the time in the world.