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Updated : Apr 10, 2025

A flower-distilled spirit returns: India’s forgotten Mahura tree finds new life in a luxury bottle

A centuries-old Indian spirit, once sidelined as “country liquor,” is making a bold global comeback—this time as a luxury offering distilled from the rare Mahura flower.

Shinji Fukuyo - Chief Blender for Suntory Whisky

Updated : Apr 5, 2025

Harmony in a glass: Suntory's chief blender Shinji Fukuyo on the art and philosophy behind Hibiki whisky

Fukuyo opens up about his blending philosophy, how Japanese whisky differs from its Western counterparts, and what he’s learned over four decades of meticulous spirit-making.

Updated : Apr 4, 2025

Can an Indian vodka rival big brands? Smoke Lab’s Varun Jain thinks so

In this exclusive conversation, Varun Jain, founder of Smoke Lab, reflects on the brand’s origin story, the cultural biases it is up against, and the bold plans that lie ahead.

Updated : Mar 27, 2025

Amrut Distilleries unveils ‘Bella’, a 100% jaggery-distilled rum

Amrut Distilleries unveiled the world’s first 100% jaggery-distilled rum in Gurgaon.

Updated : Mar 21, 2025

Camikara and Fort City Brewing launch India’s first ex-rum barrel aged beer ‘Mridya’

Mridya, a fresh Indian interpretation of a Belgian Dubbel, has been aged for 15 months in Ex-Camikara Rum barrels, resulting in a complex, flavour-rich beer that showcases the intricate notes imparted by the barrel-aging process.

Updated : Feb 27, 2025

Amrut unveils India’s oldest and rarest single malt whisky with a price tag of over $10,000

The Amrut Expedition has undergone a unique maturation process, spending eight years in European Sherry casks before transitioning to an ex-Bourbon cask from the U.S. for another seven years.

Updated : Feb 6, 2025

Yuvraj Singh enters luxury spirits market with FINO tequila | Exclusive Interview

Here's an exclusive conversation with FINO’s Chief Shot Caller Yuvraj Singh and its leadership team.

Updated : Jan 14, 2025

Delhi’s Lair crowned India’s best bar for 2024 at 30BestBarsIndia awards

A dazzling evening honours excellence in India’s bar culture, with Lair taking the top spot and 10 new entrants showcasing the evolving cocktail scene.

Smriti Sekhsaria, Marketing Director, Moet Hennessy India

Updated : Jan 2, 2025

Elevating spirits: Smriti Sekhsaria on Moët Hennessy India’s evolving strategy and luxury drinking trends

Sekhsaria dives into the trends shaping India’s drinking habits, the rise of experiential luxury, and the innovations Moët Hennessy is bringing to the table.

Updated : Dec 27, 2024

AI successfully analyses whisky aromas, identifies origins with 'human-like' accuracy

AI takes whisky tasting to a new level.

Updated : Dec 26, 2024

EatSure unveils innovative multi-restaurant group ordering feature

A new era of group food ordering arrives.

Updated : Nov 27, 2024

Reviving Irish legacy with a modern twist: An interview with Jack Teeling of Teeling Whiskey

Founder & Managing Director at Teeling Whiskey Company, Jack Teeling, shares how Dublin’s energy inspired a global whiskey revolution and the company's journey from Dublin to Delhi.

Updated : Nov 26, 2024

AI-powered luxury: A conversation with Simon de Beauregard of Pernod Ricard India

Simon de Beauregard, the company's Chief Transformation Officer, delves into AI-driven strategies and explores how Pernod Ricard is shaping the future of luxury in India.

Mahesh Kanchan, Marketing Director, India and Neighboring Countries, Bacardi

Updated : Aug 22, 2024

Bacardi doubles down on premiumisation and experiential luxury to capture evolving Indian spirits market

Mahesh Kanchan, Marketing Director for India and Neighbouring Countries at Bacardi, sheds light on the company's innovative strategies, brand differentiators, and long-term vision for the Indian market.

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