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RGS Distilleries expands portfolio with Bora Bora Cranberry launch in UP
RGS Distilleries Private Limited began 2026 with the launch of Bora Bora Cranberry in January, strengthening its vodka portfolio in Uttar Pradesh.
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Delhi Govt orders to renew HCRs excise licence
The Government of Delhi has directed Hotels, Clubs and Restaurants (HCRs) to renew their licences for the financial year 2026–27 under the existing excise policy, according to an official order issued on Wednesday.
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Ireland in a Glass: A journey through spirit, soil and stories
On the journey across the country, from Dublin to Cork, Clare to Leitrim, whiskey became the thread that stitched landscape, history and people into an unforgettable narrative.
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Penfolds unveils Year of the Horse gifting series across GTR
Australian wine major Penfolds has rolled out its Lunar New Year 2026 Year of the Horse gifting series across global travel retail.
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Rémy Martin unveils two new VSOP ‘This Is My City’ Collection
Rémy Martin has announced the release of two new V.S.O.P This Is My City Limited-Edition bottles celebrating Miami and Los Angeles, spotlighting the distinct cultural influence and creative spirit of each city.
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Carlsberg India weighs IPO that could raise up to $700 Million
Danish brewer Carlsberg A/S is evaluating the possibility of listing its Indian subsidiary in a public offering that may generate as much as $700 million, according to media reports quoting people familiar with the development.
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Himachal rolls out online e-auction for liquor vends
The Himachal Pradesh government has launched its inaugural online e-auction system for the allotment of retail liquor shops for the financial year 2026-27, marking a shift from traditional manual methods to a fully digital process.
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Rising Incomes, Storytelling Driving Irish Whiskey
We don’t position our Irish portfolio as value Scotch. We position it as a different style of fine whisky, says SUMEDH Singh Mandla, CEO of VBev.
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Hendrick’s gin launches Another Hendrick’s
William Grant & Sons has launched Another Hendrick’s, the first new permanent expression from its flagship gin brand Hendrick’s in almost 10 years.
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Nāvu expands its count in Bengaluru
Following six years of intimate cooking and community-building, chefs Kanishka Sharma and Pallavi Menon have ushered Nāvu into a new chapter with the launch of a 50-seater on MG Road, Bengaluru.
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Cocktails, Premiumisation, Travel Retail Powering Irish Whiskey
At today’s inflection point, the Irish Whiskey in India appears to be transitioning from niche discovery to broader adoption, says LOVE Kumar Jain, Group MD and CEO, Solis Group.
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Punjab allows single malt units in new excise policy
For the first time, the Punjab government has framed rules permitting malt manufacturing (single malt) units in the state, allowing both distilling and bottling operations locally under Excise Policy 2026–27.
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Industry bodies urge Goa to defer DRS rollout
Leading alcoholic beverage associations have urged the Goa government to defer implementation of the proposed Deposit Refund System (DRS) from April 2 to post-October 2026, citing operational and commercial challenges.
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Seclude Ramgarh opens its door to pets
Seclude Willows, nestled in the peaceful hamlet of Ramgarh on the edge of the Kumaon range, has opened its door to pets so that travellers can enjoy the serene mountain escape without worrying about their fur babies.
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BAI welcomes UP’s excise policy for FY 26–27
The Brewers Association of India (BAI) has welcomed the balanced and growth-oriented approach adopted by the Uttar Pradesh government in its excise policy for financial year 2026–27.
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