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Bordeaux Distilling introduces clear organic coffee liqueur
Bordeaux Distilling Co. has launched Brunette Clear in the UK that is described as the world’s first transparent organic coffee liqueur.
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Stirling Distillery trials aluminium bottles for whisky
Stirling Distillery in Scotland has begun trials to assess whether its small-batch malt whisky can be commercially sold in aluminium bottles, marking a potential shift in traditional Scotch whisky packaging, reported The Guardian.
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Vinitaly’s Long-term Play in India
When we bring Vinitaly around the world we listen to the market. The wineries tell us where they want to go, and in India interest was very strong, says ADOLFO Rebughini, General Manager of Veronafiere SpA.
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Baroak opens in Noida
Baroak, an indoor–outdoor dining and bar experience has opened its doors in Noida’s Sector 15A. Set within a standalone property, the venue offers a sense of separation from the surrounding city while remaining well connected to Noida and South and East Delhi.
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Italy Views India as a Key Market
With Italian cuisine being mainstream across India, ITA sees potential in using food-driven soft power to enhance awareness of Italian wine regions and appellations, says ANTONIETTA Baccanari, Trade Commissioner and Director of the Trade Promotion Office at the Italian Embassy in New Delhi and Coordinator for India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.
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Kantala Spirits introduces non-alcoholic Gracia Cero
Kantala Spirits has expanded into the zero-alcohol segment with the launch of Gracia Cero, positioned as India’s first non-alcoholic agave based drink.
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Italian Wine Roadshow to Uncork New Opportunities
India is part of our long-term international strategy. Vinitaly is now a global promotion ecosystem, active both outbound, bringing Italian wine to strategic international markets, and inbound, by attracting qualified buyers from around the world to Verona, says FEDERICO Bricolo, President, Veronafiere.
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Four Seasons Hotel Bengaluru unveils The Wine Studio
Four Seasons Hotel Bengaluru has launched The Wine Studio, a first-of-its-kind immersive wine space designed to elevate the city’s wine culture and offer guests a deeper, more curated experience with the world’s most celebrated wines.
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Royal Salute reopens whisky boutique at Dubai Duty Free
Royal Salute has relaunched its dedicated whisky boutique in partnership with Dubai Duty Free (DDF) for the second consecutive year.
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Astelia Languedoc Grand Crus launches at Changi Airport
Les Domaines Paul Mas has announced the first major airport listing of its travel retail-exclusive wine range, Astelia, with a launch at Singapore Changi Airport.
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Andhra cabinet clears marginal liquor price hike
The Andhra Pradesh cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, has approved a marginal increase in liquor prices while simultaneously withdrawing an additional retail excise tax imposed on bars.
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January E-Magazine
Now that 2025 is behind us, India’s alcoholic beverages and hospitality industries stand at an inflection point.
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Amitabh Bachchan joins Campa Sure as brand ambassador
Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan has been appointed as the brand ambassador for Campa Sure, the packaged drinking water brand from Reliance Consumer Products Limited (RCPL).
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ABD appoints Dr. Martin Leonard to advise on Single Malts
Allied Blenders and Distillers Limited (ABD) has appointed globally respected Scotch whisky expert Dr. Martin Leonard as Consultant to support its entry into the single malt whisky segment.
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US drops specific daily alcohol limits in new nutrition guidelines
The Trump administration’s newly released 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans have removed longstanding numerical limits on alcohol consumption.
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