Monkey Shoulder, Speyside warmth — malty, mellow, and amber gold — becomes the backbone for Chef Vaibhav Bhargava’s Yuzu Prawns while Mixologist Kama’s clarified Whisky-Sour refreshes the palate, coaxing playful spice and hidden fruit from the blended malt so seafood and whisky converse with mutual generosity.
The Indian Culinary Forum (ICF) has officially announced the 22nd Annual Chef Awards, India’s most prestigious celebration of culinary excellence, set to take place on October 13, 2025, at The Ashok, New Delhi.
United Breweries Ltd’s (UBL) Legal Director, Shelly Kohli, has been promoted to a key global role at parent company Heineken NV, where she will serve as Regional Legal Director for Asia Pacific starting January 1, 2026.
This special issue opens with Arthaus Whisky, where Chef Michael Swamy’s Lamb Chops, braided with his multicultural memories, are matched by Mixologist Shatbhi Basu’s Mango-and-Passion Fruit Whisky Fizz.
Ashish Chopra has been appointed CEO Group Duty Free Business for GMR Airports Limited (GMR Aero).
Hendrick’s Gin has unveiled the limited-edition Hendrick’s Oasium in India. Inspired by Master Distiller Lesley Gracie’s vision of a magical oasis, teeming with aromatic herbs and vibrant fruits.
WhistlePig Whiskey has launched its oldest and most expensive expression to date: a 30-year-old North American single malt called The BigShǝBàng.
/spiritz/media/media_files/2025/09/09/ubl-shines-at-cii-kaizen-competition-2025-09-09-10-25-16.png)
/spiritz/media/media_files/2025/09/08/yuzu-prawns-and-tokyo-marry-monkey-shoulder-2025-09-08-16-45-16.png)
/spiritz/media/media_files/2025/09/08/icf-announces-22nd-annual-chef-awards-2025-09-08-15-47-20.png)
/spiritz/media/media_files/2025/09/08/shelly-kohli-promoted-to-heinekens-regional-legal-director-2025-09-08-15-35-34.png)
/spiritz/media/media_files/2025/09/08/tropical-twist-and-lamb-chops-celebrate-arthaus-2025-09-08-11-54-46.png)
/spiritz/media/media_files/2025/09/07/ashish-chopra-now-leads-largest-duty-free-in-south-asia-2025-09-07-21-42-57.png)
/spiritz/media/media_files/2025/09/06/hendricks-launches-limited-edition-oasium-gin-in-india-2025-09-06-17-10-10.png)
/spiritz/media/media_files/2025/09/06/whistlepig-unveils-its-oldest-most-expensive-whiskey-yet-2025-09-06-14-14-08.png)
/spiritz/media/media_files/2025/09/05/diageo-india-signs-mou-with-thsc-to-train-youth-2025-09-05-17-39-33.png)
/spiritz/media/media_files/2025/09/05/novotel-pune-and-imagicaa-appoint-new-cluster-director-of-revenue-2025-09-05-17-16-17.png)
