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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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