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Crowne Plaza celebrates culinary delights throughout Jan
The Crowne Plaza in Greater Noida is kicking off the new year with a series of vibrant and enticing culinary experiences across its restaurants: Spice Art, Chao Bella, and Mosaic.
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Rum capturing the spirit of next generation
In India, the rum category is predominantly driven by the popular or value segment, which accounts for over 90 percent of sales, says Ruchira Jaitly, Chief Marketing Officer, Diageo India.
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Goa’s Cotombi Reserve Whisky shines on global stage
Adinco Distilleries-owned Cotombi Reserve, an artisanal whisky born in a small Goan village, has clinched the prestigious Pegasus Global Excellence Awards 2024. The award highlights the unique story of Cotombi Reserve, which owes its name to the village where its creator and fourth-generation distiller Solomon Diniz, grew up.
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Amrut to lead Rum’s evolution
In 2024, Amrut Distilleries celebrated its 75 years and to mark this occasion, the company has launched Bella, an artisanal rum that is a tribute to India’s rich cultural heritage, says Rakshit N. Jagdale, MD, Amrut Distilleries.
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Macarena Craft Beer launched in Delhi
Macarena Premium Lager Craft Beer has made its debut in Delhi, promising a vibrant celebration in every sip. This pale gold to amber beer combines crisp malt sweetness with balanced hop bitterness, offering a dry and refreshing finish.
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Diageo India appoints Praveen Someshwar as CEO
Diageo India has appointed Praveen Someshwar as CEO-Designate on Monday. He will succeed Hina Nagarajan, who has till now served as the Managing Director and CEO of the company. She will transition to another role on Diageo’s Global Executive Committee after four years.
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Weller brings a new era of Wheated Whiskey
Weller offers India’s first age-stated bourbon, representing a unique and premium variety, says Diego Bianchi, General Manager of Emerging Markets & Barrel Select at Sazerac Company.
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January E-Magazine
As we look toward 2025, we highlight the growing premiumisation trend in the rum category fuelled by experimental preferences of affluent and well-travelled Indian consumers.
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Delhi liquor policy led to loss of Rs 2,027 cr: CAG
A report by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has observed several irregularities in Delhi’s now-scrapped liquor policy and its implementation, resulting in an estimated revenue loss of Rs 2,027 crore to the exchequer, states media reports. ED and CBI in their probe earlier had alleged payoffs of Rs 1,000 crore.
