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Meukow stirring up India’s luxury spirits market
India’s burgeoning cocktail culture presents an exciting opportunity for Meukow Cognac, says Sumedh Singh Mandla, CEO of VBev.
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Meukow’s Panther on the prowl in India
Philippe Coste and Francois Coste of Meukow Cognac are pretty excited about the opportunities that India offers.
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Minister launches 'Never Drink and Drive' campaign in UP
Minister of State for Excise, Uttar Pradesh, Nitin Agarwal, inaugurated the Never Drink and Drive campaign in Lucknow, organized by the International Spirits and Wines Association of India (ISWAI) in collaboration with TCL, a civil society group.
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Kavalan’s annual gift sets are a fusion of whisky, art & festivity
Taiwanese whisky producer Kavalan has launched its annual limited edition gift sets, which honour its homeland’s native beauty. The 2025 collection features three single malt whiskies of the distillery, namely, Kavalan Triple Sherry Cask, Solist Vinho Barrique Single Cask Strength, and Concertmaster Vinho Barrique Cask Finish.
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Karnataka hikes duties on beer
The Karnataka government has increased the excise duty on beer to Rs 20 per bulk litre for those having alcohol content between 5 and 8 percent ABV, and Rs 12 per bulk litre for beer less than 5 percent ABV.
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Radico’s whiskies win accolades
Radico Khaitan’s Rampur Barrel Blush Indian Single Malt Whisky and Rampur Sangam World Malt Whisky won Double Gold and Gold medals, respectively, at The Fifty Best World Whisky Tasting 2024.
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Suntory with DFA launches 1st Latin American whisky showcase
Suntory Global Spirits, in partnership with Duty Free Americas, has launched the first-ever showcase for The House of Suntory whisky portfolio in Latin America at Tocumen International Airport, Panama, known as the ‘Gateway to Latin America’.
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Rebecca Jago steps down as MD of The Last Drop
Rebecca Jago, Managing Director of The Last Drop Distillers, has officially stepped down after over a decade with the company. She announced her departure on LinkedIn in December 2024, reflecting on her journey and expressing gratitude for her time at The Last Drop.
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