May E-Magazine
The May issue of Spiritz explores whether reduced import duties could make Bourbon more price-competitive in India, potentially expanding its consumer base.
The May issue of Spiritz explores whether reduced import duties could make Bourbon more price-competitive in India, potentially expanding its consumer base.
US President Donald Trump’s tariff war, especially on European alcoholic beverages, has disrupted the global wine and spirits market. A 25 percent duty on wines from France, Spain, Germany, the UK, and on Scotch and Irish whiskey led to steep export losses
At Spiritz, we celebrate women who break barriers. Our March edition highlights inspiring stories of women leaders in the alcobev sector—an industry shaped by restrictive laws and limited opportunities.
As we forward in 2025, we see a notable shift among consumer preferences towards premium alcoholic beverages. As highlighted in the cover story, this trend is bolstered by the country’s expanding network of luxury retail outlets and upscale bars.
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.
In the year closing December 2024 issue, we covered an exclusive interview with Harish Chandra Semwal, the visionary Excise Commissioner of Uttarakhand, whose progressive policies are revolutionising the state’s alcobev landscape.
In the November issue, we are covering the Spiritz Achievers’ Awards 2024, which is expected to generate considerable interest among our esteemed readers.