Tilaknagar launches Monarch Legacy in Karnataka

Tilaknagar Industries Ltd. has announced the launch of its premium Monarch Legacy Edition Brandy in Karnataka, marking the brand’s fourth market after Maharashtra, Goa and Puducherry. Introduced in November 2024, the luxury brandy is a significant milestone for Tilaknagar as it expands its national footprint.

Monarch Legacy Edition is Tilaknagar’s first entry into the luxury brandy segment and has already garnered international acclaim, winning Gold at the World Drinks Awards 2025 and Bronze at the London Spirits Competition, a rare feat for an Indian brandy in a category long dominated by European producers.

“South India has always had a deep connection with brandy, and Karnataka has been a key part of that. Our flagship Mansion House Brandy has been loved here for decades,” said Amit Dahanukar, Chairman & Managing Director of Tilaknagar Industries Ltd. “With Monarch Legacy Edition, we are introducing a more refined, expressive take on Indian brandy that reflects evolving tastes, while staying true to our legacy and over 40 years of brandy-making expertise,” he added.

Crafted as the world’s only 100 percent pure grape brandy, Monarch is a blend of aged French grape spirits, matured up to eight years, and high-quality Indian grape spirits sourced from the Sahyadri region of Maharashtra. It is distilled using traditional copper pot stills and matured in French oak ex-wine casks, marrying Cognac-style finesse with Indian terroir.

The brandy’s flavour profile highlights this balance. It opens with rich grape and fruit aromas, lifted by hints of apple, nutmeg and tobacco. The palate is velvety and sweet, layered with creamy oak and dried fruits, while the finish is long and warm, leaving behind gentle traces of cinnamon, peach and clove.

“Karnataka is one of the most exciting markets for spirits right now, with a strong appetite for quality and innovation. Monarch Legacy Edition is a great sipping spirit, but what surprises many is how beautifully it works in cocktails too. We’re looking forward to seeing it featured across premium bars and menus in the state,” said Sanaya Dahanukar, Marketing Manager, Tilaknagar Industries Ltd.

Designed as a showpiece spirit, Monarch comes in an elegant decanter-style bottle with a deep navy and gold design, drawing inspiration from Indian royal heritage. With an ABV of 42.8 percent, the 750 ml bottle is priced at ₹5,000 in Karnataka, ₹6,750 in Maharashtra, ₹4,000 in Goa, and ₹3,500 in Puducherry.