Latest News Shweta Jain joins The Leela Palaces Hotels Shweta Jain is appointed as the new Chief Marketing and Sales Officer at The Leela Palaces Hotels and Resorts, after significant roles at Diageo and William Grant & Sons. Her extensive experience spans top companies in the marketing and luxury spirits sector By Spiritz Desk 20 May 2024
Alert AIWPA advocates uniform tax regime for the wine sector AIWPA President Jagdish Holkar calls for a consistent national tax structure for wine to simplify inter-state sales and support wineries. Current disparate state taxes up to 100% of wine prices limit market growth and regional distribution By Spiritz Desk 20 May 2024
Stories New-gen World Travellers add to GTR Growth Rising disposable incomes and new airports boost India's airport retail, especially in luxury spirits. Ashish Chopra discusses how duty-free shops cater to this trend with exclusive offerings...[.] By Spiritz Desk 20 May 2024
Latest News Diageo commits investment to decarbonise Dublin brewery Diageo plans a €100m investment in its Dublin brewery for major environmental upgrades by 2030, including renewable energy adoption and a 30% reduction in water use for Guinness. The company will submit a planning application and engage with local communities for feedback By Spiritz Desk 19 May 2024
Alert Probe agency names AAP as accused in Delhi liquor gate In a landmark legal move, the Enforcement Directorate names the Aam Aadmi Party and Arvind Kejriwal in a chargesheet for the liquor policy scam. This marks the first time a political party and Delhi's sitting Chief Minister have been accused, with other senior AAP leaders also implicated By Spiritz Desk 18 May 2024
Latest News Two new rare whiskies by Bowmore Suntory unveils rare Bowmore whiskies: Timeless 33-Year-Old for global travel retail and Timeless 29-Year-Old for domestic markets. Both limited to 3,000 bottles, launched alongside a musical piece by Hania Rani inspired by Bowmore's Islay heritage By Spiritz Desk 17 May 2024
Latest News Pernod’s first GTR outlet in NZ Pernod Ricard opens a new 62 sq m shop-in-shop at Auckland Airport, in collaboration with Lagardère. The innovative space currently showcases Jameson, with upcoming displays for Malfy Gin and Chivas. By Spiritz Desk 17 May 2024
Latest News SOM appoints Roy Sourav Kumar as VP - Sales, East Roy Sourav Kumar joins SOM Distilleries and Breweries Ltd as Vice President - Sales for the Eastern region, bringing two decades of experience from companies like Cadbury's and Heineken. He will focus on enhancing sales in Odisha, Jharkhand, West Bengal, and the North-eastern states, including CSD and paramilitary sectors. By Spiritz Desk 17 May 2024
Alert Haryana Cabinet approves new excise policy On May 15th, the Haryana Cabinet endorsed the new excise policy for fiscal 2024-25, effective from June 12th. The policy proposes modest hikes in excise duties for IMFL and country liquor, extends QR code tracking to imported liquor, and sets guidelines for e-auction of retail vends starting May 27th By Spiritz Desk 16 May 2024
Stories The Booming Bazaar A Look at the Future of Indian Travel Retail The travel retail market is set for significant growth, particularly in Asia-Pacific, led by China and India. With an expected $108 billion value by 2029, the sector benefits from high tourism, increased disposable incomes, and expanding airport infrastructures. India's market alone is anticipated to reach $5.4 billion, propelled by rising travel and consumer spending By Spiritz Desk 16 May 2024
Stories Blending Cultures, Crafting Experiences Shingo Gokan, a celebrated mixologist, creates distinctive cocktails with Toki Suntory Whisky, blending Japanese meticulousness with Indian inspiration, embodying a fusion of cultures in each drink By Spiritz Desk 15 May 2024
Latest News Twin gold for Varchas Premium Spirits At the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, Varchas Premium Spirits secured two gold medals for their flagship bourbons and additional silver medals for their rye whiskeys. This recognition affirms Varchas' commitment to crafting superior spirits, showcasing their excellence in whiskey production By Spiritz Desk 15 May 2024
Latest News Radico’s Q4 profit increases Radico Khaitan Ltd saw a 26.43% rise in net profit for the fourth quarter of FY 2023-24, hitting Rs 53.91 crore. The company's revenue for the quarter stood at Rs 3,894.64 crore, marking a growth from the previous year. Total IMFL volume slightly decreased, but prestige brands grew by 20.3% By Spiritz Desk 15 May 2024
Latest News Arunachal reviews project on traditional alcobev Officials from Arunachal Pradesh reviewed a collaborative project with Dibrugarh and Delhi Universities to improve traditional drinks apong and chang. The initiative aims to preserve cultural heritage while enhancing quality and commercial viability, encouraging local entrepreneurship in beverage production By Spiritz Desk 15 May 2024
Latest News The Macallan celebrates its 200th anniversary Marking its bicentennial, The Macallan partners with Cirque du Soleil for a unique series of performances at The Macallan Estate from May 9-31. This collaboration highlights a fusion of arts from around the world, offering a sensory journey through the Scottish Highlands By Spiritz Desk 15 May 2024
Alert ED to name AAP as accused in Delhi's liquor gate During Manish Sisodia's bail hearing, the ED announced intentions to charge AAP in the Delhi liquor policy case. The Delhi High Court has reserved judgments on Sisodia’s bail pleas in related CBI and ED cases By Spiritz Desk 15 May 2024
Stories Drinks, Delight & Fragrance Comte De Grasse, led by Bhagath Reddy, revolutionizes spirits with perfume-inspired technologies, producing distinctive gin and vodka. Positioned in Grasse, the world's fragrance capital, the company harnesses ultrasonic maceration and vacuum distillation, now venturing into sustainable production of dark spirits By Spiritz Desk 15 May 2024