Beam Inc, maker of Teacher's Whisky in great hurry to complete fraud probe Economic Times - Tuesday, March 12, 2013 MUMBAI: Beam Inc, maker of Teacher's Scotch Whisky, is in a hurry to complete an internal investigation into alleged irregularities in its India operations and focus on bringing in more global products to satiate the country's increasing appetite for premium spirits.
Beer sales rise as liquor demand stays weak Mint - Tuesday, March 12, 2013 In the year ending March, beer sales by volume are expected to grow by 13, but liquor demand by less than 5
Vijay Mallya loses crown; Pernod Ricard now India's most profitable spirits firm Mint - Tuesday, March 05, 2013 MUMBAI: French firm Pernod Ricard has overtaken Vijay Mallya's United Spirits to become the country's most profitable spirits marketer last year, thanks to Indian consumers' increasing appetite for premium drinks
Vodka sales see drop over rising prices, regulatory changes Mint - Monday, March 04, 2013 Bangalore: Rising prices and regulatory changes in key states have resulted in a surprise drop in demand for vodka, once the fastest growing liquor in India, with drinkers moving to lower-priced spirits such as brandy.
United Spirits' bet on Whyte & Mackay starts to pay off Business Standard - Wednesday, February 20, 2013 Vijay Mallya-led United Spirits Ltd (USL)'s acquisition of scotch whisky major Whyte and Mackay (W&M) is starting to pay off. After a series of low growth numbers, W&M, which was acquired for $1.2 billion (Rs 6,510 crore today) in 2007, has posted healthy growth in revenue and operating profits, besides managing to reduce the debt to a good extent.
Branded tea market to double in 5 years Business Standard - Sunday, February 10, 2013 Rapid change in consumer behaviour is likely to support branded tea market more than its unbranded segment. Consequently, the branded tea market is expected to double in the next five years on consumers' preferences over branded packet of tea over the open weight dominated unbranded products.
Key rejigs at Radico Khaitan, Jagatjit Ind Economic Times - Wednesday, February 13, 2013 MUMBAI: There are top-level rejigs at India's two largest distillers. Radico Khaitan's president and chief operating officer (COO) Raju Vazhiraney is moving to rival and the oldest domestic liquor company Jagatjit Industries, makers of Aristocrat whisky.
Maker’s Mark Adds Water, Lowers Proof, Shocks Bourbon Lovers The Daily Beast - Monday, February 11, 2013 Talk about diluting the brand. Maker's Mark, the Loretto, Kentucky, bourbon manufacturer, has the sort of problem that every consumer-products company wishes it had: too much demand for too little product. But the company's solution might surprise the very consumers demanding its product—adding water to its existing supply of bourbon, thereby cutting the alcohol content in each bottle from 45 percent to 42 percent.
Delhi Duty Free launches Platinium Club Tulleeho - Tuesday, February 12, 2013 Amrit Kiran Singh, President of the International Wines and Spirit Association of India and the Area Director, Brown Forman Worldwide, launched the Platinum Club at the Delhi Duty Free. Platinum Club is a revolutionary offering from the Delhi Duty free, targeted at the High Net Worth Individuals and the Frequent Travelers. The terms state that by shopping for $5000 in a year at Delhi Duty Free, you are eligible for the prestigious Platinum Club's membership. As a gesture, all the invitees at the esteemed inaugural function, Delhi's elite and creme de la creme, were made members automatically of the Platinum Club. All members are assigned a dedicated Personal Shopping Manager who liaises with them. They are assisted at all times, starting from their arrival at the airport, right up to their departure gate by their Personal Shopping Manager.
Speyside invaders Financial Times - Friday, January 18, 2013 As Scots prepare to charge their glasses for Burns Night, Sam Knight learns about the art of making a dram in the heartland of whisky production
America’s Beer Duopoly New York Times - Saturday, February 09, 2013 Consumers will benefit from the Justice Department's antitrust suit to block Anheuser-Busch InBev, the country's largest brewing company, from acquiring one of its competitors. This kind of action was seen less frequently in the Bush administration.
INDIA: Beam Inc denies Teacher's slide from corruption probe Just-Drinks - Friday, February 08, 2013 Beam Inc has refuted claims that an ongoing corruption investigation in India has knocked Teacher's off its perch, saying latest data shows it remains the country's top Scotch whisky brand.
Glenfarclas launches travel retail 18-year old Drinks International - Tuesday, January 15, 2013 Glenfarclas is to launch an 18-year old single malt to global travel retail.
As is the distillery style, the whisky is heavily sherried and bottled at natural colour. It has an abv of 43.
Teacher’s loses top slot after 10 years Economic Times - Friday, February 08, 2013 BANGALORE: India's largest selling scotch whisky for a decade , Teacher's , lost the top slot as investigations of the New York-listed parent Beam Inc into irregularities at the local unit drag on.
UK: Scotch producer to target India sales Just-Drinks - Thursday, January 10, 2013 A new GBP8m (US$12.8m) Scotch whisky distillery, aiming to produce up to 4m litres a year mainly for the Indian market, has been given planning approval.
Construction on the John Fergus & Co malt plant, in Glenrothes, Fife, Scotland, is expected to begin in the early part of this year, John Fergus founder, Ian Palmer, told just-drinks yesterday (9 January). Production should get underway early next year.
Bacardi buys St-Germain Drinks International - Tuesday, January 08, 2013 Bacardi today announced plans to internationalise the elderflower liqueur St-Germain, after buying the brand from Cooper Spirits International.
First board meeting on wine legislation today Times of India - Friday, December 28, 2012 NASHIK: The first meeting of Indian Grape Processing Board (IGPB) with the government departments to discuss wine legislation is scheduled on Friday in Pune.
Machismo and bravado: drink and the Malayalee male Man's World - Tuesday, December 18, 2012 God's Own Country has the highest per capita annual consumption of hard liquor among all Indian states. In September, a bench of the Kerala High Court advised the state to consider shutting down bars during the day. But the government itself has a big stake in drunkenness — the public-sector enterprise Bevco is the only authorised owner of liquor shops in Kerala. K G Kumar attempts to trace the origins of the Kerala souse and wonders if the malaise will get worse.
Which hangover cures should I try? Guardian - Monday, December 17, 2012 If you swear by a hair of the dog, bananas, green tea or aspirin, you are deluding yourself. The best cure is 24 hours curled up under the duvet
"First floral vodka" Absolut Hibiskus launches Drinks International - Monday, December 17, 2012 US: Pernod Ricard has launched Absolut Hibiskus - what it describes as the first ever floral-flavoured vodka.
Diageo and Suntory in talks to buy Beam? Drinks International - Sunday, December 09, 2012 Diageo and Suntory have held talks about bidding $10 billion for American drinks giant, Beam, according to reports in today's Sunday Telegraph (December 9).
Higher costs to crimp Allied Blenders profits Mint - Monday, December 03, 2012 Mumbai: Allied Blenders and Distillers Pvt Ltd (ABD), the maker of Officer's Choice whiskey, will not meet its profit target this year despite a strong increase in revenue, as rising costs of spirit and bottling erode margins, a top official said. ABD expects profit to grow by just 10-11, from its earlier expectation of 28-30, chief executive Deepak Roy said in an interview.
Some Bars Offer a Taste of Papa’s Gin New York Times - Tuesday, November 06, 2012 AH, 1950: a very good year for Gordon's gin.
What's that? Gordon's gin is Gordon's gin, you say, whether from 1950 or 2012. Spirits aren't like wines, which vary from vintage to vintage and evolve over time. Distilled liquor is made from the same formula year after year, and once put in the bottle, it's done — preserved in amber.
New dawn for Jägermeister with splitting of the Jägerbomb Drinks International - Thursday, November 15, 2012 Cellar Trends plans to slowly prise Jägermeister from its Red Bull glass-partner by convincing consumers to drink the brand as a cold shot.
Relan, Dempo back desi ‘tequila’ sunrise Times of India - Monday, November 19, 2012 MUMBAI: Private equity veteran Ajay Relan, industrialist Shrinivas Dempo and Indian dotcom poster boy Sanjeev Bikchandani are among the marquee investors backing a rare alcoholic beverage startup producing branded agave spirits , the source of tequila in Mexico.
Agave Industries India was floated by IITian Desmond Nazareth , a US returned technology entrepreneur , who started exploring production of Margarita blends locally .
Jagatjit buys scotch brands of Sinclairs Times of India - Monday, November 19, 2012 MUMBAI:Jagatjit Industries , one of India's oldest distillers and makers of Aristocrat whiskey, has acquired a clutch of brands from Scotland's George Sinclair & Sons, as domestic liquor companies wake up to the growing appetite for scotch malts. George Sinclair & Sons is part of a pedigree Scottish family, which controls small niche scotch whiskey brands like King Henry VIII, Clan Sinclair and Spirit Ascending.
Dita Von Teese hots up Delhi Hindustan Times - Monday, November 19, 2012 The sexy ‘queen of Burlesque' Dita Von Teese arrived in India yesterday.
The 40-year-old looked stylish in a black trench coat, cat eye glasses and her trademark red lipstick.
Von Teese, who is in the Capital to promote liqueur brand Cointreau, is excited about her maiden visit to
India.
