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We’re not replacing Scotch, we’re in India to build bourbon: Diego Bianchi
The general manager for Emerging Markets & Barrel Select at Sazerac discusses bourbon’s low awareness in India, need for education, and the company’s strategy.
Updated on May 01, 2025 06:48 PM IST
World Whiskey Day 2025: Unique whiskey cocktail recipes you’ll love!
Today on World Whiskey Day, check out these recipes that will inspire your next pour.
Published on Mar 27, 2025 09:43 PM IST
Celebrate Holi with these 6 premium new spirits
A 31-year-old single malt, a luxury tequila, and a brand new blended Indian whisky – raise a glass to Holi with these exciting new releases.
Updated on Mar 12, 2025 02:16 PM IST
Whisky will be a key growth driver for us: Bacardi India’s Vinay Golikeri
Rum powerhouse’s India chief on premium whisky plans; reasons behind impressive performance of its rums and how India is a must-win market for Bacardi globally.
Updated on Mar 11, 2025 03:58 PM IST
Murali K Menon, New Delhi
Will tariff cuts give bourbon whiskey the boost it needs?
The recent reduction in import duty on bourbon whiskey could offer this long-overlooked spirit a second chance in India— only if brands step up.
Updated on Feb 26, 2025 11:50 AM IST
India slashes tariffs on bourbon whiskey after Trump criticism
India has reduced bourbon whiskey tariffs from 150% to 100%, benefiting US brands like Jim Beam.
Updated on Feb 15, 2025 03:21 AM IST
Spirits forecast 2025: What you could be drinking this year
More luxury rums, more tequila, and rarer expressions of Scotch whisky are on the menu for 2025.
Published on Jan 02, 2025 02:07 PM IST
This creamy, warm cocktail is the perfect fit for SRK's world best scotch whisky
After reigning over our hearts, SRK has set his sights firm on the alcohol industry in tow with son Aryan Khan. If you love whisky, this is a double win for you
Published on Dec 11, 2024 06:54 PM IST
Demand for our single malts has shown no signs of slowing down: Paul John
The eponymous founder of the single malt brand on how demand is outpacing supply, getting Indians to like bourbon and his upcoming premium rum offering.
Published on Dec 03, 2024 01:04 PM IST
From Indri’s Diwali Edition 2024 to Amrut’s Bella, spirits to sip this winter
Here’s a round-up of the most interesting launches of the season.
Published on Nov 18, 2024 02:01 PM IST
Glenlivet: From smugglers’ whisky to global giant
As one of the world’s most famous single malts celebrates its 200th, we dip into its origins and sip on its oldest release ever.
Published on Nov 09, 2024 07:00 AM IST
Delhi man keeps whisky bottle in middle of road as prank, then this happens
A content creator decided to play a prank on Delhi residents by keeping a bottle of whisky in the middle of the road. Here's what happened next.
Published on Sep 29, 2024 07:55 AM IST
Johnnie Walker’s latest is a Blue Label with umami
The Elusive Umami, which will only be retailed in Mumbai and Gurgaon , is a delicious attempt at capturing the luxurious savouriness of the fabled fifth taste
Published on Aug 30, 2024 08:27 PM IST
Murali K Menon, Delhi
Why an Indian-American whiskey industry icon is training his sights on India
Raj Bhakta scripted the rye whiskey renaissance in the US. Now, with the oldest-ever Indian single malt launch in the US, he is taking a look at Indian market.
Published on Aug 10, 2024 01:01 PM IST
Murali K Menon, New Delhi
‘Working to protect Indian single malt category’: Radico's Abhishek Khaitan
Radico’s Abhishek Khaitan opened up on protecting the Indian single malt category and the company's strategic shift towards the premium and luxury segments.
Updated on Jul 21, 2024 05:38 PM IST
Murali K Menon, New Delhi
McDowell’s single malt is a step towards making great legacy: Vikram Damodaran
The whisky has been created in collaboration with the Bengaluru-based Single Malt Amateurs Club (SMAC).
Published on Apr 23, 2024 11:58 AM IST
Murali K Menon, Delhi
‘We see Indian single malts as a stepping stone to luxury malts’
William Grant & Sons’ Sachin Mehta and Brian Kinsman on how the world’s third largest whisky maker is strengthening its luxury play in India.
Published on Mar 31, 2024 02:43 PM IST
China gets a taste of 'India's finest' alcohol at whisky tasting event. See pics
The official X handle of India in China shared about the whisky tasting event on the microblogging platform. They also posted pictures from the gathering.
Published on Mar 27, 2024 03:29 PM IST
Vrinda Jain
This homegrown Indian single-malt has been named the Best ‘New World’ Whiskey
VinePair selected one bottle based on hundreds of consumer-oriented tastings from every category of whisky alongside flavour, balance, depth, and complexity.
Published on Feb 20, 2024 09:36 PM IST
Explore the unforgettable scotch whisky trail in Scotland
Annually, over 1.6 billion bottles of Scotch Whisky are shipped from Scotland to around 180 markets around the world.
Published on Feb 04, 2024 12:59 PM IST
National Bootlegger's Day: Here's all you need to know about January 17 holiday
When is National Bootlegger's Day? History, things to do, and more about the January 17 holiday
Published on Jan 17, 2024 05:50 PM IST
Arya Vaishnavi
Best whisky in the world: Made in India, single malt Rampur Asava wins award
Radico Khaitan's Rampur Asava declared the World's Best Whisky in global competition at John Barleycorn Awards 2023. Here's what the Indian single malt costs
Updated on Jan 12, 2024 08:10 AM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi
The glint of liquid gold
A Macallan Adami 1926 sold at a record-breaking price of $2.7 million. What makes whisky a sought-after collectible? Hint: Another enthusiast's thirst
Published on Nov 27, 2023 11:14 AM IST
Rare Scotch whisky sold for $2.7 million in London
The Macallan 1926 single malt sold at Sotheby’s in London is a highly sought-after bottle in the world.
Published on Nov 20, 2023 11:25 AM IST
Vrinda Jain
Loch Lomond Distillery shines at San Francisco World Spirits Competition
With an impressive 17 medals, including 8 Double Golds, Loch Lomond proves its excellence in the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
Published on Jun 04, 2023 05:30 PM IST
With 200% growth in 10 years, India becomes UK's largest Scotch whisky market
The hike in volume still makes up only a fraction of the Indian whisky market due to high tariffs.
Published on Feb 11, 2023 06:05 PM IST
PTI |
World Whisky Day: Enjoy virtual happy hours with these whisky cocktails to sip on a summer evening
Scotch whisky is one of the most celebrated spirits across the world and one can find several occasions to enjoy a peg of their favourite whisky in several ways - on the rocks, with a mixer, or as a cocktail.
Updated on May 16, 2020 09:14 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | hindustantimes.com | Edited by Saumya Sharma
Raise a toast to Scotland’s finest, this World Whisky Day: Tracing the history of The Glenlivet
World Whisky Day is a call for celebration across the world to celebrate this fabulous and much-adored spirit. With the number of distilleries producing whisky continuing to rise, there’s an ever-growing catalogue of whiskies to whet your palate.
Updated on May 16, 2020 02:34 PM IST
Jordan Edwards
‘Absurd to have tariffs on Scotch whisky exports’: Boris Johnson
“I think that tariffs on Scotch whisky would be absolutely absurd - a point that we have made repeatedly to our friends in the United States,” Johnson said.
Updated on Sep 05, 2019 12:40 PM IST
London | Reuters
Scottish scientists create artificial tongue that can detect fake whisky
In a new paper published on Tuesday in the Royal Society of Chemistry’s journal ‘Nanoscale’, the engineers describe how they built the tiny taster and used it to sample a selection of famous Scotch whiskies from well-known brands such as Glenfiddich, Glen Marnoch and Laphroaig in their experiment.
Updated on Aug 07, 2019 02:00 PM IST
Press Trust of India | Press Trust of India, London
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