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“Whisky Wanderlust” – An exclusive whisky trail to Scotland

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During the 9-day trip, club members will take part in distillery tours and exclusive tastings whilst exploring the picturesque landscapes of Scotland. Bangalore, July 17, 2023 – Single Malt Amateur Club India (SMAC), a leading platform for whiskyenthusiasts, in collaboration with Godawan Artisanal Single Malt from Diageo India and Estuary Premium Blending Water is thrilled …

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Investing in Whisky? Should We?

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Whiskey isn’t just a beloved spirit and cultural institution. It can also be a profitable investment. Just like wine, the culture and market around whiskey have made it a valuable product. While common bottles aren’t worth much, the right bottle can be worth hundreds, even thousands, of dollars. The U.S. industry as a whole is …

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Kultainen- The Golden Wine Launches in Sky by Finnair

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The new Nordic dessert wine, named ‘Kultainen,’ has been launched in partnership with the award-winning Ainoa Winery in Hollola and marks one of the first times a Finnish berry wine has ever been served in the skies. Honoring the Finnish flair at 35,000 feet in the air Translated as ‘Golden,’ to represent the rich color …

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Sheep Wool Can Help in Better Wine Making

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Wool fleeces are being put down on grapevines at one north Wales vineyard after they were found to cut the need for chemicals and improved fruit quality. It followed a chance comment from celebrity TV farmer Gareth Wyn Jones on a visit to the Gwinllan Conwy Vineyard. After a small-scale trial, the vineyard is now …

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Goslings has introduced its first ocean-aged expression

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The experimental rum was aged on crossings between New Jersey, US, and Bermuda, and was created to celebrate ocean adventures and Goslings’ origins on the island of Bermuda. “For the first time, we let go of the ageing process and let mother nature take the reins on the open ocean,” “The stormy seas and air …

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Chattanooga Whiskey named Craft Producer of the Year

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Chattanooga Whiskey is best at its craft — literally. The local business took home the “ever competitive” title. “This year’s award winners are a perfect demonstration of the versatility on show in the modern-day whisky industry. To see the way producers continue to adapt is truly inspiring and I can’t wait to see what this …

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World’s first carbon-neutral rum is now available in the UK

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Spirits importer and distributor Emporia Brands has added the world’s first carbon neutral rum, Ron Barceló, to its UK portfolio. Ron Barceló, which recently ranked as number six in The Spirits Business’ top 10 biggest selling rum brands of 2022, is the only rum produced with 100% sugarcane juice from its own plantations in the …

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Buckingham Palace launches new Coronation gin with raspberries

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The gin is spiced with pink peppercorns and cassia bark, and sweetened with orange peel and rose petal The pink gin, infused with hand-picked raspberries grown at the King’s Berkshire residence, was released on Friday by the RCT, a department of the Royal Household. Described as blend of sweet and fragrant botanicals, the drink is …

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Four Seasons Hotel Milano has its Own Exclusive Gin

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Stilla Gin is born: a versatile and contemporary spirit that comes from the combination of four botanicals inspired by the four seasons and hand-picked on the mountains of the Aosta Valley Stilla Gin, the new gin created by Four Seasons Hotel Milano, was born from the desire to create a unique spirit that invites guests …

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Aristrocrat Makers Planning to Enter Single Malt Segment

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Jagatjit Industries Ltd, the maker of Aristocrat brand of liquor, is planning to enter the single malt segment, promoter Roshini Sanah Jaiswal said. The company is preparing to launch a single malt and another high-end spirit targeted at the millennials to tap the market for premium liquor. Jagatjit Industries makes whisky, brandy, vodka and gin …

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Bira91 raises $70M funding from Japan’s Kirin Holdings

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Bira91 has raised $70 million in Series D funding from Japan’s Kirin Holdings. The deal takes Kirin’s shareholding in the company to nearly 20% from its earlier 10%. The company will use the funds to expand production capacity by commissioning new breweries and expanding its existing facilities. The capital will also be deployed to expand …

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Diageo India initiates phased removal of mono cartons

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Diageo India, a beverage alcohol company has announced the removal of mono cartons from its brands in a phased manner, starting with its premium Scotch brands VAT 69, Black & White and Black Dog. Mono cartons are cartons used for the compact packaging of products. This is in line with the company’s ‘Society 2030: Spirit …

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Tilaknagar Industries net profit rises to Rs 13.88 crore in Q2; Revenue jumps 36.5 per cent

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Tilaknagar Industries Limited (BSE: 507205) (NSE: TI), a leading Indian-Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) manufacturer, has reported a 22.8 per cent increase in net profit at Rs 13.88 crore in the quarter ended September 2022, up from Rs 11.30 crore in the same period a year ago. The company registered a 36.5 per cent jump in …

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First Single Malt Whiskey by Jack Daniel’s

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In a move that continues the recent expansion beyond Old No. 7, Jack Daniel’s just announced the launch of its new sherry-cask finished single malt. For the first time in its storied history, the Jack Daniel Distillery is introducing a 100% malted barley grain bill with the new Jack Daniel’s Twice Barreled Special Release American …

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Limited Edition Johnnie Walker Scotch – Ghost & Rare

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The third offering in this limited-edition series, Johnnie Walker Blue Label Ghost and Rare Glenury Royal draws on rare casks from the legendary Highland “ghost” distillery of Glenury Royal, a hidden treasure of the whisky world, which closed its doors in 1985. The Ghost and Rare series explores just eight of the rarest whiskies within …

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Legacy – Bacardi Launches Brown Liquor in India After 25 Years of Existence

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Bacardi enters the Indian whisky category with the launch of a new blend, called Legacy. Legacy, which is said to symbolise the ‘culture and passion’ of India, has been made with select Indian grains, and combines Indian and Scottish malt whiskies. The resulting liquid offers subtle peaty notes, fruity notes, and undertones of toasted oaks …

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Magic Moments Vodka Cocktail – RTD

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Made with a vodka base with 4.8% alcohol content, Magic Moments Vodka Cocktail range comes in cans packaging with a light-hearted look and feel to embody the spirit of relaxed, at-home and outdoor occasions. Priced ranging between Rs 200 – Rs 250, Magic Moments Vodka Cocktails will be available in three stimulating flavours – Cosmopolitan, …

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Bombay Sapphire Traps The Taste of The Setting Sun In Its New Gin

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Being one of the world’s leading premium gin brands that sustainably source all their botanicals, their new ‘Sunset’ edition, now introduces three new botanicals such as Indian white cardamom, golden turmeric, and Spanish Mandarin into the mix. More so, perfectly bottling up the tropical charm of the land of Susegads, Goa, and her beautiful sunsets. …

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Impact of Microbiology on Beer

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Microorganisms play a crucial role in determining the main characteristics of a beer, such as appearance (turbidity, colour), sensation (carbonation), flavour, and aroma, and there is still a world of microbes to be discovered and used in the production of different beers. Yeasts are the main microorganisms in beer production, with Saccharomyces cerevisiae (ale-type beers) …

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The King Of Beer is Taking Over Qatar

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At the Qatar Distribution Company — the only alcohol retailer in the conservative Muslim country — a massive poster with Budweiser branding featuring Lionel Messi was plastered across the entrance. Then more of Doha’s bars and restaurants started offering Budweiser on tap, a new choice in a city of Heineken draughts. Anheuser-Busch InBev Worldwide has …

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