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Bluegrass, Bourbon & Beyond: an expert guide to Kentucky

While Kentucky may first bring to mind a particular global fried chicken brand, this sun-soaked state offers so much more than finger-lickin wings. There are a million reasons to take a holiday in Kentucky: it’s the birthplace of Bluegrass music, the horse-racing capital of the world, and proudly responsible for 95% of the world’s bourbon – and that’s barely scratching …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

The whisky deals we’re raising a glass to this Christmas

The Independent

Get a daily round-up of the best shopping deals, chosen by our IndyBest experts Sign up to our Daily Deals email Sign up to our Daily Deals email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Lagavulin 16-year-old single malt scotch whisky: Was £83, now £78.95, Amazon.co.uk open image in gallery A …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Demand for our single malts has shown no signs of slowing down: Paul John

Hindustan Times

John Distilleries, which makes Paul John single malts, recently announced a capacity expansion at its Goa facility. John Distilleries, set up in 1996, makes several popular whiskies, including Original Choice, but it was Paul John single malt that put the company on the global map. Sazerac’s backing has helped Paul John whisky make deep inroads internationally. Clearly, a lot of …

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1 month ago

Odisha Adopts Zero-Tolerance Policy Against Illicit Liquor: Excise Minister Prithiviraj

Deccan Chronicle

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has intensified its crackdown on the illegal liquor trade, with excise minister Prithiviraj Harichandan announcing the adoption of a zero-tolerance policy against such activities. “The department will take concrete steps to identify and eliminate areas where illicit liquor sales are taking place, along with illegal distilleries. The administration’s decisive actions come in response to a surge …

Odisha Excise Policy Harichandan Illicit Activities

1 month, 1 week ago

‘Indian distilleries can compete with foreign liquor brands’

New Indian Express

“The tariff should be reduced, but Indian companies should also be able to do business there. They use non-tariff laws such as ageing and maturity eligibility to restrict access to Indian brands. The ongoing India-UK trade agreement raises hope of reduction of 150% tariff on Whiskey from Scotland and the UK. According to the Ministry of Commerce, India imported $354 …

India Indian Million Worth Whiskey Manufacturers

1 month, 1 week ago

Malai kulfi vodka? Jatamansi whisky? How Indian liquor companies came to be possessed by heritage spirits

Live Mint

India’s alcohol business is getting a flavourful makeover as local distillers infuse their spirits with a rich mix of regional ingredients. “For long, Indian spirit brands have been producing IMFL but only now is the ‘I’ in IMFL—the truly ‘Indian’ aspect of the term—coming alive," said Vikram Achanta, co-founder and chief executive of Tulleeho, a beverage consulting firm. Our craft …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Glenlivet: From smugglers’ whisky to global giant

Hindustan Times

1823 was a pivotal year for Scotch whisky. Several distilleries sprang up in Scotland the next year, but it is the global whisky giant The Glenlivet that holds the distinction of being the first officially licenced distillery in the country. The whisky’s success also attracted imitators — at one point, over 20 distilleries — who brazenly called their whisky “Glenlivet”. …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

72 hours in Toronto: from culture and cuisine to nature and adventure, your travel to-do list

The Independent

From the heights of the CN Tower to the shallows of Lake Ontario, Toronto has everything from bucket-list sights and captivating culture to breathtaking nature, charming neighbourhoods and award-winning cuisine. Here’s a taste of how to make the most of three days in Ontario’s compelling capital… Day one Kensington Market makes for the perfect laidback wander around vintage shops and …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Indian Single Malt Whiskies Hold Their Own Against Scotch

Live Mint

The article highlights the rise of Indian single malt whiskies, with a dozen distilleries producing and exporting high-quality single malts. These whiskies are gaining traction in the global market, with awards and recognition from prestigious competitions. The article also explores the factors contributing to this growth, including the diaspora of Indian immigrants in the US and the increasing popularity of …

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2 months ago

AP CID Launches Massive Liquor Raid, Seizing Documents from Eight Distilleries

New Indian Express

15 CID teams raided eight distilleries in Andhra Pradesh, resulting in the seizure of documents related to the production and supply of liquor. The raids were conducted based on complaints received over the past few years, alleging irregularities at several liquor manufacturing units, supply of substandard liquor, and sale of liquor through syndicates.

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2 months ago

Tequila’s Future Is Female

Huff Post

LOADING ERROR LOADING “To succeed as a woman — particularly 30 years ago, when I started — you have to be extremely dedicated to the craft and fight to prove yourself every day,” says Ana María Romero. “Agave from different regions has such unique flavors — some very subtle, some much more prominent.” Romero’s deep understanding of tequila’s complexities has …

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3 months ago

A vital part of a vacation (or any break from day-to-day) should be enjoying your time wherever you are, and for many, that can come with a momentary respite to enjoy the perfect beverage.

LA Times

A vital part of a vacation should be enjoying your time wherever you are, and for many, that can come with a momentary respite to enjoy the perfect beverage. Standouts include mainstay Brewery X, which has brewed many hoppy favorites since 2018; Radiant Beer Co., which features plenty of crisp classics perfect for its large patio; and Unsung Brewing, which …

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3 months ago

Old Monk still hot favourite in Delhi-Mumbai, local brands climb up the ladder: India's alcohol trends revealed

Hindustan Times

What are patrons quaffing in upmarket bars across the country? Over 600 brands found a mention in this year’s report, and 71 Indian brands registered their presence in the top 10 across various spirit categories, said Vikram Achanta, co-founder of 30BestBars India. International Single Malts and Blended Scotch Global whisky powerhouses Glenlivet and Glenfiddich grabbed the first two positions in …

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3 months ago

Join Us for L.A. Times Food Bowl This Weekend, on the Backlot or Online

LA Times

Los Angeles Times Food Bowl, the annual festival celebrating Southern California’s dynamic food scene presented by City National Bank, will celebrate local food legends and rising culinary stars over three days on Sept. 20, 21 and 22 at the Paramount Pictures Studios Backlot. Each session features unlimited tastings from over 40 restaurants, libations from wineries, breweries and distilleries, cooking demonstrations, …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Sugar Stocks Rally Up To 4% As Govt Allows Production Of RS, ENA From Sugarcane Juice

News 18

Sugar stocks rallied up to 7 per cent on September 16 after the Department of Food and Public Distribution authorised sugar mills and distilleries to manufacture Rectified Spirit and Extra Neutral Alcohol using sugarcane juice and B-heavy molasses. The move came alongside the government’s recent approval for sugar mills and distilleries to produce ethanol from sugarcane juice, B-Heavy molasses, and …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Government lifts restrictions on ethanol production from sugarcane juice, sugar syrup

The Hindu

The government has lifted restrictions on production of ethanol from sugarcane juice, b-heavy and c-heavy molasses for the next ethanol supply year that begins in November. In a communication on Thursday, the Department of Food and Public Distribution said sugar mills and distilleries can produce ethanol, as agreed with oil marketing companies, from sugarcane juice, sugar syrup, b-heavy or c-heavy …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

INDRI DECLARED WORLD’S NO. 1 WHISKY YET AGAIN: CONTINUES TO DOMINATE THE GLOBAL SINGLE MALT SPACE WITH A SLEW OF AWARDS

Hindustan Times

New Delhi, 26th August 2024 — Piccadily Distilleries, the proud creators of the globally recognized Indri Single Malt, are thrilled to announce a historic achievement: Indri Single Malt Indian Whisky has been awarded the prestigious title of ‘Whisky of The Year’ at the USA Spirit Rating Awards 2024. Top 15 Whiskies of the Year – Indri Founder’s Reserve 11YO Wine …

Global Spirit Indian Spirits Single Whisky Gold Medal

4 months ago

India’s ethanol blending goals: Balancing fuel production and food security

The Hindu

India is on its way to achieve its target of blending 20% of petrol with ethanol by 2025-26, going by the milestones on blending percentages crossed so far and the increase in ethanol production capacity. Status of ethanol production capacity Twenty per cent by 2025-26 would mean producing some 1,000 crore litres of ethanol for blending with petrol. The roadmap …

Food India States Indian Food Security Production State

4 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court Reiterates Prima Facie View That Second SLP Cannot Be Filed If First SLP Was Dismissed Without Any Reasons Or Was Withdrawn

Live Law

The Supreme Court bench of Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra reiterated its prima facie view that in cases where a special leave petition was dismissed by way of a non-speaking order or withdrawal, the remedy of filing a fresh SLP does not exist. The bench said that this case clearly established that the principles under Order 23 …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Every Aspect of Liquor Scam Under YSRC Will Be Exposed, Says Excise Minister

Deccan Chronicle

Answering a question in the state assembly, the minister said that irregularities took place in many places from the allocation of liquor distilleries to sales. Almost `90,000 crore of transactions were done without digital payments,” the minister said, adding, “We are going to conduct a comprehensive inquiry into the alcohol-related illegalities during Jagan Reddy's period.” He said a special investigation …

Liquor Excise Minister

4 months, 3 weeks ago

AP Excise Minister Kollu says irregularities in liquor scam during YSR regime will be exposed

New Indian Express

VIJAYAWADA: Asserting that every angle of the ‘liquor scam’ that took place during the previous YSRC regime will be exposed, Minister for Mines and Geology and Excise Kollu Ravindra said the irregularities happened right from allotment of distilleries to the sale of liquor. Replying to a question in the AP Legislative Assembly on Friday, he said the government had already …

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4 months, 4 weeks ago

Probe into liquor ‘scam’ in YSRC regime

New Indian Express

VIJAYAWADA: The State government has decided to order a probe into the alleged large scale irregularities that took place in the sale of liquor in Andhra Pradesh during the previous YSRC regime from 2019 to 2024. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu announced it in the State Legislative Assembly after presenting a white paper on the Excise Policy and the discussion …

Liquor State

5 months ago

Madhya Pradesh news: Women protesters ‘buried’ in gravel; CM orders action amid Congress criticism

Live Mint

Police in Madhya Pradesh's Rewa district arrested one individual after two women, who were protesting road construction, were partially buried when murrum was dumped on them from a truck, according to reports on Sunday. The incident in Madhya Pradesh's Rewa district unfolded at Hinota Jorot village under Mangawa police station, stemming from a family dispute. Congress targets BJP in Madhya …

Women Congress Incident Pradesh Madhya Pradesh Madhya Murrum

5 months, 2 weeks ago

Children made to work 11 hours a day at Indian distillery, inspection finds

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Police in central Madhya Pradesh state are investigating the …

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Bluegrass, Bourbon & Beyond: an expert guide to Kentucky

The whisky deals we’re raising a glass to this Christmas

Demand for our single malts has shown no signs of slowing down: Paul John

Odisha Adopts Zero-Tolerance Policy Against Illicit Liquor: Excise Minister Prithiviraj

‘Indian distilleries can compete with foreign liquor brands’

Malai kulfi vodka? Jatamansi whisky? How Indian liquor companies came to be possessed by heritage spirits

Glenlivet: From smugglers’ whisky to global giant

72 hours in Toronto: from culture and cuisine to nature and adventure, your travel to-do list

Indian Single Malt Whiskies Hold Their Own Against Scotch

AP CID Launches Massive Liquor Raid, Seizing Documents from Eight Distilleries

Tequila’s Future Is Female

A vital part of a vacation (or any break from day-to-day) should be enjoying your time wherever you are, and for many, that can come with a momentary respite to enjoy the perfect beverage.

Old Monk still hot favourite in Delhi-Mumbai, local brands climb up the ladder: India's alcohol trends revealed

Join Us for L.A. Times Food Bowl This Weekend, on the Backlot or Online

Sugar Stocks Rally Up To 4% As Govt Allows Production Of RS, ENA From Sugarcane Juice

Government lifts restrictions on ethanol production from sugarcane juice, sugar syrup

INDRI DECLARED WORLD’S NO. 1 WHISKY YET AGAIN: CONTINUES TO DOMINATE THE GLOBAL SINGLE MALT SPACE WITH A SLEW OF AWARDS

India’s ethanol blending goals: Balancing fuel production and food security

Supreme Court Reiterates Prima Facie View That Second SLP Cannot Be Filed If First SLP Was Dismissed Without Any Reasons Or Was Withdrawn

Every Aspect of Liquor Scam Under YSRC Will Be Exposed, Says Excise Minister

AP Excise Minister Kollu says irregularities in liquor scam during YSR regime will be exposed

Probe into liquor ‘scam’ in YSRC regime

Madhya Pradesh news: Women protesters ‘buried’ in gravel; CM orders action amid Congress criticism

Children made to work 11 hours a day at Indian distillery, inspection finds