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Bluegrass, Bourbon & Beyond: an expert guide to Kentucky
6 days, 14 hours ago

Bluegrass, Bourbon & Beyond: an expert guide to Kentucky

The Independent  

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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Demand for our single malts has shown no signs of slowing down: Paul John
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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‘Indian distilleries can compete with foreign liquor brands’
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 …

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AP CID Launches Massive Liquor Raid, Seizing Documents from Eight Distilleries
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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INDRI DECLARED WORLD’S NO. 1 WHISKY YET AGAIN: CONTINUES TO DOMINATE THE GLOBAL SINGLE MALT SPACE WITH A SLEW OF AWARDS
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 …

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

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Children made to work 11 hours a day at Indian distillery, inspection finds
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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Madhya Pradesh suspends licence of Som Distilleries over child labour row
6 months ago

Madhya Pradesh suspends licence of Som Distilleries over child labour row

The Hindu  

The Madhya Pradesh Government on June 19 temporarily suspended the licence of Som Distilleries, a liquor factory in Raisen district. In a post on X, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minster Mohan Yadav said, “Madhya Pradesh is a state which is cited as an example in the country, so if anyone commits a crime here, he will not be spared. M/s Som …

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58 child workers with burnt hands rescued from Som Distilleries liquor factory in Madhya Pradesh’s Raisen
6 months, 1 week ago

58 child workers with burnt hands rescued from Som Distilleries liquor factory in Madhya Pradesh’s Raisen

The Hindu  

At least 58 children, including 20 girls, were rescued from a liquor factory in Madhya Pradesh’s Raisen district where they were working, with the skin on their hands found to be burnt due to exposure to chemicals. National Commission for Protection of Child Rights chairperson Priyank Kanoongo said that a team from the Commission inspected the premises of Som Distilleries …

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Kaushik links Ponnam to alleged NTPC fly ash transportation scam
6 months, 1 week ago

Kaushik links Ponnam to alleged NTPC fly ash transportation scam

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD : Like TDP general secretary Nara Lokesh in the neighbouring Andhra Pradesh, the BRS leaders too are now talking about maintaining a Red Book. Pink party MLA from Huzurabad Padi Kaushik Reddy revealed this while levelling serious allegations against Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar’s son Anup, claiming that the latter was involved in illegal transportation of NTPC fly ash. Speaking …

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Kentucky tourism continues record-setting pace in 2023 with nearly $14 billion in economic impact
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Kentucky tourism continues record-setting pace in 2023 with nearly $14 billion in economic impact

Associated Press  

FRANKFORT, Ky. — Kentucky’s tourism industry stayed on its record-setting pace in 2023, generating an economic impact approaching $14 billion while sustaining nearly 100,000 jobs, Gov. Travelers visiting the Bluegrass State last year spent $9.7 billion as tourism continued its post-pandemic momentum as a key contributor to Kentucky’s growing economy, the Democratic governor said. Last year was even better, with …

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Nod for some distilleries: BRS for Jupally Krishna Rao's removal
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Nod for some distilleries: BRS for Jupally Krishna Rao's removal

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: Alleging that the leaders of ruling Congress accepted “donations” from Som Distilleries, the main Opposition party, the BRS, on Wednesday demanded a probe by a sitting judge into the entry of the firm in Telangana and the dismissal of Excise Minister Jupally Krishna Rao from the Cabinet to prevent any political interference into the investigation. Demanding the removal of …

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Karnataka High Court Weekly Roundup: May 13 - May 19, 2024
7 months ago

Karnataka High Court Weekly Roundup: May 13 - May 19, 2024

Live Law  

Citations: 2024 LiveLaw 218 To 2024 LiveLaw 224 Nominal Index: Kalpatharu Breweries And Distilleries Pvt Ltd AND State of Karnataka. A single judge bench of Justice M G Uma allowed the petition and said “Even if the first information is accepted as it is in the light of the invoice and the permit produced by the petitioner, no offence either …

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Telangana: Liquor outlets, distilleries to be under CCTV surveillance during Lok Sabha elections
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Telangana: Liquor outlets, distilleries to be under CCTV surveillance during Lok Sabha elections

India TV News  

All liquor production points in Telangana have been brought under CCTV surveillance for the first time aiming to check on the illegal flow of alcohol in the run-up to the May 13 Lok Sabha elections. Chief Electoral Office Vikas Raj said to prevent unwarranted liquor distribution during the elections, the state Excise Department is monitoring the sale of alcohol and …

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Commercial Taxes Department unearths ₹528 crore VAT evasion on non-duty paid liquor
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Commercial Taxes Department unearths ₹528 crore VAT evasion on non-duty paid liquor

The Hindu  

HYDERABAD Trouble is brewing for the Telangana State Beverages Corporation Limited as a special audit of two distilleries by the Commercial Taxes department recently has revealed Value-Added Tax evasion on account of non-duty paid liquor at a staggering ₹528.75 crore. The department undertook special audits when it had detected variations in the VAT collections on liquor in comparison to excise …

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Craft rum revolution: India's booming spirits scene welcomes a wave of artisanal offerings
9 months ago

Craft rum revolution: India's booming spirits scene welcomes a wave of artisanal offerings

Hindustan Times  

Back in early 2021, Kasturi Banerjee’s Maka Zai was the only craft rum on retail shelves. With five new launches in the last six months, India’s rum scene appears to have finally got going. Amrut Distilleries, which already has the Two Indies rum in its portfolio, is expected to launch two premium rums this year, while Nao Spirits, which ignited …

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Whisky writer Jim Murray’s tasting notes
9 months, 1 week ago

Whisky writer Jim Murray’s tasting notes

Live Mint  

Jim Murray, regarded as one of the world’s foremost independent whisky experts, helms Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible. Each edition of the Whisky Bible has over 4,600 meticulously crafted tasting notes, providing both aficionados and novices with professionally analysed insights into the world’s illustrious and lesser-known whiskies. The overall quality of Indian whiskies seems good and it’s going to get better …

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Whisky writer Jim Murray’s tasting notes
9 months, 1 week ago

Whisky writer Jim Murray’s tasting notes

Live Mint  

Jim Murray, regarded as one of the world’s foremost independent whisky experts, helms Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible. Each edition of the Whisky Bible has over 4,600 meticulously crafted tasting notes, providing both aficionados and novices with professionally analysed insights into the world’s illustrious and lesser-known whiskies. The overall quality of Indian whiskies seems good and it’s going to get better …

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Amrut Distilleries ED Thrivikram Nikam: ‘A collaborative approach is needed to protect the Indian single malt category’
10 months ago

Amrut Distilleries ED Thrivikram Nikam: ‘A collaborative approach is needed to protect the Indian single malt category’

Hindustan Times  

Amrut Distilleries turned 75 years old late last year. The company’s pioneering entry into the high margin Indian single malts space around 2004, though, puts it into a different orbit. Today, Amrut, which distills one million litres annually, is expanding capacity by 30% to meet the burgeoning demand for its single malts from both home and abroad, says the company’s …

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Meet the new crop of India’s single malt whisky makers
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Meet the new crop of India’s single malt whisky makers

Hindustan Times  

Hormazdyaar Chinoy’s family has been making alcohol for generations. The likes of Chinoy and Hajare echo the concerns of their more established counterparts – as well as whisky experts – regarding the rapid growth of the category and hope that the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India’s regulation defining Indian Single Malt whisky will be followed by more stringent …

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Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah pays tribute to former CM S Nijalingappa on his birth anniversary
1 year ago

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah pays tribute to former CM S Nijalingappa on his birth anniversary

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah paid tribute to former CM S Nijalingappa on his birth anniversary at Vidhana Soudha on Sunday. CM Siddaramaiah pays tribute to former Karnataka CM S Nijalingappa S Nijalingappa, was chief minister of the state from 1956 to 1958 and 1962 to 1968 and has played an important role in the Karnataka Unification movement. When asked about …

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Distilleries player Vishwaraj Sugar improves top-line growth in fourth quarter
1 year, 6 months ago

Distilleries player Vishwaraj Sugar improves top-line growth in fourth quarter

India TV News  

Vishwaraj Sugar, a key player in the distilleries, shares have gained in line with broad-based buying in the market to close higher. Its profit before tax came in at Rs 2.94 crore in the fourth quarter while the same was seen at Rs 25.54 crore in the full financial year, according to an exchange filing by the company. Its executive …

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Sugarcane route is not sufficient to achieve E20 target: official
1 year, 7 months ago

Sugarcane route is not sufficient to achieve E20 target: official

Live Mint  

Sugarcane alone is not sufficient to achieve the 20% blending target, said Union Food and Public Distribution Secretary Sanjeev Chopra on Tuesday. “However, only sugarcane route is not sufficient to achieve the 20% blending target, therefore, ethanol from food-grains such as maize, damaged food grains and rice available with Food Corp of India has also been allowed,” Chopra said while …

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Madras High Court directs Tasmac to disclose quantum and price at which liquor is procured from private breweries and distilleries
1 year, 8 months ago

Madras High Court directs Tasmac to disclose quantum and price at which liquor is procured from private breweries and distilleries

The Hindu  

In a significant order, the Madras High Court has directed the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation to disclose, under the Right to Information Act, all details regarding the quantum of liquor procured by it from individual private breweries and distilleries, and the price at which these are being supplied. Subramaniam allowed a writ petition filed by Coimbatore-based advocate M. Loganathan …

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