Whiskies

Expedition matured for eight years in a specially sourced European Sherry cask, developing deep, opulent flavours

The Indian alcoholic beverages industry is set for improved profit margins and heightened sales in FY25, says ratings agency

As India comes into its own as a maker, not just consumer, of whisky, its single malts are reshaping the country's $33 billion spirits market

Indri whisky is the first Indian whisky to win this renowned award

United Spirits's higher-priced products, called 'Prestige & Above' segment, accounted for 72.5% of net sales in FY22

Rare whiskey, which was the best performer in 2018, fell to the third place with an annual price increase of 5%

Age statement Japanese whiskies that charmed the world continue to elude Indian buyers. But a taste of them is here

On a warm evening in June, the thirsty crowd milling about a Brooklyn event space might have gladly sipped glasses of white wine, or crisp gin & tonics. Instead, all held drams of golden whisky in their hand.The event was to celebrate the introduction of Toki, a new offering from Japanese whisky maker Suntory, with gentle almond and grapefruit accents and no age statement. It's just one of a growing number of what we're dubbing "whisper whiskies"-pale-hued, refreshing spirits with a deliberately light, mellow flavour profile, offering an antidote to bold bourbons and brooding, smoky Scotches.These whiskies span fresh, grassy bottlings from Ireland (Kinahan's, Tullamore D.E.W.) to heathered Scotches without peat (Compass Box Enlightenment) to Japanese (Toki, Kikori) and American whiskies made with a lighter hand on the oak. All are ideal for drinking during the warm-weather months and into the crisper days of autumn.What's behind these easy sippers? A little bit of demand, said Flav