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Single Malt Wisky

Domestic liquor brands may seek separate standard for single malt whisky

Homegrown Indian liquor makers are mulling approaching food & beverages regulator FSSAI for a separate standard for the Indian single malt whisky that is rapidly scaling with the ongoing trend of premiumisation and has won several prestigious international awards. This will help maintain the sanctity and reputation of Indian single malt whisky -- now exported to 60 countries -- and Indian producers are discussing the move, according to Confederation of Indian Alcoholic Beverage Companies (CIABC), the industry body of domestic AlcoBev manufacturers. The Indian distillers are also taking steps to get a geographical indication tag for their single malt whisky that will enhance the brand's credibility and standards. While the sale of Indian single malt whisky rising in high double digits in the country -- the world's largest whisky market -- the industry is also facing a challenge to keep a check on the emergence of smaller single malt whisky brands. According to CIABC Director ...

Domestic liquor brands may seek separate standard for single malt whisky
Updated On : 29 Dec 2024 | 4:33 PM IST

Indri sells 100,000 cases, turns world's fastest growing single malt whisky

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

Indri sells 100,000 cases, turns world's fastest growing single malt whisky
Updated On : 12 Apr 2024 | 3:35 PM IST

Alcobrew Distilleries eyes higher exports with launch of single malt whisky

Exports are currently a small part of the company's revenue but the management expects it to gradually increase

Alcobrew Distilleries eyes higher exports with launch of single malt whisky
Updated On : 28 Feb 2024 | 6:37 PM IST

India's love of homegrown single malts is shaking up Pernod, Diageo

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

India's love of homegrown single malts is shaking up Pernod, Diageo
Updated On : 17 Dec 2023 | 7:44 AM IST

Why Indian single malt whiskeys could soon turn the table on Scotch

Since scotch accounts for just 2% of the whisky consumed in India, the scope for expansion has distillers in Scotland fairly smacking their lips in anticipation

Why Indian single malt whiskeys could soon turn the table on Scotch
Updated On : 04 Nov 2023 | 1:14 PM IST

India's Indri whisky awarded world's best single malt; all you need to know

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

India's Indri whisky awarded world's best single malt; all you need to know
Updated On : 02 Oct 2023 | 11:37 AM IST

Demand for Indian single malt catching up with rivals from Scotland

The sales of Indian malt under Amrut brands have crossed the sales of Glenlivet 12 years old, which was the highest-sold Scotch in 2022

Demand for Indian single malt catching up with rivals from Scotland
Updated On : 22 Aug 2023 | 11:29 AM IST

Water over single-malt whisky?

Over the course of 10 days, the Lea-Wilsons send filtered tap water through loops that use oak chips and oak dust

Water over single-malt whisky?
Updated On : 13 Oct 2017 | 8:49 PM IST