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Rojita Tiwari wears many hats — and most of them come with a pour. A globetrotting drinks writer, sommelier, educator, consultant, and certified booze judge (yes, that’s a real job), she’s been stirring things up since 2006. Founder of Drinks & Destinations, India’s go-to consultancy for all things wine, spirits, and strategy, Rojita has introduced Baijiu to India, helped launch a Whisky, and judges everything from wine to whisky, rum, gin, vodka, mezcal, baijiu to sake at top global competitions such as CMB and Spirits Selection. She’s bagged titles like Best Wine & Food Influencer (Wine Travel Awards 2023), Ambassador of the Industry Title and twice made it to the “Top Ten Women in Wine in India” list — cheers to that! She is also the only certified International Ambassador of Moutai Flavour Baijius in India. You’ll find her words in Drinks International, Whisky & More, Rumporter, Mint Lounge, Spiritz, Sommelier India and more. Want to raise a glass or a campaign? Reach her @drinksanddestinations or email drinksanddestinations@gmail.com. Cheers!

Category: INDUSTRY TALK

The latest from the drinks industry events, roundups, reports and encounters.

  • JALISCO 2025 – WHERE THE WORLD RAISES A GLASS TO TEQUILA

    JALISCO 2025 – WHERE THE WORLD RAISES A GLASS TO TEQUILA

    This September, the Spirit Selection by Concours Mondial de Bruxelles (CMB), one of the world’s most prestigious spirits competitions, will land in the birthplace of tequila itself—Jalisco, Mexico. The 27th edition will unfold across Guadalajara, Puerto Vallarta, the Magical Town of Tequila, and the Raicilla Route, bringing together experts, producers, and spirits lovers from across…

  • BAIJIU, AI, AND A GLOBAL STAGE: FIVE HIGHLIGHTS OF THE 26TH SPIRITS SELECTION BY CMB

    BAIJIU, AI, AND A GLOBAL STAGE: FIVE HIGHLIGHTS OF THE 26TH SPIRITS SELECTION BY CMB

    The 26th edition of the internationally acclaimed Spirits Selection by Concours Mondial de Bruxelles (CMB) kicked off in Renhuai, China, during the first week of September 2024. This year’s competition stood out for several reasons, making it a landmark event in the world of spirits. With record-breaking entries, cutting-edge technological advancements, and the spotlight on…

  • EXPLORE PROWINE MUMBAI 2024: PROSPIRITS, MASTERCLASSES, AND NETWORKING

    Mark your calendars for November 8th and 9th, as ProWine Mumbai returns for its fourth edition at the Jio World Convention Centre. This premier event has become the go-to hub for the wine, spirits, and hospitality industries, attracting a diverse audience from across the globe. A New Focus on Spirits This year, ProWine Mumbai introduces…

  • 5 THINGS THAT MADE PROWINE MUMBAI 2023 SPECIAL

    ProWine Mumbai 2023 recently concluded its third edition at the Jio World Convention Centre on the 24th and 25th of November. The event, organized by Messe Düsseldorf India and All Things Nice, showcased the finest wines and spirits, attracting significant attention and appreciation from the Wine & Spirits Community in India. Here are five aspects…

  • BACARDI SHIFTS FOCUS: BROWN SPIRITS TO DRIVE FUTURE GROWTH IN INDIA

    BACARDI SHIFTS FOCUS: BROWN SPIRITS TO DRIVE FUTURE GROWTH IN INDIA

    India continues to present an exciting growth opportunity in the brown spirits segment as the number one market globally for whisky as per the IWSR 2021 report. The IWSR 2021 data further reveals that 97.2% of the whisky industry is today dominated by Indian whisky, with a projected CAGR of 4.1% from 2021-26 for the…

  • BREAK THE CHAIN BUT SAVE THE INDIAN HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY

    BREAK THE CHAIN BUT SAVE THE INDIAN HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY

    A year into the pandemic Covid-19 and there’s still no sign of a vaccine shot that can save the hospitality industry in India. Rojita Tiwari spoke to a few key figures from the trade to assess the situation.  One of the worst affected, the bars, hotels, and restaurant industry is grappling with the impact of the pandemic. This…

  • Career Terms In The Drinks Industry

    Career Terms In The Drinks Industry

    Commonly Misused/Misunderstood In the age of social media, it’s easy to be misled by the fancy jargons thrown around frivolously. However, falling prey to this pandemic are drinks professionals who have a credible career with qualification and experience built over the years with hard work and dedication whose influence extends beyond the purview of number…

  • “Industry That Drinks Together, Stays Together” Keeping the spirits high during Covid-19

    “Industry That Drinks Together, Stays Together” Keeping the spirits high during Covid-19

    The global pandemic Covid-19 has wreaked havoc across continents and has sent many countries including India under lockdown. Shutting down public places have also taken away the livelihood of millions and brought an existential threat to many industries including the beverage and food industry. With social distancing becoming the new norm, how’s the industry, making collective efforts to support each other in…

  • LOW-AND NO-ALCOHOL DRINKS TREND AND ALL THINGS CRAFTY AT AGENTS OF CHEER DRINKS FEST

    LOW-AND NO-ALCOHOL DRINKS TREND AND ALL THINGS CRAFTY AT AGENTS OF CHEER DRINKS FEST

    India’s only curated drinks fest, Agents Of Cheer, addresses the latest trends in the global and domestic drinks industry…

  • Vinexpo 2019 – Act for change

    Vinexpo 2019 – Act for change

    A symposium on climate change and impact on the world’s vineyards marked the 20th edition of Vinexpo that was held in Bordeaux from 13-16 May 2019, reports the Bordeaux based wine professional Brinda Bourhis for Drinks & Destinations.  The topic is constantly in the news; just a week before the opening of Vinexpo, we saw…