Category: WHAT’S NEW!

About products new in the market.

  • AFTER DINNER: ANJUNA’S ULTIMATE LIVING ROOM COCKTAIL RETREAT

    This is the newest bar in Goa where cocktails tell stories, and every evening feels like home. Situated in the lively locale of Anjuna Beach, After Dinner emerges as a refreshing addition to Goa’s nightlife. With a spectacular view of the Arabian Sea, this space redefines what a bar experience can be, blending a homely…

  • 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…

  • LA MADRE VERMOUTH ENTERS INDIA

    The rising cocktail culture in India has opened doors to many international mixers, bitters, and brands in the aperitif drinks category. The increasing popularity of low-alcohol, aromatized drinks using herbs and spices, etc. has expanded the market for such drinks even further. Understanding this trend, Morgan Beverages, one of the prominent importers of ciders, German…

  • “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…

  • 20 Drinks To Try In 2020

    Drinks & Destinations brings to you a boozy guide with some popular brands and emerging drinks trends that you must watch out for in 2020.   White spirits category in India will remain a favourite amongst the bartending community even in 2020. Gin has received a fresh infusion of excitement with some home grown brands. While…

  • SIR JOHN NEW ‘BREWED IN INDIA’ BEER FROM CANADIAN BEER MAJOR

    The subsidiary company of Canada based Azim Capital and Toronto Ale Brewing company, Kanoe Impex India Pvt. Ltd. recently rolled out its first brew from India called SIR JOHN. The lager beer produced under a contractual brewing and bottling arrangement with Denzong Breweries Pvt Ltd (owned by the Bollywood actor Danny Denzongpa) is planning to…

  • J’ NOON- FIRST LUXURY FINE WINE FROM INDIA

    Luxury Fine Wine from India! Yes, it’s true. In 2015 I was asked by an international magazine to write a piece on the fine wines from India. When I told them that the price of the most expensive Indian wine was around 25 euros the story idea was dropped. We are still far from producing…

  • Our/Vodka By You!

    What if you are given a chance to infuse your own vodka? What if you get to decide the flavour of your vodka? A super premium global vodka brand that is created locally by partnering with the local people in 5 cities (as of now) is now available in India. Our/Vodka, as the name suggests,…

  • Grover Zampa Launches India’s First Bubbly with Gold Flakes

    How does a sparkling wine with 24 k gold flakes taste? Delicious. At least that’s what most of the guests present at the launch event had to say about Grover Zampa’s new sparkling wine Auriga celestial.

  • Whisky, Tequila & Gin To Drive Growth In The Global Spirits Category

    Good news for the spirits industry. According to the latest IWSR Forecast (2017-2021), whisky, tequila and gin will be driving the growth for the spirits category. The report also suggests that the Chinese spirit Baijiu is about to see the largest growth in the spirits categories over the next five years. Also, news for the…