Whisky
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Explained: Why Indian whiskies are so much cheaper than foreign whiskies
Lifestyle | Jan 28, 2026, 08:09 PM ISTIndian whisky often costs Rs 1,000 while foreign brands sell for over Rs 10,000. The reason is not branding, but how the alcohol is made. From grain-based ageing to ENA blending, we explain what really separates Indian whisky from the real thing.
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Will cheaper Scotch transform India's whisky market under the new India-UK trade pact?
Business | May 18, 2025, 05:30 PM ISTThe India-UK FTA has reduced customs duties on Scotch whisky, offering significant cost advantages to Indian premium whisky makers like Radico Khaitan, Allied Blenders & Distillers, and John Distilleries. These companies expect better margins and accelerated growth due to lower input costs.
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Indian whiskey triumphs as world's best single malt at 2024 London Spirits Competition
Lifestyle | Apr 18, 2024, 06:49 AM ISTThis victory marks a significant moment for the Indian spirits industry, traditionally known for its robust and flavourful grain whiskies. Godawan Century's triumph highlights the growing expertise of Indian distillers in crafting world-class single malts that can compete with the best.
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Which is world's best whisky? Indian single malt which is giving tough competition to global brands
World | Dec 17, 2023, 05:16 PM ISTUnlike many Asian countries where beer dominates alcohol sales, India is predominantly a whisky-drinking nation.
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Cheers! Bottle of Scotch whisky 'Macallan Adami 1926' sells for record $2.7 mn at auction in London
World | Nov 19, 2023, 08:16 AM ISTMacallan Adami 1926: The bottle sold on Saturday is the first to have undergone reconditioning by the distillery ahead of auction. This included replacing the cork and applying new glue to the corners of the bottle labels.
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World's largest 311 litre whisky bottle may fetch Rs 12.49 crore plus in UK auction
Trending | May 02, 2022, 04:42 PM ISTThe world's largest whisky bottle may also become the world's most expensive liquor bottle ever sold when it goes to auction on May 25. The auction will happen in the UK.
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Celebrate World Whisky Day 2020 by making these summer special cocktails at home
Food | May 16, 2020, 02:20 PM ISTIf your favourite tipple is whisky or scotch, pour yourself an extra drink today in honour of World Whisky Day 2020. But instead of the usual on the rocks or a Highball, why not treat yourself to the flavours of a delectable cocktail?
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June 4-5 dry days because of Eid; Full list of all the dry days in 2019
Jun 01, 2019, 02:53 PM ISTHere is the full list of all the dry days in 2019. So your next big 'party' plan doesn't end in disappointment.
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Donald Trump hails cut on motorcycle tariffs by India, rues high duties on American whisky
Business | Jan 25, 2019, 03:09 PM ISTAt a White House event on the Reciprocal Trade Act on Thursday, Trump flashed out a green colour board that had examples of non-reciprocal tariffs from various countries.
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Scotch whisky group threat legal action against Indian blends
May 12, 2014, 05:06 PM ISTLondon: Scotland's whisky manufacturers have vowed to pursue legal action against the “extremely worrying” quantities of cheap Indian blends being imported into the EU, posing “unfair” competition against “genuine” producers.The Scotch Whisky Association, which has
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Getting 'Caned': Indian alcohol's new high
Lifestyle | Mar 20, 2013, 02:39 PM ISTPanaji: No longer fancy your molasses-based rum and whisky? Now get your high on pure sugar cane.With 'Pure Cane', an alcohol double-distilled directly from sugarcane juice, IIT-ian Desmond Nazareth has just qualitatively upped the ante