Tag: Alcoholic Beverages
RETAIL/FMCG ABDL Bets on Premiumisation, Capacity Expansion for Growth

Allied Blenders and Distillers Ltd. (ABDL), one of the India’s leading spirits companies, plans to drive growth through premiumisation, portfolio diversification, distribution expansion and capacity augmentation as it seeks to strengthen its position in the Indian and overseas spirits markets. The company said its focus in FY27 would remain on expanding its Prestige & Above […]

CW Bureau · Jun 12, 2026
RETAIL/FMCG Radico Khaitan Relaunches After Dark Blue Whisky In New Avatar In UP

Radico Khaitan Ltd., an alcoholic beverages manufacturer, has unveiled a refreshed premium packaging for its After Dark Blue Grain Whisky as it seeks to strengthen the brand’s appeal among aspirational consumers amid growing premiumisation in the Indian spirits market. The company said the redesigned packaging reflects evolving consumer preferences and contemporary design trends while retaining […]

CW Bureau · Jun 12, 2026
RETAIL/FMCG ICONiQ White Named World’s Fastest Growing Millionaire Whisky Brand

Allied Blenders and Distillers Ltd. (ABD) ICONiQ White Whisky has been recognised as the world’s fastest growing millionaire whisky brand for the third consecutive year in Drinks International’s Millionaires’ Club 2026 report. ICONiQ White topped the global Fastest Growing Whiskies ranking and emerged as the second fastest growing spirits brand across all categories worldwide. Strong […]

CW Bureau · Jun 11, 2026
RETAIL/FMCG ABD Maestro Expands Zoya Portfolio With Launch Of Pink Mix Berries Gin

ABD Maestro Pvt Ltd, the super-premium and luxury spirits arm of Allied Blenders and Distillers Ltd, has expanded its Zoya Gin portfolio with the launch of Zoya Pink Mix Berries Gin in Maharashtra. Riding premiumisation trend The launch comes amid strong momentum in India’s premium spirits segment, driven by a younger generation of consumers increasingly […]

CW Bureau · Apr 9, 2026
RETAIL/FMCG Camikara Puts Indian Rum On Global Map With Top Awards In UK And US

Over the past decade, Indian single malt whisky has transformed the country’s reputation in global spirits, challenging long-established whisky regions and earning international acclaim. Now it is the turn of Camikara to hog the limelight as the world’s best Indian rum, beating global rum brands. In a landmark moment for Indian spirits, Camikara, India’s first […]

CW Bureau · Mar 12, 2026