India’s premium spirits landscape is witnessing a shift as emerging brands introduce products designed for modern drinking culture. Among the companies gaining attention is Blisswater Industries, a Bengaluru-based alco-bev company building a portfolio that combines storytelling, flavour innovation, and strong brand identity. Founded by entrepreneur Varna Bhat, Blisswater Industries has steadily expanded its offerings with […]
Karnataka is set to implement one of the most significant alcohol policy reforms in India in decades. Beginning April 2026, the state will end government-controlled liquor pricing, introduce an alcohol-in-beverage (AIB) based taxation system, and simplify its pricing structure, fundamentally reshaping how alcoholic beverages are priced and taxed in the state. Announced as part of […]
Founded in 1912 in Bourges, France, MONIN has grown from a small wine and spirits trading business into one of the world’s most recognised flavour solution brands for hospitality professionals. Today, the company produces a wide range of syrups, fruit purées, liqueurs, and gourmet flavouring products used across cafés, bars, restaurants, and kitchens in more […]
A day that celebrates the people who know your drink before you do, February 24, World Bartender Day, isn’t just another date on the industry calendar. It’s a nod to the people who remember your usual, rescue a bad day with a well-timed pour, and somehow convince you to try a spirit you swore you […]
The fifth edition of ProWine Mumbai unfolded with a sense of maturity that was hard to miss. What began years ago as a platform to introduce India to the world of wines and spirits has now become a serious annual meeting point for the global alcobev trade. In 2025, the shift was unmistakable: India is […]
