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DIAGEO Faces New FSSAI Scrutiny Over Packaging and Labelling

by Manaswita Goswami

DIAGEO India is facing heightened regulatory scrutiny after food safety authorities seized around 18,000 boxes of liquor bottles from a United Spirits facility in Bengaluru over alleged non-compliance with mandatory recycled-PET markings. The action comes amid separate regulatory proceedings concerning flavouring and labelling of alcoholic beverages. 18,000 Boxes Seized in Bengaluru The latest action followed […]

MONIN Cup 2026 Returns to India, Celebrating Creativity With Theme ‘Timeless Twists’

by Manaswita Goswami

MONIN India has officially announced the return of the MONIN Cup 2026, the eighth edition of its globally recognised bartending competition that continues to spotlight creativity, innovation, and emerging talent from the hospitality industry. Held every two years across more than 80 countries, the competition has become one of the beverage industry’s most respected platforms […]

25 Years Later, Amoeba Sports Bar Is Betting on Experience Over Entertainment

by Manaswita Goswami

For a generation of Bangaloreans, Amoeba sports bar was where birthday parties turned competitive, friendships were tested over bowling scores, and weekends disappeared into arcade games. Long before “experience economy” became a business buzzword, Amoeba was already selling it. Now, as the brand marks 25 years and returns to Church Street with a reimagined sports […]

Romanov Launches Jazzy Jamun Mint Vodka in Maharashtra, Intensifying Competition in India’s Jamun .

by Manaswita Goswami

Maharashtra, 10 June 2026: Romanov Vodka has expanded its flavoured vodka portfolio with the launch of Romanov Jazzy Jamun Mint Vodka in Maharashtra, introducing a blend of jamun and mint aimed at consumers seeking more adventurous flavour experiences. The launch marks another step in Romanov’s strategy of tapping into locally inspired flavours while keeping pace […]

Ironhill India’s Nostalgic Cocktail Recipe Menu

by Manaswita Goswami

Known for operating the world’s largest microbrewery in Marathahalli, Bengaluru, Ironhill India has steadily expanded beyond craft beer into immersive beverage experiences. Since its launch in 2017, the brand has built a strong identity around globally inspired brewing techniques, locally relevant flavours, and high-energy hospitality. This listicle focuses on the cocktail recipe menu shared by […]

World Whisky Day: From Grain to Glass

by Manaswita Goswami

From Scottish distilleries hidden in the Highlands to India emerging as one of the world’s fastest-growing whisky markets, whisky today is more than just a spirit — it is a global industry built on history, craftsmanship, trade, and culture. Celebrated every year on May 16, World Whisky Day has become a tribute not only to […]

Seoulmate Soju Launches in Karnataka Market

by Manaswita Goswami

There’s a quiet shift happening in India’s alcobev landscape. Drinkers are moving beyond the familiar, seeking experiences that feel global yet personal, playful yet well-crafted. And right at this intersection arrives Seoulmate Soju—a spirit that doesn’t just introduce a new category, but a whole new way of drinking. With its launch in Karnataka, Nuvola Spirits […]

Cocktail Culture in India: Top 7 Places To Try

by interbev

A new wave is taking over cocktail culture in India—and it’s being led by what’s in the glass. Across Mumbai, Jaipur, Bangalore, Pune, and Pondicherry, a fresh crop of bars is putting cocktails at the forefront. This shift in cocktail culture in India is driven by inventive infusions, layered storytelling, and menus that feel as […]

Cocktail Philosophy at Sora: Craft, Culture, Curiosity

by Manaswita Goswami

At Sora, the bar is not just an extension of the kitchen—it is a narrative in itself. Helmed by Sanyog Nikharge, Head Mixologist at The Primo by Mann & Salwa, the beverage program reflects a thoughtful blend of discipline, creativity, and cultural dialogue. From his training with B.Art.Tenders to earning a WSET Level 2 in […]

Karnataka Ends Liquor Price Controls in Major Policy Reform

by Manaswita Goswami

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 […]