Indian whiskies to the fore
July 11, 2023
If there is a drink to mark India’s progress since independence, it would have to be Indian whiskies. As our country has progressed so has
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Gagan Sharma
Rum-maging
June 17, 2023
Ever since the term ‘shidhu’ was mentioned in our Vedas, the world has known of rums. Yes, you read it right, we documented it first.
Raise the Bar
February 28, 2023
Distilling the perfect cocktail is an artful production: The idea, inception, curation, preparation, portions, presentation, nomenclature, the storytelling, and finally the actual taste test. India
Toasting India
February 7, 2023
The Indian spirits industry is currently going through an ‘Aha’ moment; rather late, considering it is one of thelargest consumers of spirits globally. Despite that
Wine-ing Move
December 23, 2022
Would it be fair to say that wine is the most remarkable elixir of the Alco-bev world? It may provoke comment, but one fact will
The surge of Agave in India – A beyond the shots story
November 30, 2022
TEQUILA & AGAVE THEN A decade ago, no party wrapped before a round of Tequila shots, followed by morning vows of never touching the spirit
A Taste of Feni
November 8, 2022
Much like there’s very little sense in reading versions of Indian history written by European historians, it’s imperative Indians talk about their own heritage drinks.
The Rapid Rise Of Sangiovese (In India)
October 13, 2022
Once the Sangiovese bug bites you, it’s hard to get rid of it. The surge in its popularity in the past few decades, through the
What Are Desi Flavours And Ingredients Doing In Your Cocktail Glass?
September 6, 2022
Say cheers to feni, toddy, mahua, fermented peels and more such ingredients making your desi cocktail a cut about the rest. India is not only
Shaken and Stirred
August 18, 2022
Beyond large format, feisty community drinking fests, there is a small breed of canny connoisseurs who prefer the art of the aperitif and the flow