Maharashtra Permits Easier Drinking Norms, Longer Hours
Hoteliers, wine shop owners and tipplers in Maharashtra have yet another reason to raise a toast. The state government has decided to issue spot temporary permits for consumption of liquor and extend the timing of wine shops upto 22:00 hrs.

Jack Daniel’s Extends Porfolio
Jack Daniel’s has introduced two new super premium brands of imported whisky in India, Gentleman Jack and Silver Select. Gentleman Jack is available in India at approximately Rs 520 for 30 ml and Silver Select at Rs 800 for 30 ml. Jack Daniel’s is available at approximately Rs 400 for 30 ml.

No Head In Maharashtra Government’s Beer Sop
The state government has reduced excise duty on mild beer manufactured in the state of Maharashtra. Although it is a move that I applaud personally and think that it will finally open the doors to supplying hygienic and safe alcohol beverage to the state tippler, it does have its negative aspects.

‘I Had To Succeed, It Was War For Me’
The room is enlivened by its two orange walls, a Hussain adorns another one, two awards rest on a side table and the chairs are almost transparent.

Radico Khaitan In Talks For Famous Grouse Distribution
Highland Distillers, part of the Glasgow-based Edrington Group and makers of Famous Grouse Scotch whisky, is likely to rationalise its Indian operations by handing over distribution and marketing of its products to Radico Khaitan Ltd as part of its ongoing exercise of reviewing its business plans in the country.