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Why Tariff Cuts Will Make American Whiskeys Like Jim Beam Cheaper, But WON’T Benefit Jack Daniels
The cut in import duties on bourbon whiskey, which were notified ahead of the recent meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump, has sparked interest in this classic American spirit. The import duty reduction from 150% to 100% aims to make the whiskey more affordable, but bourbon remains a niche market in India. However, there are a few nuances - like old favourites such as Jim Beam, Buffalo Trace, Woodford Reserve, and Maker’s Mark will benefit from the tariff cut. However, Jack Daniel’s, the most popular American whiskey sold in India will not. Why’s that? Watch!
28 Feb 2025How Indian Single Malts Conquered The World | Luxury Lounge Episode 1
In 2023, Indian single malt sales overtook multinational giants for the first time. But the story of Indian single malts began in 2004, when Amrut launched its single malt whisky in the UK. Back then, Indian single malts were considered cheap & harsh - and didn’t have many takers. But this all changed in 2009, with the launch of one particular product. This changed the fate of Indian single malts. Watch the full episode of Luxury Lounge here to know which one!
26 Mar 2024Source: A compendium of beautiful and bizarre objects of desire
From Levyltec’s Nanoleaf LED light panels to create a colourful visual mood to Nimboo’s Chanderi Shibori scarf, that’s been dyed with pomegranate peelThe Whiskey River Soap Co.’s soaps, such this one meant for ‘the Creative Type’, are handmade, but come with whacky, tickling branding
1 min read23 Aug 2019Elon Musk to Tesla employees: Just ignore the fuss
Elon Musk rebuilds Tesla team from within amid chaotic exits, share plunges
3 min read8 Sep 2018Tesla rocked by executive departures, Musk web show; stock plunges 10%
Tesla shares see steepest intra-day drop since June 2016 after accounting chief, HR head resign on the same day, CEO Musk smokes marijuana during interview
2 min read7 Sep 2018Elon Musk smokes weed, drinks whiskey on California comedian’s show
Musk says running Tesla is hard, it is difficult to keep a car company alive
1 min read7 Sep 2018Bob Dylan launches new whiskey line
Bob Dylan has teamed with bourbon makers Angel’s Envy to create a trio of small batch whiskeys: A straight rye, a double barrel whiskey and a Tennessee bourbon
1 min read29 Apr 2018John Distilleries to launch first tipple from Sazerac stable in six months
Sazerac Co. had bought a minority stake in John Distilleries last October, securing a toehold in one of the world’s fastest growing markets for alcoholic beverages
2 min read22 Feb 2018Launch pace at liquor firms to be slow this year
Several top companies, from Diageo Plc-run United Spirits Ltd to Pernod Ricard SA and Allied Blenders & Distillers, will predominantly look at launching products in two categorieswhisky and rum
2 min read12 Feb 2018Popular Topics
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