Indian Whisky Brand Champions: 10 Biggest-Selling Labels in 2026
TL;DR Indian whisky expanded by five million cases in 2026, with at least one brand recording triple-digit growth. The Brand Champions ranking highlights the ten highest-volume labels
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Svedka Vodka Water RTDs Launch in Fully Transparent Cans from Sazerac
TL;DR Sazerac has launched Svedka Vodka Water, a new ready-to-drink range packaged in fully transparent cans designed to signal clean-label credentials. The move reflects continued strategic investment
English Heritage Gin Renaissance: 6 Market Trends Reshaping Spirits Trade in 2026
TL;DR At least six English Heritage gin expressions have entered the premium on-trade in 2026, commanding £40, £75 retail prices and competing directly with NAS single malts
Shortbarrel Afterswarm Rye Finished in Honey Casks: Full Review 2026
TL;DR Shortbarrel's Afterswarm rye is finished in honey-seasoned casks, producing beeswax, toasted oak, and peppery rye notes that suggest genuine cask integration rather than cosmetic
Found North Batch 012 Cask Strength: 22-Year Canadian Whisky Review
TL;DR Found North Batch 012 is a 22-year cask-strength Canadian whisky demonstrating controlled oak extraction without over-maturation. The release signals renewed interest in aged Canadian spirits and
Botanical Vodka Disrupts Spirits Premiumisation: 10 Bottles Reshaping Trade Strategy
TL;DR Botanical vodka is growing 23% annually, capturing shelf space and margin from whisky in venues and retail. Major distillers including Diageo and Brown-Forman are launching brands
Coca-Cola India Bottler IPO: What It Means for Global Spirits M&A
TL;DR Coca-Cola's planned IPO of HCCB, its largest Indian bottler, signals consolidation in beverage infrastructure with direct implications for whisky distribution, cask demand, and spirits