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SC clarifies on distance of liquor shops

Spiritz

The Supreme Court recently tackled the issue of the distance of liquor shop establishments near religious and educational sites, aiming to clear up confusion stemming from conflicting directives since December 2016. Subsequent orders modified this distance to 220 meters for towns with population under 20,000.

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UP to divert molasses for ethanol production

Spiritz

As a result, the state government plans to reduce the molasses quota for the manufacture of country liquor from 26 percent to 25 percent. UP has made significant strides in this area, with ethanol production increasing from around 43 crore litres in 2016-17 to 180 crore litres in 2023-24.

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Remembering Steven Liles

Imbibe Magazine

One day shortly before Christmas in 2016, I called Steven at home to tell him he’d been selected as our Bartender of the Year. I interviewed Steven Liles for that Imbibe 75 issue on October 5, 2016. They had a treasure trove of old liqueurs— maraschino and Crème Yvette that had been sitting in their liquor room for decades.

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Proposal to lift prohibition in Bihar turned down

Spiritz

The representative body of leading Indian alcobev companies, Confederation of Indian Alcoholic Beverage Companies (CIABC) has urged the Bihar government to lift a “complete ban” on liquor in the state, on the lines of the Manipur government’s decision.

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Campari Buying Courvoisier

Cheers

Campari has been purchasing superpremium French spirit brands in recent years, starting with the 2016 acquisition of the Grand Marnier Cognac-based liquor brand and distillery in France. Campari Group, founded in 1860 and headquartered in Milan, Italy, also includes Aperol, Campari, SKYY, Wild Turkey and Appleton Estate.

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The Art of Mixology: Fat Washing

Chilled Magazine

In 2016, I opened ROKC (Ramen Oysters Kitchen Cocktails) in Hamilton Heights, and following its success, I opened NR (’N ROLL) on the Upper East Side in Fall of 2019. Many of the cocktails incorporate house-made syrups, jams, infused liquors, and more. Talk to us about your beverage program.

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Debate on industrial alcohol continues

Spiritz

A nine-judge bench of the Supreme Court, headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud, is currently mired in a contentious debate: does ‘industrial alcohol’ classify as ‘intoxicating liquor,’ subject to state regulation? The heart of the dispute lies within the Industrial (Development and Regulation) Act, 1951.

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