Spiritz

JANUARY 6, 2024

Recently, when the Chief Justice of India, DY Chandrachud was hearing an appeal in a trademark dispute case involving two liquor manufacturers, a couple of whisky bottles were displayed before him by the Senior Advocate Mukul Rohatgi to prove the infringements. It was a rare moment before the apex court. Mukul Rohatgi appeared before the CJI bench in Pernod Ricard’s appeal to prevent an Indore-based company, JK Enterprises, from manufacturing beverages under the ‘London Pride’ name.

Liquor 110

Liquor Bottling 110

Drinkhacker

JANUARY 6, 2024

Amaro Lucano is one of the many delightful amari of Italy, and it continues to make inroads in the U.S. market, where it only recently returned for sale. Now, consumers who want the bracing flavor of Lucano without the booze have a new option: Amaro Lucano Non-Alcoholic. How’s it made? I’m not sure. The details are as murky as the recipe, which includes elderberry, myrtle, rosemary, citrus, and chamomile among its 30 or so ingredients.

Alcohol 96

Alcohol Liqueur Bitters Bottling 96

Drinkhacker

JANUARY 6, 2024

Joyus — or rather, Jøyus — is a new entrant into the NA wine category, producing a spray of wines made by dealcoholizing real wine, then blending in water and grape juice to plump things back up. We received two expressions from the company, a sparkling white wine and a cabernet sauvignon. Joyus Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Wine – This is a white wine made from undetermined dealcoholized wine plus added white grape juice.

Alcohol 93

Alcohol Wine 93