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Bourbon bets big on India's growing market

Deutsche Welle · · 1138 words · By Murali Krishnan
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“India drinks more whiskey than any other country in the world.”
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The provided web search results for India's general profile do not mention whiskey consumption rankings. While one result mentions India consumed 212.7 million cases in 2018, it does not state that India drinks more than any other country.
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web search NEUTRAL — India, officially the Republic of India, [j][20] is a country in South Asia.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/India
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web search NEUTRAL — 1 day ago · Discover India. Explore India facts, culture, history & comprehensive country profile with maps, statistics & research resources for students & travelers.
https://www.countryreports.org/country/india.htm
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web search NEUTRAL — 1 day ago · India is a country that occupies the greater part of South Asia. It is a constitutional republic that represents a highly diverse population consisting of thousands of ethnic groups. It is…
https://www.britannica.com/place/India
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“Roughly 230 million cases are consumed here annually, accounting for nearly half of global whiskey sales, according to the International Wine and Spirits Research”
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One search result mentions India consumed 212.7 million cases of whiskey in 2018 and references IWSR, but the specific figure of 230 million cases accounting for nearly half of global sales is not corroborated by a second independent source in the provided evidence.
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web search NEUTRAL — Nearly 65% of whiskey consumers prefer their drink served neat or on the rocks, indicating a preference for premium presentation.Irish whiskey exports accounted for approximately 16 million cases in 2…
https://zipdo.co/whiskey-industry-statistics/
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web search NEUTRAL — India consumed 212.7 million cases of whiskey in 2018.Indian whiskies, notwithstanding, India is still the sixth biggest global destination for Scotch whisky. The Indian influence on the whisky market…
https://www.ambrosiaindia.com/2020/11/alcohol-consumption-in…
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web search NEUTRAL — Global whiskey consumption shows diversified regional distribution, with North America holding approximately 32% share, Europe commanding nearly 38%, Asia-Pacific accounting for about 24%, and Middle …
https://www.360researchreports.com/market-reports/whiskey-ma…
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“In 2024, India imported just $8.8 million (€8.1 million) worth of US-produced whiskey”
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The search results provide general information on Indian foreign trade and unrelated content (movies/China imports), but no specific data on US-produced whiskey imports for 2024.
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web search NEUTRAL — Foreign trade in India includes all imports and exports to and from India. At the level of the Central Government, trade is administered by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Foreign trade account…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foreign_trade_of_India
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web search NEUTRAL — China’s top 10 import categories totaled over three-quarters (78.4%) of the overall value of its product purchases from other countries. Imported machinery including computers posted the biggest incre…
https://www.worldstopexports.com/chinas-top-10-imports/
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“For years, a 150% import tariff meant bourbon was prohibitively expensive in India”
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Multiple independent sources (The Spirits Business, Craft Cask, and another trade report) confirm that India had a 150% import tariff on bourbon.
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web search NEUTRAL — In a significant trade policy shift, India has reduced tariffs on imported bourbon whiskey from 150% to 100%. This move marks a step toward fostering stronger economic ties with international markets,…
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/india-cuts-bourbon-tariff-fro…
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web search NEUTRAL — India will immediately reduce its 150% import tariff on Bourbon from the US to 100% following talks between the US and Indian presidents.
https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2025/02/india-slashes-bou…
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web search NEUTRAL — 'You look at India, 150 per cent tariff on American alcohol. Do you think that's helping Kentucky bourbon be exported into India?
https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/world/india-imposing-150-p…
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“Recent US-India trade talks reduced that duty to 100%”
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Some sources state the duty was reduced to 100% (The Spirits Business, Craft Cask), while other sources explicitly state the duty was slashed to 50% as part of trade negotiations.
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web search NEUTRAL — India has reduced import tariffs on bourbon whiskey from 150% to 100%, a move expected to benefit American distillers and improve trade relations with the United States.
https://craft-cask.com/news/india-bourbon-whiskey-tariffs-us…
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web search NEUTRAL — New Delhi: Import duty on bourbon whiskey was slashed to 50 per cent by India as it warmed up to negotiating a mega trade deal with the US.However, there has been no reduction in basic customs duty on…
https://www.onmanorama.com/news/india/2025/02/15/customs-dut…
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web search NEUTRAL — India has reduced import duty on bourbon whiskey to 50 per cent as part of its efforts to negotiate a major trade deal with the US.
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/cons-products/…
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“According to the Kentucky Distillers' Association, warehouses across the state now hold a record 16.1 million barrels of ageing bourbon”
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Two independent sources confirm the figure: one mentions 'about 16 million barrels' and another specifically states '16.1 million barrels' citing the Kentucky Distillers' Association.
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web search NEUTRAL — Bourbon whiskey is a barrel-aged American whiskey made primarily from corn. The name derives from the French House of Bourbon, although the precise source of inspiration is uncertain; contenders inclu…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bourbon_whiskey
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web search NEUTRAL — As of January, there were about 16 million barrels of bourbon aging in Kentucky warehouses — more than triple the amount held 15 years ago, according to the Kentucky Distillers’ Association. But sales…
https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/tariffs/2025/12/21/jim-beam-paus…
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web search NEUTRAL — Kentucky currently holds 16.1 million barrels of bourbon and roughly 17.1 million total barrels when other aging spirits are included. Even using the conservative bourbon-only figure, the math produce…
https://nchstats.com/kentucky-barrels-of-bourbon/
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“The assessed value of those barrels reached $10 billion (€9.2 billion) in 2025, carrying a tax burden of roughly $75 million.”
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The search results for 2025 provide general calendar and pop culture information but contain no financial data regarding the assessed value of bourbon barrels or tax burdens.
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web search NEUTRAL — 2025 (MMXXV) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar, the 2025th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 25th year of the 3rd millennium and the 21…
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025
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web search NEUTRAL — Dec 14, 2025 · In 2025 numerous countries—such as the United States, Canada, and Germany—installed new national leaders, and some transitions were contentious. Several African countries experienced co…
https://www.britannica.com/topic/2025-Year-in-Review
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web search NEUTRAL — Dec 18, 2025 · She also became the first Black woman to win country album of the year. Beyoncé appears at the 67th annual Grammy Awards on February 2, 2025 in Los Angeles California.
https://www.history.com/articles/2025-events
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“Bourbon sales in the US fell nearly 8% last year”
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The search results provide general information about the US and its government but do not contain any data on bourbon sales trends or percentage decreases.
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web search NEUTRAL — United States - Wikipedia
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web search NEUTRAL — The most known companies are based in US: McDonald's, Apple, Microsoft, Facebook, Google and etc. US nature is very rich and diverse and full of beautiful National Parks and landscapes.
https://ontheworldmap.com/usa/
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web search NEUTRAL — An official website of the United States government Here's how you know Español Call us at 1-844-USAGOV1 ... All topics and services The U.S. and its government Government benefits Immigration and U.S…
https://www.usa.gov/
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“The Wall Street Journal recently reported that Kentucky, which produces about 95% of the world's bourbon, is now sitting on roughly a decade's supply.”
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No evidence was found in the search results to support or refute the Wall Street Journal report regarding a decade's supply of bourbon.
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“Beverage alcohol sales in India rose by 7% in the first half of 2025, according to data from the Confederation of Indian Alcoholic Beverage Companies (CIABC)”
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No evidence was found in the search results regarding beverage alcohol sales growth for the first half of 2025 or data from the CIABC.
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“Brands such as Officer's Choice and Imperial Blue remain mass market giants”
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“Jim Beam is already bottled in India”
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“Bourbon and Tennessee whiskey together currently sell fewer than 300,000 cases annually in India, compared with roughly 8.5 to 9 million cases for Scotch.”
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