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A distillery is a place where hard alcohol like whiskey, gin, vodka, rum, etc. are made. And a winery is a place where wine is produced. There are many local, national and international companies that produce premium quality distillery and winery.
In India, there are many famous distilleries and wineries companies. In this article, we have shortlisted the top 10 distilleries and wineries in India. The companies are-
1. United Spirits
United spirits Limited is one of the top Indian alcoholic beverages companies which is the world’s second-largest spirit company by volume as well. It is a subsidiary of the Diago Group of Companies.
United spirits were founded in 1826 in Madras Presidency, British India by Angus McDowell. The present chairman of the company is Mahendra Kumar Sharma and Anand Kripalu is the present CEO of India.
The headquarters of the company is in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. The company produces Indian whiskey, scotch whiskey, rum, brandy, vodka, wine of many brands such as antiquity, black dog, signature, McDowell’s No. 1, Royal Challenge etc.
2. Globus Spirits
Globus Spirits Limited is one of India’s top alcoholic beverages producing companies. The company was established 28 years ago in 1992. The corporation is currently owned by Mr Gautam Premnath Khandelwal, Chairman Mr Ajay Kumar Swarup, MD.
Headquarters of the company is located in New Delhi, India. The products produced by Globus Spirits are Indian Made Indian Liquor (IMIL), Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL), IMFL blotting and Bulk Alcohol-related alcohol beverages.
The company markets its products under many brands such as Ghoomar, Narangi, Bagpiper Whiskey, French Castle etc.
3. IFB Agro Industries Ltd
IFB Agro Industries Ltd is one of the topmost distilleries and wineries of India which was founded 38 years ago in 1982 in Dankuni. The present head office of the company is in South Kolkata, India.
The company is currently run by Mr Bijon Nag, chairman and Mr Arup Kumar Banerjee, CEO and vice president of the company. IFB Agro Industries works with many segments such as Spirit, Liquor and Spirituous Beverages, and Marine Products etc.
The company is engaged with the processing of manufacturing alcoholic beverages, blotting branded alcoholic beverages, processing and packaging of marine food for both domestic and export.
4. United Breweries
United Breweries is an Indian conglomerate company which is one of the leading liquor producing brands in India. It is also one of the oldest manufacturers of alcoholic beverages in India.
The company was formed 163 years ago in 1857 by Vittal Mallya and presently run by Vijay Mallya, chairman of the company. The head office of the company is situated in Bangalore, Karnataka.
The core business of the company includes alcoholic beverages, aviation, engineering and investment in various sectors. The company markets its beer under the brand Kingfisher which is one of the most sold brands of beer all over the world, along with many other brands of alcoholic beverages.
5. Tilaknagar Industries
Tilaknagar Industries, one of the top 10 distilleries and wineries companies in India, is also known as Maharashtra Sugar Mills Limited. The company was established in 1933 by Babasaheb Dahanukar.
But they started the business of industrial alcohol and Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) from the year 1973. The present pioneer of the company is Amit Dahanukar, MD and CEO. Head office of the company is located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
The company sells alcoholic beverages like whiskey under many brands such as Classic Whiskey, White House Premium Whiskey, Senate Royal Whiskey, Mansion House Whiskey etc.
6. Amber Distilleries Limited
Amber Distilleries Limited is one of the leading brands in the business of manufacturing distilleries and wineries in India. The company was founded in 1985 and it has joint ventures with many foreign and Indian MNCs.
Present CEO of the company is Mr Satish Joshi. Head office of the company is located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. The company produces many alcoholic beverages such as Indian whiskey, Indian Made Foreign Liquor, rum, vodka, brandy etc.
7. Empee Distilleries Ltd
Empee Distilleries Limited is an Indian based company of alcoholic beverages which is from South India. The company was founded 50 years ago in 1970 by Mr M.P Purushothaman and currently run by him as well.
The company head office is situated in Pudupet, Chennai, India. The core business of the company is related to the production of alcoholic beverages such as whiskey, vodka, rum, wine, brandy etc. Brands that the company works under are All Gold Brandy, Old Secret Brandy, Old Secret Rum etc.
8. Jagatjit Industries Limited
Jagatjit Industries Limited is a leading Indian distilleries and wineries company which was established in the year 1944 by Mr L P Jaiswal under the patronage of Maharaj Jagjit Singh.
Currently, the company is run by Mr Ravi Manchanda, CEO of the company.
Head Office: New Delhi, India.
The products manufactured by the company are whiskey, vodka, rum, gin etc.
9. GM Breweries
GM Breweries is an Indian alcoholic beverage producing company that was started in 1981 by Shri Jimmy William Almedia. Head office of the company is located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
The company is engaged with the manufacturing and distributing of alcoholic beverages such as whiskey, vodka, wine, rum etc.
10. Radico Khaitan Ltd
It is one of the top 10 leading distilleries and wineries companies in India which was set up in 1943. The current pioneer of the company is Abhishek Khaitan, the MD and CEO of the company.
Head office of the company is located in Bidhannagar, Kolkata, West Bengal. The company produces industrial alcohol, IMFL, rum, whiskey, vodka, gin etc.
The companies mentioned in this article are the best Indian companies of distilleries and wineries that are famous for producing premium quality alcohol beverages. The alcoholic beverages are one of the strongest pillars of the economy of the country. You should also try their distilleries and let us know about how you like it or not.
