Basil Alliance Unveils Glandore: India’s First Australian Whiskey at Exclusive Launch Event in Aerocity
New Delhi : Basil Alliance marked a landmark moment in India’s premium alco-beverage industry with the official launch of Glandore Australian Whiskey, becoming the first Australian whiskey brand to enter the Indian market. The exclusive unveiling took place at Hangar Bar, Holiday Inn, Aerocity, New Delhi, in the presence of industry leaders, investors, media professionals, and trade representatives.
The evening witnessed a distinguished gathering from the AlcoBev sector, public relations industry, mainstream media, and venture capital ecosystem, celebrating the arrival of a new international premium spirit in India.
The ceremonial unveiling of Glandore Australian Whiskey was jointly led by:
Mr. Todd Miller, Trade and Investment Commissioner, Austrade South Asia
Mr. Ankur Mittal, Founder, Inflection Point Ventures
Mr. Vibhuti Dixit, Founder & Managing Director, Basil Alliance
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Todd Miller highlighted the significance of the launch in strengthening Indo-Australian trade relations within the AlcoBev sector. He emphasized Austrade’s continued support for innovative market ventures that foster stronger bilateral business opportunities between India and Australia.
Mr. Ankur Mittal congratulated the Basil Alliance team on achieving a major commercial milestone and reaffirmed his confidence in the company’s long-term growth potential in India’s rapidly expanding premium spirits market.
Adding another highlight to the evening, Basil Alliance also announced the launch of “The Basil Club”, an experiential initiative designed to host curated alco-beverage tasting sessions across Delhi NCR. The platform aims to showcase established global brands already available in India while also helping international brands test consumer response before officially entering the Indian market.
The launch celebration featured a specially curated cocktail experience crafted around Glandore Australian Whiskey, allowing guests to explore the brand through bespoke mixology creations in an immersive aviation-themed setting.
The evening concluded with networking sessions, tasting experiences, and interactions with industry stakeholders, making the event a notable addition to India’s evolving premium spirits landscape.
