The annual Cannes TFWA has just commenced and is set to take place from September 28 to Oct 02. This is the 42nd edition of the conference where over 3,000 brands are set to present their wares. For those who are unaware, the Cannes TFWA World Exhibition is an international meeting place for the duty free and travel retail industry. According to the Cannes office of tourism, “The show is the leading event for the sector. TFWA also offers a programme of conferences and workshops where ideas, experiences and business are shared.”
India’s best presented to the world
Today on Sept 29, renowned Indian alco-bev company Radico Khaitan, known for their award-winning whiskies, unveiled the final two editions of their Rampur Jugalbandi series. The Rampur Jugalbandi series of limited-edition Indian Single Malts has won Radico Khaitan several awards such as the Spiritz Selection Awards 2022 for Product Debut of the Year and the Best World Single Malt at the John Barleycorn Awards 2025. Now with the launch of #7 and #8 of the 8-part series, the Indian Single Malts collection has finally come to a close, marking an important milestone for the brand.
President of Radico Khaitan, Sanjeev Banga said, “Our vision has always been to take India’s finest to the world. The Jugalbandi series represents that spirit, and with the final editions unveiled at TFWA Cannes, we are proud to present the pinnacle of this remarkable journey.”
The Rampur Jugalbandi #7 is described as a fusion whisky with American and Japanese influences infused with ingredients like honeycomb, sandalwood, green tea, and cherry blossom for an oriental finish while Rampur Jugalbandi #8 is described as ” Bold, indulgent, and dessert-like” with notes of dried fruits, fig jam, dark chocolate, orange peel, and warm spices for a full-bodied palate. These whiskies are set to launch in select markets internationally and Global Travel Retail from November 2025. The Rampur series was blended by master distiller Anup Barik who comes from a family of whisky blenders and with decades of expertise under his belt.
The iconic Radico Khaitan
Radico Khaitan, one of India’s largest and oldest beverage alcohol companies was established in 1943, in pre-independent India and has since been responsible for some of the most iconic alcoholic beverages in the country such as, the Sangam World Malt Whisky, Kohinoor Reserve Indian Dark Rum, Jaisalmer Indian Craft Gin, Royal Ranthambore Heritage Collection Royal Crafted Whisky, Morpheus Rare Luxury Whisky Morpheus and Morpheus Blue Brandy, Magic Moments Vodka, Contessa Rum and Old Admiral Brandy among others.
With India making waves globally in the travel retail industry, it is undeniable that Radico Khaitan is putting India on the map for premium and exclusive alcoholic beverages. This monumental milestone is sure to open up pathways for indigenous and budding alco-bev companies to make their mark on the sector in the future.