Allied Blenders to invest ₹115 crore in single malt whisky entry
Allied Blenders and Distillers plans a malt distillery and maturation warehouse in Maharashtra, targeting about 3 million bulk litres of annual capacity and commissioning by Q3 FY28. The move expands its premium spirits portfolio beyond Officer’s Choice.
What happened
Allied Blenders and Distillers Ltd · Allied Blenders will invest up to Rs 115 crore in a Maharashtra malt distillery and maturation warehouse, entering single
Key facts
- Rs 115 crore additional capital infusion for malt distillery-cum-maturation warehouse
- Around 3 million bulk litres annual capacity
- Expected commissioning by Q3 FY28
- Rs 10 crore additional contribution for cost overruns
- Presence in 39 international markets
What changed
Allied Blenders will invest up to Rs 115 crore in a Maharashtra malt distillery and maturation warehouse, entering single malt whisky. The 3-million-bulk-litre facility is targeted for Q3 FY28, alongside Rs 10 crore for existing project cost overruns.
Why this matters
Allied Blenders’ ₹115 crore malt distillery investment signals a major premiumization push, requiring new capabilities in long-cycle whisky production, maturation and brand building ahead of its planned Q3 FY28 launch.
What to watch
- Construction milestones and confirmation of Q3 FY28 commissioning.
- Malt whisky capacity utilization, cask procurement, and maturation inventory disclosures.
- Capex revisions above or below the announced ₹115 crore investment.
- Announcements of a master distiller, premium brand name, distribution partnerships, or export strategy.
- State excise-policy changes in Maharashtra and other high-value whisky markets.