FSSAI bars select Diageo and Inbrew liquor brands over flavouring violations

FSSAI has halted sales of select United Spirits (Diageo) and Inbrew whisky and rum products, including variants of Antiquity Blue, Royal Challenge, Bagpiper and Old Monk, citing non-compliance over added flavours and prescribed production standards.

— Source publishedMon, 3 Aug, 2026, 12:31 IST·First seen Mon, 3 Aug, 2026, 13:29 IST·Source ET Retail

What happened

United Spirits (Diageo) · FSSAI has barred select Diageo/United Spirits and Inbrew whisky and rum products, citing use of artificial flavours instead of

Key facts

  • Three Old Monk rum variants

Why this matters

Any alco-beverage partnership, acquisition or distribution diligence should intensify scrutiny of formulation approvals, manufacturing standards and regulatory exposure across brand portfolios.