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Old 17th May 2007, 00:30   #1 (permalink)
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Default CHEERS! UB Picks up Whyte & Mackay

Good news for Whisky lovers! Mallya picks up the makers of the famed 'Isle of Jura' malt as well as various other Scotch whiskies.

UK: UB Group closes Whyte & Mackay purchase: Beverage News & Comment

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Old 17th May 2007, 00:32   #2 (permalink)
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Lots of Indian flags fluttering over traditional Scottish breweries these days.
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Hic hic hurray!

And tullee ho, now that has a new meaning!
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Mallya is making a mark.. First Kingfisher airlines..now he buys this...
This news should make MCL and Rudra very happy..

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And tullee ho, now that has a new meaning!
Nope it has had a new meaning since 1999 - check out Tulleeho.com - Your guide to drinking - cocktail recipes, bar reviews, shop, smart drinking, workshops, now sadly defunct.
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YAY!!!! Three cheers for Mallya!!!! Tulleeho indeed

P.S. Gotta check out how much share I have in this one
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Kya, tumko airline kaafi nahi hai kya? Now buying daaru company also?

Makes perfect sense. Whyte and MK whisky.
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Indian biz men are on a buying spree ..... Im waiting when they buy out the White House !!!

Good going Vijay bhai .... kf ko mat bhoolna , beer ho to aiseee !!!
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YAY!!!!
P.S. Gotta check out how much share I have in this one
Going by your signature i would say 35%..

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Kya, tumko airline kaafi nahi hai kya? Now buying daaru company also?
He had a daaru company before he went into airlines.. So you have it completely mixed up.. happens when u are a couple of whiskeys down.

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He had a daaru company before he went into airlines.. So you have it completely mixed up.. happens when u are a couple of whiskeys down.

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Godfather, It seems you are the one whos a few whiskies down .... he was referring to iraghavas statement with that comment !!!

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Daru daru daru daru!!! daru rulezzz guys..don't think i've anything else to say..now, where's my bottle of W&M?
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Scotch made in Scotland by an Indian!!
Man India is Shining. and all these Big guys are making us Proud.
Scottish people will need to Rethink their respect and regard for we Indians,
like the Brits have been forced to over the last few years!!
Ishan is looking up his inventory!! I have just a few 100
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What does this change? Is Scotch going to become more affordable in India? In any case, kudos to King Mallya for this stupendous fishing.

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What does this change? Is Scotch going to become more affordable in India?
Scotch is going to be more affordable in India very soon since under the WTO agreement India is reducing the 250-500% duties it had imposed on foreign liquor substantially. This step is being taken because both US & EU have filed cases against India for these duties & before it becomes a major issue India wants to resolve it by curtailing the duties.
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What does this change? Is Scotch going to become more affordable in India? In any case, kudos to King Mallya for this stupendous fishing.
It gives Mallya access to stocks of Scotch whiskey for his blends, besides of course giving him a portolio of fairly recognized and some really rare brands.

So we can officially get 'Scotch' made in India, blended by UB. Watch out for No.1 McDowells Scotch!

And I'm sure Mr. Mallya will use low-cost (not necessarily LOW QUALITY) Indian whiskey to blend more brands for the international market - cheaper Scotch for sure!

PS: Should we rename this the "Bewda Thread"?
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