India, Dec. 3 -- Pernod Ricard India (PRI), a world leader in the spirits industry, today, announced the launch of Seagrams Xclamat!on, its most aspirational homegrown brand portfolio to date. Xclamat!on brings five premium spirits - whisky, vodka, gin, rum and brandy under one brand, at a uniform price point. Xclamat!on is projected to contribute 10% of Pernod Ricard Indias growth in the next decade, backed by the companys legacy of premiumization, scale and Seagram's quality.
Inspired by Indias Aatmanirbhar Bharat vision, the range has been designed and crafted locally for the countrys growing base of aspirational and quality-conscious consumers.
For over three decades, Pernod Ricard India has been at the forefront of shaping the countrys premium spirits industry. Xclamat!on is a brand born from deep consumer insight, designed for Indias next-gen consumer who seek both, premium quality and variety for mixed-gender social occasions. Xclamat!on is boldness, innovation and celebration, in a bottle. The launch marks our first unified brand spanning five spirits categories Whisky, Vodka, Gin, Rum and Brandy in the premium admix segment that is poised to outpace industry growth in the next decade. Xclamat!on is not just a brand, it is a blend of the finest Indian spirits crafted with global know-how for an exceptional taste said Jean Touboul, CEO, Pernod Ricard India.
The whisky is made from Speysides Scotch malts matured in dual cask, blended with Indian grain spirits to give a smooth indulgence. The brandy depicts a perfect mixture of Indian and French grape, matured in French Limousin cask to give a refined palate. The rum offers a recherch of India jaggery rum and aged Jamaican spirit, crafted in multi column copper steel pots to give a bold taste. The vodka is a unique rhythm of Indian terroir, trickle filtered with Russian moonstone technology to give unmatched purity. The gin rises from the infusion of the natural flavors of the juniper berries from Germany with mixed botanicals of India to give 7 distinct flavors.
Xclamat!on crosses boundaries the way consumers cross moods; boldly, playfully, unapologetically. Even the packaging of the range is fun and edgy with its glow-in-the-dark labels, vibrant colors and aluminum snap lids that instantly signal premium quality and its la mode outlook.
True to Pernod Ricards leadership in sustainable practices, the Xclamat!on range continues the companys pioneering move to envisage the bottle as the hero, removing the need for mono-cartons, a step towards sustainability. Xclamat!on will be launched in 14 markets in a phased manner in the first year, beginning with Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Goa, Rajasthan and Daman. With this launch, Pernod Ricard India deepens its commitment to investing in innovation and further strengthening its premium admix offering in one of the most dynamic spirits markets in the world.
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