India, Dec. 13 -- In March 2025, Allied Blenders & Distillers, the largest Indian-owned alcobev firm, moved its premium brands to a new luxury subsidiary, ABD Maestro. It invested Rs.70 crore for an 80 percent stake, with actor Ranveer Singh owning the balance.

Maestro's portfolio includes owned brands such as Zoya gin and Arthaus whisky; acquired labels Woodburns whisky, Segredo Aldeia rum and Pumori gin; and international partners such as Russian Standard vodka. Over the last fortnight, it has launched Rangeela vodka, and Yello whisky, made from a blend of Scottish malts and Indian malt whiskies. With Maestro, ABD is targeting a meaningful share of the Indian luxury spirits market, roughly 12 million cases a year. "We're building Maest...