Indian Wining Habits Sobered By High Tariffs

by alaaron | March 15, 2007 at 12:37 pm
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One of the more enduring legacies of the British Raj in India has been the elite's affection for a stiff glass of whiskey at the end of the day.

Domestically produced malts and scotches still account for at least 60 percent of all alcohol consumed across the nation. But a revolution in drinking habits is under way, as the country's huge, emerging middle class acquires a taste for wine.

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