Antiquity Blue Whisky
Latest, 19 Aug: FSSAI revokes order affecting USL’s Baramati-made McDowell’s rum.
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From 5 stories, the newest dated 19 Aug 2026. Summary written 4 Oct 2026.
Antiquity Blue Whisky is a whisky brand made by United Spirits, which is reported as Diageo India. FSSAI notices cover United Spirits plants that produce McDowell's No.1 Rum, Antiquity Blue and Royal Challenge.[1] source: ET Small Business ET Small Business lists United Spirits as Diageo India in its report on the FSSAI order.[2] source: ET Small Business
In August 2026, FSSAI barred sales of select Diageo India, Inbrew and Old Monk spirits made at specified Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra factories, citing artificial or nature-identical flavouring. The order affects brands including Antiquity Blue, Royal Challenge, Bagpiper and Old Cask.[2] source: ET Small Business The notices were issued on 10 July and allege prohibited additives, flavour blending and misleading age claims.[1] source: ET Small Business
United Spirits filed a writ petition on August 1, 2026, challenging the FSSAI notices over flavouring and labelling.[3] source: ET Retail The dispute affects products including McDowell's No. 1 Rum, Antiquity Blue and Royal Challenge.[4] source: ET Small Business FSSAI later revoked its June order affecting USL's Baramati-made McDowell's No. 1 Celebration Matured XXX Rum.[5] source: ET Small Business
Antiquity Blue Whisky has appeared in 10 distinct RetailIntel stories in Aug 2026, most often under retail company and retail brand and most frequently linked to Baramati, Goa and Indore.
Brands most often mentioned alongside Antiquity Blue Whisky
United Spirits, Royal Challenge Whisky, McDowell's No. 1 Rum, Diageo, Inbrew Beverages, FSSAI.
Most-cited sources on Antiquity Blue Whisky
ET Small Business (5 stories), BL · Consumer & Economy (1 story) and ET Hospitality (1 story).
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Who owns Antiquity Blue Whisky?
Antiquity Blue Whisky is made by United Spirits, reported as Diageo India. FSSAI notices name United Spirits plants that produce Antiquity Blue alongside McDowell's No.1 Rum and Royal Challenge. [2] source: ET Small Business[1] source: ET Small Business
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