Whiskey Galore India builds the export bridge — connecting NI craft distilleries with Karnataka's premium on-trade and retail sector.
Following the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (2026), import duty on UK spirits into India has reduced from 150% to 75% — opening a once-in-a-generation window for NI distilleries to enter the world's largest whisky market by volume.
Whether you're a Northern Ireland distillery ready to explore India, or an Indian importer looking for premium UK product — we're the connection.
You craft exceptional whiskey. We identify, qualify and help you access Karnataka's premium on-trade and retail market — including Invest NI cluster funding eligibility.
Looking for distinctive, story-rich UK spirits for your premium portfolio? We curate access to NI's finest craft distilleries — provenance, quality, and trade terms sorted.
Hospitality groups, on-trade buyers, and drinks distributors in Bengaluru and beyond — we bring the product, the story, and the commercial relationship.
A focused, curated approach — not a scatter-gun export strategy. Every partnership is built to last.
We assess product, capacity, and Invest NI cluster funding eligibility before a single conversation takes place.
Direct introductions to vetted Karnataka importers, distributors, and on-trade buyers in Bengaluru's premium sector.
Trade terms, labelling compliance, and logistics — we navigate the detail so you can focus on the product.
This isn't a one-off transaction. We build lasting commercial relationships between NI and India's spirits sector.
The India-UK Free Trade Agreement of 2026 is a structural shift, not a trend. For the first time, UK spirits — including Northern Ireland's world-class craft whiskey — can compete on commercially viable terms in India's market.
Karnataka alone consumes more whisky than many entire countries. Bengaluru's on-trade is growing fast, with premium and imported spirits firmly in demand among its professional class.
Early movers will establish brand presence, importer relationships, and shelf position before the market becomes crowded. That window is open now.
Whiskey Galore India was founded by Alan Jones — a Belfast-based export specialist with deep roots in both the Northern Ireland business community and India's commercial landscape.
Working closely with Invest NI, the UK Department for Business and Trade, and a curated network of NI distilleries, we are building the first dedicated export corridor for NI craft whiskey into Karnataka.
We don't just open doors. We walk through them with you.
Invest NI Cluster Partner — identifying distilleries eligible for export cluster funding
UK-India Roadshow Registered — Department for Business and Trade, Belfast 2026
Karnataka Focus — Bengaluru's premium on-trade and retail sector
Curated, not broadcast — every distillery partnership is qualified and handpicked
Whether you're an NI distillery exploring India for the first time, or an Indian importer looking for premium UK spirits — reach out. Every conversation starts with a simple question: is there a fit?