TOKYO/MUMBAI -- Japanese beverage maker Suntory Holdings will roll out a whisky brand this week that will sell exclusively in India, the world's largest market, as it tries to gain ground on top distiller Diageo.
Japanese distiller chases Diageo, aiming to sell more than 1m cases by 2022

Suntory hopes the strong brand image of Japanese spirits will translate to big sales for its new, locally blended Oaksmith brand to be offered exclusively in the Indian market. © AFP/Jiji
TOKYO/MUMBAI -- Japanese beverage maker Suntory Holdings will roll out a whisky brand this week that will sell exclusively in India, the world's largest market, as it tries to gain ground on top distiller Diageo.