Why are urrak and feni only famous in Goa, though cashew is an international crop?

The museum will provide a peek into history of brewing the popular drink.

Usually made from crushed cashew apples or coconut palm sap, the potent drink has fallen out of favour in Goa.

A few pioneers are bringing indigenous spirits into the mainstream.

Boutique liquor companies, government agency attempt to tap a growing market for local flavours.

The legend behind the creation of the Konkan coastline was depicted by Bishubabu, an ex-schoolteacher, who was fascinated by his favourite ...

Slowly, feni and other Goan liquors seem set for an image makeover — like urak, the milder, delicious first distillate of the cashew spirit...

Goa government today classified 'Feni', a form of spirit produced exclusively in the coastal state, as "Heritage Spirit of Goa".

The annual Cashew Trail is not a dreary jaunt into history, a mere mishmash of facts.

Two mascots to be launched during the 'Coconut and Cashew Festival 2014' aims at spreading social awareness against drugs and pedophilia.

Five-star hotels are stocking their bars with private labels of rare whiskies and fine wines, pushing the indulgence of wealthy clients .

Feni, the state drink of Goa brewed from ripe cashew apples and coconut is being marketed outside the state.

After a very long campaign, feni, a beverage distilled out of cashew apple, got geographical indication (GI) in 2009.

Goa’s humble feni, that comes under the category of “country liquor”, is now joining the ranks of Darjeeling Tea, Mysore Sandalwood and Sco...

Feni makers in Goa believe the cashew fruit from which Feni is produced is unique to Goa & therefore Goa should own Feni.

Goans are nothing if not obsessed with food and drink. Why else would they make painstaking dishes like the dessert called bebinca which re...

Goa's liquor industry has moved an application seeking patent for the local brew 'feni', a step, if successful, will provide a fillip to th...