Can India's Rare Toddy Liquor Become The Next Mezcal? | Big Business
Published at : 23 Dec 2025
India's alcohol market is booming, but traditional spirits like coconut and cashew feni are struggling. We went to Goa, India, to find out how some distillers are hoping to cash in on feni, and what sets this spirit apart from others on the market.
00:00 - Introduction 01:21 - Heading To The Coconut Grove 01:54 - A Deadly Climb 02:51 - The Process Of Toddy Tapping 04:53 - India's Booming Alcohol Market 05:50 - Feni As A Premium Spirit 06:15 - Distilling Coconut Feni 06:55 - The Rise Of Mezcal 08:26 - Making Cashew Feni 09:50 - Keeping Toddy Alive