Nestled in Nanora village, 35 kilometres north of Panaji, Goa Heritage Distillery is having its moment in the spotlight. Ozzo Feni (pronounced uzo, which means fire in Konkani under brand Cazcar has just received the first-ever Geographical Indication (GI) tag for feni in the country.

Second-generation owner of the distillery and founding member of Goa Cashew Feni Distillers and Bottlers Association (GCFDBA), Gurudatta Bhakta, reveals, “It is a proud moment for us, and the state of Goa. The Government of India has made a GI policy that puts the onus on the Department of Tourism to promote the produce nationally and internationally. This is the beginning of feni’s journey on the global map,” he believes.