Flamboyant liquor tycoon Flamboyant liquor tycoon “Vijay Mallya” “Vijay Mallya” acquired archrival Shaw Wallace last June to acquired archrival Shaw Wallace last June to make his UB Group the world's third largest make his UB Group the world's third largest spirits producer by volume spirits producer by volume . . His top brands include His top brands include Kingfisher Kingfisher beer and beer and Bagpiper Bagpiper whiskey. Scottish and Newcastle is whiskey. Scottish and Newcastle is his partner in beer his partner in beer . . His His Kingfisher Airline Kingfisher Airline , named after his best , named after his best selling beer and modelled after JetBlue was selling beer and modelled after JetBlue was launched last year launched last year . . He appointed his 18 year old son Sidhartha He appointed his 18 year old son Sidhartha as his successor as his successor . . Personal toys include a fleet of vintage Personal toys include a fleet of vintage