Vijay Mallya acquired Shaw Wallace, making his UB Group the third largest spirits producer. His top brands are Kingfisher beer and Bagpiper whiskey, and Scottish and Newcastle is his partner in beer. He launched Kingfisher Airline, named after his best-selling Kingfisher beer and modelled after JetBlue. He appointed his 18-year-old son as his successor to run his business empire. His personal assets include a fleet of vintage cars and a 200-horse stud farm.

1. Flamboyant liquor tycoon Vijay Mallya acquired archrival Shaw Wallace last June to make his UB Group the world's third largest spirits producer by volume. His top brands include Kingfisher beer and Bagpiper whiskey. Scottish and Newcastle is his partner in beer. His Kingfisher Airline, named after his best selling beer and modelled after JetBlue was launched last year. He appointed his 18 year old son Sidhartha as his successor. Personal toys include a fleet of vintage cars and a stud farm with 200 horses. Have a look at Vijay Mallya's home!

3. KINGFISHER VILLA Dr. Vijay Mallya's Mansion at Candolim, Goa

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