Exciting news for Bollywood buffs and spirit aficionados! Bollywood star Vivek Oberoi has just acquired a 21% stake in Rutland Square Spirits Ltd. It is a premium Scottish spirits company that is winning hearts and awards with the revolutionary concept of tea-infused whisky and gin. With this new investment, this bold new category of spirit is all set to reach even newer heights.
Vivek Oberoi Ventures Into The World Of Premium Spirits
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The combination of tea and whisky sounds unusual, right? But that’s exactly the magic these unique spirits bring to the table. Rutland Square Spirits, founded by Nishant Sharma, has created a new niche by combining India’s tea heritage with Scotland’s expertise in distilling spirits. The brilliant spirits are crafted from the prized oolong white tea leaves from Dibrugarh, a region in Assam known as the ‘tea capital of the world.’
Vivek Oberoi, known for his passion beyond films, is now taking a big step into global premium spirits. His part in this venture isn’t just limited to his investment. It’s also about forming a bridge between the cultures and economies of India and Scotland.
Sharing his excitement, Vivek Oberoi says, “I am thrilled to join Rutland Square. This project is an exciting bridge between two economies and cultures. Scotland is a beautiful country with deep-rooted traditions and a strong Indian business community. I look forward to working closely with the team to bring this vision to life.”
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A Net-Zero Hotel In Edinburgh
Making this partnership even more exciting, the team behind Rutland Square Spirits is also planning to launch a net-zero luxury hotel in Edinburgh. Bringing ancient healing traditions to Europe, this hotel will become Scotland’s first Ayurvedic wellness centre. With hydrogen-powered facilities, it will represent a beautiful blend of heritage, innovation, and nature.
Imagine sipping on some tea-infused gin at this sanctuary while appreciating that the entire experience is designed to leave zero environmental impact. Vivek Oberoi describes this as a project that ‘promises a future of sustainability, heritage, and world-class experiences.’
India is the world’s largest whisky market, with exports growing by nearly 14%. As talks for the UK-India free trade agreement continue, we might soon see easier access and lower tariffs for both Indian and UK premium spirits globally. This could open the doors for Scotland’s whiskies to reach more Indian consumers and give the Indian single malts and artisanal spirits a chance to shine on the global stage.
Rutland Square’s tea-infused spirits are perfectly positioned to make the most of this trend!
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