Scottish-Indian premium spirits brand Rutland Square Spirits is projecting a 500% increase in turnover, fuelled by fresh UK–India trade momentum.
The Scottish-Indian premium spirits company was founded in Edinburgh by entrepreneur Nishant Sharma, inspired by his great-grandfather Tej Ram Bawa, an early whisky blender who worked with Scottish distillers over a century ago.
Best known for its award-winning chai-spiced gin, the company has scaled rapidly, with a 2024/25 turnover of £1.5 million, up from £250,000 the previous year.
Over the same period, the company has grown to over 25 employees across the UK and India, recently opening a Delhi office to support distribution and demand.
Founder Nishant Sharma said: “India presents one of the most exciting opportunities for UK spirits. We’ve sold out of stock three times in recent months with distribution partners across key markets.
“With the UK–India Free Trade Agreement set to reduce tariffs over time, premium Scottish spirits like ours will reach millions more consumers.”
The company has benefitted from a multi-million investment from Bollywood actor-entrepreneur Vivek Oberoi, who joined as a strategic partner and investor in early 2025, boosting its global visibility and opening influential networks for expansion.
But Rutland Square’s journey has been far from easy. Just a few years ago, Sharma admitted that he had been fighting to keep the brand alive, with just £25 left in the bank.
Today, the company is taking its ‘Scottish spirit with Indian soul’ to a global audience – even as ongoing U.S. tariffs continue to create headwinds for international spirits.
