

Nishant Sharma
Founder and CEO of Rutland Square Spirits, an Edinburgh-based premium spirits company blending Indian tea and spice heritage with Scottish craftsmanship; creator of an oolong white tea–infused chai-spice gin and rum and a founder who rebuilt his business after near-bankruptcy and health challenges.
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Feb 14, 2026 • 28min
Nishant Sharma founder & CEO of Rutland Square Spirits on building a fast-growing premium spirits brand.
Nishant Sharma, founder and CEO of Rutland Square Spirits, blends his Assam tea and spice heritage with Scottish craftsmanship. He talks about creating a unique oolong white tea–infused chai-spice gin and rum. He shares the rollercoaster of rebuilding a business after near-bankruptcy and a health crisis. He discusses cracking India’s complex alcohol market, recipe R&D, branding and global expansion.


