
The Next 100 Days Podcast · 2026-05-22 · 47 min
Nishant Sharma is the founder of Rutland Square. Their Chai Spiced Scottish Gin combines a unique recipe with a captivating story that sets it apart in the world of premium spirits. This extraordinary gin blends modern business principles with deep respect for tradition - a perfect fusion of two cultures. Our journey begins in India and traverses the globe to Scotland, resulting in a truly unique, complex, and luxurious sipping gin. Summary of Podcast Nish's background and business Nish shares his background, explaining how he migrated from India to Scotland and how his family history with distilling led him to start his spirits company Rutland Square. He discusses the process of developing his flagship gin product, which blends Indian and Scottish influences. Rutland Square's growth and marketing Nish describes the early challenges of getting Rutland Square's gin accepted by retailers, and how he overcame this by directly engaging with consumers at markets and events. He discusses the company's growth, including expanding into new markets and product lines like rum and whisky.