The Untold Story of Amrut: How Amrut Is Challenging Scotland & Japan in Single Malts!

07/03/2025 1h 12min

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode of Expert Talk with Bhavya Desai, we sit down with Rakshit Jagadale, Managing Director of Amrut Distilleries to discuss Amrut’s journey in pioneering Indian Single Malts globally.From Amrut’s first-ever whisky to how the Indian subcontinent’s climate plays a crucial role in aging alcohol. From Rakshit fascinating insights on what makes Indian whisky stand out, to his advise on launching your own alcohol brand, this podcast is for you. Tune in as we uncover the challenges, opportunities, and future of India’s Alcobev industry!📢 Don’t forget to Like, Comment, and Share this video! Your engagement helps us bring more such content.✅ Subscribe to Expert Talk with Bhavya Desai for more updates on our political series and hit the bell icon to stay notified about our latest episodes.This podcast was shot on Sony A7 IV and FE 50mm F1.8 📷Connect with us: [email protected]:00 - What’s upcoming00:55 - About Amrut & Rakshit Jagdale03:21 - Bhavya x Rakshit begins 05:28 - Amrut's Single Malt pivotal point06:24 - First Brandy Blending07:35 - Amrut's distillery far from the city center09:15 - Rakshit's MBA journey 12:05 - Amrut launched at Glasgow12:57 - Did Amrut ever sell in bulk?13:54 - Broader vision/long term plan15:59 - Continuing his father's legacy 16:38 - First batches of single malt arriving in New Castle17:59 - Maturation period of first batch19:08 - Amrut's best product20:10 - Why Amrut Fusion is special20:38 - Jim Murray giving Amrut 97/100 21:30 - Amrut's evolution since 194823:00 - Change in blending process 25:40 - Amrut’s Angel share26:55 - Amrut loses more water than spirit29:19 - Who is Amrut's consumer? 30:55 - Is releasing small batches a strategy?32:54 - Will Amrut MAKE more alcohol?34:00 - Is Amrut open to investment?35:20 - Will Amrut look for an investor or partner?36:30 - Thoughts about IPO37:36 - International & national business %38:15 - luxury products %39:02 - Amrut’s range of products40:03 - Amrut's "The Expedition" blend41:19 - Allocation & price of The Expedition41:59 - Highest selling areas for Amrut42:55 - Turnover, net sales, projections, EBIDTA44:44 - MRP, excise duties, etc 45:42 - Indian SMs more expensive than Scottish/American47:58 - Japanese whiskeys48:51 - Premium alcohol preferred by younger people 49:52 - How has Indian SM category evolved 51:41 - Increasing competition 52:21 - Will Amrut export in bulk again?53:37 - Excise, pain points, scope of improvement55:05 - Govt open to perspectives55:58 - Amrut’s Unit Economics & tax01:00:10 - Is alcobev profitable? Recommended?01:00:32 - Investment into alcobev 01:02:53 - Products other than whiskey one can enter today01:04:09 - 3 lessons learnt in the industry01:05:02 - fondest memory with his father01:05:40 - lessons learnt from his father01:08:15 - What mark you'd like to leave on Amrut 01:09:16 - How important is family in a family business01:10:30 - Future of this business01:11:53 - Near term and long term objectives 01:12:32 - Final words 📢Follow us on Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/experttalkwithbhavyadesai/X: https://www.twitter.com/ETwithBhavyaD/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/experttalkwithbhavyadesai/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/experttalkwithbhavyadesai/📢Follow Bhavya Desai: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bhavya_desai/X: https://twitter.com/bhavya_desai/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bhavya.desai.520/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bhavya-desai-058652149/▶ About Expert Talk with Bhavya Desai - "Expert Talk with Bhavya Desai" is a podcast channel where curiosity meets expertise! and our host Bhavya Desai, a curious and enthusiastic podcaster, talks to different experts and brings out the best in his guests, ensuring that every episode is packed with valuable takeaways.

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