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As the brand ambassador for the world's most awarded single-malt whisky, Angad Singh Gandhi understands the ‘liquid sunshine’ like none other. He thrives on sharing his knowledge and passion with fellow aficionados and new whisky drinkers, guiding the ‘uninitiated’ into the malt whisky world.

As a whisky enthusiast-turned-ambassador, Angad’s role is to bring a vital new energy to the category and change people’s preconceived ideas about what Scotch can be. He also finds innovative ways to attract a new generation of whisky lovers and make the spirit accessible to a younger audience. Angad’s effervescent charm syncs perfectly with Glenfiddich’s spirit, one that follows a long history of tradition and excellence but that the same time isn’t afraid to push boundaries. Having been mentored by Straun Grant Ralph, the global brand ambassador of Glenfiddich, Angad spent a considerable amount of time at the distillery in Dufftown understanding in-depth the art of whisky making and the history of the distillery. He was recently awarded Ambassador of the Year – Gold at Spiritz Achievers’ Awards 2021 by industry veterans for his valuable contribution to the industry and Glenfiddich.

Keshav Prakash is the founder~curator of The Vault, a house of fine spirits that represents 50+ small and craft brands from around the world. He has worked to create access and bridging the route-to-market gap for boutique and independent spirits brands in India. As the founder of The Vault Festival, he has established a destination platform for brands and consumers to connect with each other.

A life member of The Keepers of the Quaich, an international society which was established by the Scotch Whisky industry to celebrate the outstanding commitment of those who produce and promote the world’s finest distilled spirit, he was recently inducted into the Gin Guild, UK for his contribution to Independent and small Gin brands.

Keshav was awarded the Outstanding Entrepreneur for Beverages by Mid-Day and finds a place in Luxe Book Top 100 power Influencers in Luxury. He is acknowledged by the connoisseurs in Mumbai and peers of the industry in India, as a connoisseur of fine spirits and well known for his educatory and experiential sessions on for corporate and private clients.

Bar & Beverage Consultant to international brands & bars; a freelance journalist. Created STIR academy of bartending for giving young students skills, direction, purpose and a career, allowing them to support their family and growth opportunities. Educates trade and consumers, on the hows & whys, taste profiles, nuances of wines and spirits and the art and science of mixology. Encouraging people to think and appreciate, not just drink. Her easy style, wit and irreverent approach makes even the most difficult to understand subjects, simple! Awarded by the President of India and the Ministry of Women and Child Development as India's first woman bartender.

Rakshay Dhariwal ventures focus on the food and beverage industry. He made his mark on the F&B industry in India by launching India’s first speakeasy-style cocktail bar, the award winning PCO and some of India’s most exciting boutique F&B brands including, Ping’s Cafe Orient, Jamun and SAZ. Currently, Rakshay manages 19 restaurants and he plans to launch 30 new restaurants and bars all over the world in the next 5 years. Rakshay has also co-founded India Cocktail Week and launched India’s first aged 100% Agave spirit.

Rahul Mehra has co-founded Gateway Brewing Co., a pioneer of India’s craft beer industry and later, SVAMI—India’s first brand of artisanal tonic waters and mixers, earning him a spot on the Forbes 30 under 30 and GQ's 50 Most Influential lists. Being highly experienced in setting up restaurants, bars and food distribution channels in Mumbai, Rahul with his co-founders Sakshi Saigal and Vidur Gupta set up Third Eye Distillery with a vision to disrupt the Indian spirits landscape and elevated the drinking and cocktail culture in India.

Pritish was studying Mechanical Engineering when his passion for wines and spirits emerged, post which he attended Business School at the storied Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business. Pritish is Asia’s youngest WSET Diploma holder and WSET Approved Educator. He is Advisor – Strategy and Operation on the board of Aspri Spirits, one of India’s largest importers and Distributors of Wines, Spirits and Beers. Pritish aims to combine formal education, forward thinking and a young consumer’s outlook to help revolutionise the Indian Wines and Spirits Landscape.

Michael Hussey is head of the drinks team at Bord Bia. Michael has previously managed Bord Bia’s office in the Middle East from 2013 to 2018. Michael has also represented Bord Bia in the, Scandinavian and Dutch markets representing the dairy, consumer foods and meat sectors. Previous to that Michael worked in the food ingredients sector in the private sector. Michael has a Masters in Strategic International Marketing (MBS) from Dublin City University.

As an ardent learner and meticulous implementer of concepts. His finance background, coupled with an uncanny zeal for conceptualization, strategy, and effective application of strategies, has given him the opportunity to work with some of the leading brands in the country. He is a WSET professional who happens to be the "Founder Wine & Spirits Club of India" - A global platform with 23500 + virtual members from 99 countries across the globe. He curated and hosted The Legionaries- talk show with Alcobev Professionals about industry and their journey. He also happens to be Editor of WSCI Newsletters, having 22 successful editions and 80 thousand plus readership in 40 countries across the globe.

Bharat Bhagnani, the pioneering founder of Living Root Distilling Company, embodies blending tradition with innovation in the spirits industry. Coming from Kolkata, his journey showcases a strong dedication to quality and crafting something exceptional. Bharat, a lively and innovative person, started Living Root Distilling Company to create unique spirits. His leadership brought about Sector Gin, the flagship brand, showing both his expertise in the craft and his connection with younger consumers' tastes.