In my 18 plus years of experience in hospitality and alcobev industry, I have worked with world class hotels, bars and brands. I have lived and worked in Mumbai, Dubai and Beirut and won several awards including the prestigious ‘Bartender of the Year – Icons Of Whisky Awards’ in 2020. I am a certified Whisky Connoisseur with a thorough understanding of the processes which go into creating a quality craft Gin, Rum, Whisky, Liqueur and the rest.

Quaffine – Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur is my brainchild and I have developed the concept and recipe for this award winning brand. Apart from liquor, my interest also lies into flavors and fragrances, cigars and coffee.

Career Highlights:

2022 - Current: Co-Founder at Indie Brews and Spirits (Quaffine - Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur)

2022 - Current: Consultant flavourist at LUX Flavours, Chennai

2021: Headed the Concepts and Blends division along with Advocacy at NV – Distilleries and Breweries, India

2019: Opened a new bar HOOCH - Boutique and Drinkery, Lebanon; which is the Mecca for spirit, wine and cigar aficionados

2016: Mixologist, Phoenicia Intercontinental Hotel (biggest hotel in Lebanon)

2013: Lead Bartender, Fairmont Hotel, Palm Jumeriah, Dubai

2007: Bartender, Grand Hyatt Mumbai

Awards & Recognition

2020: Bartender of the Year – Icons of Whisky Awards (Whisky Magazine)

2019: Best New Cocktail Bar – Tales of The Cocktail – MEA

2014: Jameson Barrelman Competition - UAE (Finalist)

2011: Belvedere Bartending Competition – India (1st Place)

2010: Bacardi Legacy Cocktail Competition – India (2nd Place)

2009: Ambrosia Spirit Competition – India (1st Place)

2009: Bacardi Martini Grand Prix – Italy (3rd Place)

Certifications & Trainings

I have thorough understanding of the processes which go into creating a quality craft spirit which comes from years of study, trainings with brand representatives, tastings, pursuing certified courses and travels to various distilleries, vineyards etc.

Few of my certified online/offline trainings include:

2020: Beer: The science of brewing – Ku Leuven

2019: Certified Bourbon Steward by Stave and Thief Society – Louisville

2018: The Academia Patron – Patron Tequila

2018: Bar Starts, Pernod Ricard, USA

2018: Bar Smarts, Pernod Ricard, USA

2017: World of Wine – From Grape to Glass by The University of Adelaide

2014: Whisky Connoisseur Certification by The Macallan – Dubai

Co-Founder at Indie Brews and Spirits (Quaffine - Cold Brew Liqueur).

Consultant Flavourist at LUX Flavor House, Chennai (Developed over 200 recipes in 2.5 years)

Attended 80 various beverage trainings hosted by brand representatives in India, Dubai and Lebanon including industry legends like Desmond Payne, Jared Brown, David Morrison etc.

Visited 10 Scotland distilleries where I gained clear insights on the processes which go into crafting a world-class whisky/gin. These trips also included blending workshops and warehouse tours and tastings, visit to cooperage and bottling facilities. The list of the distilleries include: The Macallan, Highland Park, The Glenturret, North British Distillery – Grain whisky distillery, The Famous Grouse, Bruichladdich & The Botanist Gin, Ardbeg, Laphroaig, Lagavulin.