DUBAI, United Arab Emirates--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 2, 2025--
Radico Khaitan Limited (NSE: RADICO), a leading Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) company and the creator of award-winning Indian Single Malts, proudly announces that its flagship luxury Indian Single Malt Whisky brand, Rampur Indian Single Malt has been appointed the Official Whisky Partner of the MICHELIN Guide for Dubai 2025 edition.
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Globally recognized as the gold standard for culinary excellence, the MICHELIN Guide has partnered with Rampur Indian Single Malt as its exclusive whisky partner in the Dubai 2025 edition for this year. This prestigious partnership celebrates a shared commitment to quality, heritage, and innovation in fine dining and premium spirits, marking a significant milestone in Rampur’s global journey as a symbol of Indian craftsmanship on the world’s premier luxury stage.
“We are honoured to partner with the MICHELIN Guide in Dubai,” said Mr. Sanjeev Banga, President of International Business at Radico Khaitan. “Rampur Indian Single Malt reflects the rich legacy of Indian distillation and the evolution of contemporary luxury. This partnership allows us to bring the nuanced elegance of Indian single malt whisky to a discerning international audience and further strengthen our presence in one of the world’s most dynamic culinary markets.”
“With this partnership, we are not only introducing our Indian single malt portfolio to new consumers, but also creating a deeper, more immersive experience at the intersection of fine dining and luxury spirits,” added Mr. Kunal Madan, Senior Vice President of International Business at Radico Khaitan. “Dubai’s vibrant culinary landscape and MICHELIN Guide’s global platform provide the perfect stage for Rampur to shine.
Crafted in the Himalayan foothills at the historic Rampur Distillery, India’s oldest and largest distillery, Rampur Indian Single Malts are renowned for their smooth complexity and exceptional terroir. The region’s unique climate conditions allow for a maturation process that imparts extraordinary depth and character to each expression.
As the Official Whisky Partner, Rampur will be showcased in the MICHELIN Guide Ceremony Dubai 2025 through exclusive tasting of our whisky during the cocktail reception.
From the renowned Rampur Asava, matured in Indian Cabernet Sauvignon casks, to the coveted Rampur Jugalbandi series, Rampur Distillery blends Indian heritage with a global outlook, perfectly complementing the culinary scene in Dubai.
This partnership celebrates exceptional whisky and food, spotlighting Rampur’s acclaimed portfolio of Indian single malts and introducing the collection below, while reinforcing its commitment to innovation, excellence, and cultural exchange, all while honouring authenticity and craftsmanship.
Rampur Indian Single Malt Collection:
Rampur Jugalbandi Series:
An experiential series of 8 expressions celebrating India’s artistic and musical heritage with rare cask combinations.
Rampur Jugalbandi series is a limited-edition release at cask strength. Jugalbandi means "entwined twins" and refers to a duet of two solo musicians and instruments, who own the stage together. The essence of the ancient artform has been captured in Rampur Jugalbandi single malts as the two casks used in each expression complement each other to create a unique Single Malt.
Radico Khaitan Limited
Radico Khaitan Limited, established in 1943, is one of the oldest and largest Indian beverage alcohol companies. Over the years, the company has built a robust brand presence both domestically and internationally. With a steadfast commitment to quality and innovation, Radico Khaitan has successfully expanded its reach, now exporting its diverse portfolio of brands to over 100 countries. The company's products are also available in more than 40 travel retail locations, further solidifying its position as a key player in the global spirits market.
The luxury portfolio includes Rampur Select, Rampur PX Sherry Cask, Rampur Double Cask, Rampur Asava, Rampur Signature Reserve, Rampur Jugalbandi Series, Rampur Trigun Indian Single Malt Whisky, Sangam World Malt Whisky and Jaisalmer Indian Craft Gins.
Two of Radico Khaitan's distilleries are located in Uttar Pradesh in the foothills of the Himalayas, where all of their Malt is distilled, matured and bottled.
Rampur Distillery
Rampur Distillery, a flagship brand of Radico Khaitan, is renowned for producing premium Indian single malt whisky. Nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas, the distillery is deeply rooted in the rich heritage and craftsmanship of Indian whisky-making. By blending traditional methods with modern techniques, Rampur Distillery creates exceptional whiskies that appeal to discerning connoisseurs worldwide. Its offerings, including Rampur Indian Single Malt and Rampur Barrel Blush, have earned international acclaim for their unique flavor profiles and remarkable smoothness, establishing Rampur as a standout in the global spirits market.
Rampur Distillery partners with MICHELIN Guide Dubai 2025
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran wants to negotiate with Washington after his threat to strike the Islamic Republic over its bloody crackdown on protesters, a move coming as activists said Monday the death toll in the nationwide demonstrations rose to at least 544.
Iran had no immediate reaction to the news, which came after the foreign minister of Oman — long an interlocutor between Washington and Tehran — traveled to Iran this weekend. It also remains unclear just what Iran could promise, particularly as Trump has set strict demands over its nuclear program and its ballistic missile arsenal, which Tehran insists is crucial for its national defense.
Meanwhile Monday, Iran called for pro-government demonstrators to head to the streets in support of the theocracy, a show of force after days of protests directly challenging the rule of 86-year-old Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Iranian state television aired chants from the crowd, who shouted “Death to America!” and “Death to Israel!”
Trump and his national security team have been weighing a range of potential responses against Iran including cyberattacks and direct strikes by the U.S. or Israel, according to two people familiar with internal White House discussions who were not authorized to comment publicly and spoke on condition of anonymity.
“The military is looking at it, and we’re looking at some very strong options,” Trump told reporters on Air Force One on Sunday night. Asked about Iran’s threats of retaliation, he said: “If they do that, we will hit them at levels that they’ve never been hit before.”
Trump said that his administration was in talks to set up a meeting with Tehran, but cautioned that he may have to act first as reports of the death toll in Iran mount and the government continues to arrest protesters.
“I think they’re tired of being beat up by the United States,” Trump said. “Iran wants to negotiate.”
He added: “The meeting is being set up, but we may have to act because of what’s happening before the meeting. But a meeting is being set up. Iran called, they want to negotiate.”
Iran through country's parliamentary speaker warned Sunday that the U.S. military and Israel would be “legitimate targets” if America uses force to protect demonstrators.
More than 10,600 people also have been detained over the two weeks of protests, said the U.S.-based Human Rights Activists News Agency, which has been accurate in previous unrest in recent years and gave the death toll. It relies on supporters in Iran crosschecking information. It said 496 of the dead were protesters and 48 were with security forces.
With the internet down in Iran and phone lines cut off, gauging the demonstrations from abroad has grown more difficult. The Associated Press has been unable to independently assess the toll. Iran’s government has not offered overall casualty figures.
Those abroad fear the information blackout is emboldening hard-liners within Iran’s security services to launch a bloody crackdown. Protesters flooded the streets in the country’s capital and its second-largest city on Saturday night into Sunday morning. Online videos purported to show more demonstrations Sunday night into Monday, with a Tehran official acknowledging them in state media.
In Tehran, a witness told the AP that the streets of the capital empty at the sunset call to prayers each night. By the Isha, or nighttime prayer, the streets are deserted.
Part of that stems from the fear of getting caught in the crackdown. Police sent the public a text message that warned: “Given the presence of terrorist groups and armed individuals in some gatherings last night and their plans to cause death, and the firm decision to not tolerate any appeasement and to deal decisively with the rioters, families are strongly advised to take care of their youth and teenagers.”
Another text, which claimed to come from the intelligence arm of the paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, also directly warned people not to take part in demonstrations.
“Dear parents, in view of the enemy’s plan to increase the level of naked violence and the decision to kill people, ... refrain from being on the streets and gathering in places involved in violence, and inform your children about the consequences of cooperating with terrorist mercenaries, which is an example of treason against the country,” the text warned.
The witness spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity due to the ongoing crackdown.
The demonstrations began Dec. 28 over the collapse of the Iranian rial currency, which trades at over 1.4 million to $1, as the country’s economy is squeezed by international sanctions in part levied over its nuclear program. The protests intensified and grew into calls directly challenging Iran’s theocracy.
Nikhinson reported from aboard Air Force One.
In this frame grab from video obtained by the AP outside Iran, a masked demonstrator holds a picture of Iran's Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi during a protest in Tehran, Iran, Friday, January. 9, 2026. (UGC via AP)
In this frame grab from footage circulating on social media from Iran shows protesters taking to the streets despite an intensifying crackdown as the Islamic Republic remains cut off from the rest of the world in Tehran, Iran, Friday, Jan. 9, 2026.(UGC via AP)
In this frame grab from footage circulating on social media from Iran showed protesters once again taking to the streets of Tehran despite an intensifying crackdown as the Islamic Republic remains cut off from the rest of the world in Tehran, Iran, Saturday Jan. 10, 2026. (UGC via AP)
