Podcast appearances and mentions of raj sabharwal

Raj Sabharwal, founding partner of Glass Revolution Imports, joins Gavin to discuss his journey in the whiskey industry. Raj shares his early experiences with whiskey, including growing up in Canada and drinking Canadian whiskey and Scotch. He also talks about his first taste of Glenfiddich and how it sparked his interest in single malts. Raj then delves into the challenges and successes of launching Amrut single malts in the US market and the growth of the Indian whiskey industry. He also discusses the expansion of Glass Revolution Imports' portfolio to include other world single malts, such as Blackadder and Bimber. Raj reflects on the evolution of the whiskey landscape and the increasing popularity of world single malts. He emphasizes the importance of education and the role of Glass Revolution Imports in introducing and promoting unique and high-quality whiskeys to the US market.

Episode 55 is a round-the-world journey with the one and only @whiskyraj, Raj Sabharwal. (It's also the first with our new sponsor, the Scotch Malt Whisky Society!)  Raj is one of the nicest, most personable guys you'll ever meet in whisky. I met him at - you guessed it - Travel Bar in Brooklyn, NY, where we tasted through a set of Bimber Whiskies, Rest and Be Thankful Rums, and a pair of Japanese whiskies that had me begging for another ounce.  For this podcast, Raj brought four countries' worth of whiskies - two Amruts from India, Waterford from Ireland, Bimber from England, and Mr. Peat and Blackadder Peat Reek from Scotland. Don't be afraid of those last two - peat can be friendly! Waterford shows off local Irish barley in ways not seen before, and Amrut is what I think of as the classic Indian Single Malt flavor profile. It's a thrilling journey and I know you'll enjoy listening along with us as we taste through.  Check out my tasting notes on all six pours from Raj below and follow him everywhere @whiskyraj.  A quick reminder - no episode next week! I'm traveling to Kentucky and Tennessee and will have lots of content (and samples!) to bring back to you the following week.  _________________ Before we jump into the interview just a few quick notes: If you haven't joined the Patreon community yet, please consider doing so! The $5 tier has access to the Patreon-only segment called “Under the Influencer”, where some of your favorite YouTubers/Instagrammers/Podcasters and more join me to talk whiskey, life, and influencing. This tier will also have priority access to upcoming barrel picks, including one coming up in partnership with the This is my Bourbon Podcast.  The $25 tier - for people who really want to propel the pod and website forward - will have the same benefits as the $5 tier plus right of first refusal to join me on future barrel picks, access to bottles I'm sent to taste and review, and more. The first and second boxes of samples have already been sent!  You can still support for as little as $1 a month if you'd like to stay up to date with these changes and news about what we've got coming up.  Finally, please do like and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you're listening - it really helps the Whiskey Ring Podcast move up the rankings.  If you haven't yet, please follow Whiskey in my Wedding Ring and the Whiskey Ring Podcast on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter, and subscribe to the newsletter on the website.  Thanks for reading! Now here's the one and only Raj Sabharwal. Glass Rev Imports and their Imported Brands Glass Revolution Imports  Amrut Distillery Blackadder Independent Bottlers Waterford Whisky Mr. Peat Episode 55 (Raj Sabharwal) Reviews Amrut Indian Single Malt Review Amrut Fusion Indian Single Malt Review Waterford Whisky Organic Gaia 2.1 Review Bimber London Single Malt Whisky Finished in Ex-Bourbon Casks Review (Coming soon!) Mr. Peat Whisky Review (Coming soon!) Blackadder Single Barrel Peat Reek Review (Coming soon!) Thanks to our Sponsor, ImpEx Beverages https://impexbev.com ImpEx on Instagram ImpEx on Facebook ImpEx on Twitter Thanks to our Sponsor, Scotch Malt Whisky Society SMWS Website SMWS of America Website (Use code WRP for 20% off your membership!) SMWS/A Facebook SMWS/A Instagram SMWS/A Twitter SMWS/A YouTube

Something not often discussed on One Nation Under Whisky -- world whiskies, and more specifically, what it means to import world whiskies into the US and how to grow these brands on US soil. It's not an easy task but somehow Raj Sabharwal, a true pioneer in the importation of world whiskies into the US, make it look so. Joshua and Jason have a conversation with their dear friend Raj. So, as usual, have a seat, have a pour, and listen in. Unless you're driving. If you're driving, be smart and stay sober but be sure to listen into the conversation! Special thanks to: - Weigh Down for allowing us to use their song "Wooden Monsters" as our theme song- Moana McAuliffe for designing our Podcast Logo- RØDE for making *really* great microphones- Focusrite for making awesome USB receivers- Olympus and Tascam for making fine mobile recording devices- Joshua Hatton for producing and editing

Raj Sabharwal joins Mark and Jamie to tell his story of how he discovered delicious Indian Single Malts from Amrut. He's since started the import spirits company, Glass Revolutions, and brings in a unique range of spirit products from India, Scotland, Australia, and the Caribbean. Sign up for Raj's newsletter. Follow Raj on twitter. Follow Jamie on Twitter and InstagramFollow Mark on Twitter and Instagram Get Mark's book: The Whisky Cabinet Support the podcast (and get great perks) on Patreon. Get your latest whisky reviews on whisky.buzz! You can find this week's patron exclusive content here.  This podcast was edited and mixed by Bryan Goman. The theme song is licensed in thanks to Alan Doyle! It's available on iTunes.

Raj Sabharwal joins Mark and Jamie to tell his story of how he discovered delicious Indian Single Malts from Amrut. He's since started the import spirits company, Glass Revolutions, and brings in a unique range of spirit products from India, Scotland, Australia, and the Caribbean.Sign up for Raj's newsletter. Follow Raj on twitter.Follow Jamie on Twitter and InstagramFollow Mark on Twitter and InstagramGet Mark's book: The Whisky CabinetSupport the podcast (and get great perks) on Patreon. Get your latest whisky reviews on whisky.buzz! You can find this week's patron exclusive content here.This podcast was edited and mixed by Bryan Goman.The theme song is licensed in thanks to Alan Doyle! It's available on iTunes.

Raj Sabharwal doesn't make whiskies, but his role is critical in making sure you get to drink them. He's one of the band of independent importers - the middlemen (and women) who secure the rights from a whisky brand to import their whiskies into the U.S. market. Importers put up their own money to pay for those whiskies and the shipping costs, deal with the government red tape, and then find regional distributors willing to take a chance on getting them into retailers, bars, and restaurants. Sabharwal's Glass Revolution Imports is the single largest customer for Amrut's single malts from India, and he also works with Blackadder, Hammer Head, and other brands to get not only their regular offerings, but exclusive single casks for the U.S. market. We'll talk with him on WhiskyCast In-Depth and find out how proposed changes in federal regulations and the trade war could affect the import business. In the news, Diageo is facing a possible strike in Scotland after two unions rejected the company's latest contract offer. Edinburgh is about to get its first malt whisky distillery in nearly a century, while Bladnoch Distillery will open its new visitors center this week and Glenfiddich unveils a rare bottling to celebrate the 50th anniversary of its visitors center.

When the Pittsburgh Whiskey Friends invited us to come to their city and lead a benefit tasting in honor of the 11 people killed in the October 27, 2018 mass shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue, we didn't hesitate. This episode was recorded at the tasting on November 26, 2018 in Pittsburgh, with all of the proceeds going to benefit the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society (HIAS) in memory of the Tree of Life shooting victims. Dad's Hat, Powers, Amrut importer Raj Sabharwal, and Liberty Pole Spirits donated the whiskies for the evening, and Christian Kahle won a raffle for one of the spots on our tasting panel. He joined Bobby Long and Scott Ritenbaugh from the Pittsburgh Whiskey Friends and public broadcasting personality Rick Sebak to taste the Dad's Hat Pre-Prohibition Style Pennsylvania Rye, Powers Three Swallow, Amrut Fusion, and Liberty Pole's Peated Bourbon.

Joel Levington, Senior Credit Analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, on whether Ford credit could get cut to a junk rating. Michael Zezas, Head of US Public Policy & Municipal Credit Strategy at Morgan Stanley, on how the midterms could impact investing decisions. Gillian Tan, Senior Reporter for Bloomberg, on how Blackstone landed $20 billion from the Saudis for their new fund. Raj Sabharwal, Founding Partner and Managing Director at Glass Revolution Imports, on the growth of whiskey, new imports from India, and the impact of tariffs. Hosted by Pimm Fox and Lisa Abramowicz.

Oklahoma, the front range of the Rockies ‏ @AmrutMalt @englishwhisky @FineSpirits_FL (https://twitter.com/FineSpirits_FL) Co hosts : Good ol Boy Justin, Good ol Boy Harmeet, Made Man Maury, Good ol Gal Denise, and Made Man Bob SIPS Episode – A distillery takeover featuring Amrut & English Whiskey Co. It’s a real contest to figure out which is more confusing, geography, Justin’s horrible accent choices, or the discussion of Rum in India, plus welding the words English Whiskey together. A kiddie slide & fire PSA. We cover a good lineup of products that you can find widely available:   Amrut Single Malt Whiskey SIPS – 3 Amrut Fusion Single Malt Whiskey SIPS – 4 Amrut Single Malt Whiskey Peated SIPS – 4 English Single Malt Whiskey Co. Original SIPS – 3 English Single Malt Whiskey Co. Cask Rum Finish SIPS – 3 English Single Malt Whiskey Co. Smoky Expression SIPS – 4     Sips, Suds, & Smokes info@sipssudsandsmokes.com (mailto:info@sipssudsandsmokes.com) @sipssudssmoke Sips, Suds, & Smokes is produced by One Tan Hand Productions using the power of beer, whiskey, and golf. Thanks to Raj Sabharwal from Glass Revolution Imports for the samples for this show. Hosted online at Spreaker and available on iTunes, Google Play, PRX, TuneIn, Stitcher, Soundcloud, and YouTube. This episode is sponsored by: Fine Spirits Wine & Liquors, home of the Enomatic machines. www.finespirits.net (http://www.finespirits.net/)   More information on the Bourbon Mafia, a fraternal organization of whiskey aficionados. https://www.facebook.com/thebourbonmafia/ Ft. Lauderdale Whiskey Society gets together monthly, more info at: http://www.ftlauderdalewhiskeysociety.com/ (http://www.ftlauderdalewhiskeysociety.com/)   Enjoying that cool new Outro Music, it’s from Woods & Whitehead – Back Roads Download your copy here: (http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/woodswhitehead2)     The easiest way to find this show on your phone is ask Siri or Google, “Play Podcast , Sips, Suds, & Smokes”

Oklahoma, the front range of the Rockies ‏ @AmrutMalt @englishwhisky @TheBourbonMafia @FineSpirits_FL Co hosts : Good ol Boy Justin, Good ol Boy Harmeet, Made Man Maury, Good ol Gal Denise, and Made Man Bob SIPS Episode – A distillery takeover featuring Amrut & English Whiskey Co.  It's a real contest to figure out which is more confusing, geography, Justin's horrible accent choices, or the discussion of Rum in India, plus welding the words English Whiskey together. A kiddie slide & fire PSA. We cover a good lineup of products that you can find widely available:   Amrut Single Malt Whiskey SIPS – 3 Amrut Fusion Single Malt Whiskey SIPS – 4 Amrut Single Malt Whiskey Peated SIPS – 4 English Single Malt Whiskey Co. Original SIPS – 3 English Single Malt Whiskey Co. Cask Rum Finish SIPS – 3 English Single Malt Whiskey Co. Smoky Expression SIPS - 4     Sips, Suds, & Smokes™ info@sipssudsandsmokes.com @sipssudssmoke Sips, Suds, & Smokes™ is produced by One Tan Hand Productions using the power of beer, whiskey, and golf. Thanks to Raj Sabharwal from Glass Revolution Imports for the samples for this show. Hosted online at Spreaker and available on iTunes, Google Play, PRX, TuneIn, Stitcher, Soundcloud, and YouTube. This episode is sponsored by: Fine Spirits Wine & Liquors, home of the Enomatic machines. www.finespirits.net   More information on the Bourbon Mafia, a fraternal organization of whiskey aficionados. https://www.facebook.com/thebourbonmafia/ Ft. Lauderdale Whiskey Society gets together monthly, more info at: http://www.ftlauderdalewhiskeysociety.com/   Enjoying that cool new Outro Music, it's from Woods & Whitehead – Back Roads Download your copy here: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/woodswhitehead2    The easiest way to find this show on your phone is ask Siri or Google, “Play Podcast , Sips, Suds, & Smokes” 

From insurance to importing, Raj Sabharwal of Glass Revolution Imports has quickly become one of the country’s respected importers. Today we’re talking about Indian Whisky, Scottish whisky regulations, Mahon Gin,...

The push by distillers for US Government recognition of an "American Single Malt Whisky" definition would also have an impact on single malt whiskies from so-called "non-traditional" whisky-producing countries around the world. India's Amrut fought for more than a year to get approval to sell its single malts matured in used oak barrels in the US - before giving in and producing special whiskies matured in new oak just for the US market. Raj Sabharwal of PVI Global is Amrut's US importer and fought those battles not only for Amrut, but on behalf of clients in England and Australia, and explains the impact a "single malt" definition could have for American whisky lovers. In the news, the results of this year's International Spirits Challenge are in, South African distiller Andy Watts gets a promotion, and The Balvenie's David Stewart gets his date with the Queen!