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Troy, MI

Connecting American and Indian spirits markets through award-winning bourbon and tequila.

• Award-Winning Spirits: Shankar Distillers has earned 20 industry awards in two years, including recognition from Forbes and gold medals at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
• Dual-Market Strategy: The company focuses on exporting to India, the world’s largest whiskey market, while maintaining a strong presence in the US.
• State-of-the-Art Distillery: Shankar Distillers has invested in a $5M distillery in Michigan, equipped to produce a variety of spirits.
• Diverse Product Portfolio: The company offers a range of spirits, including bourbon and tequila, catering to diverse consumer preferences.
• Strategic Market Positioning: By targeting both domestic and international markets, Shankar Distillers aims to capitalize on the growing demand for premium spirits.

Shankar Distillers is expanding its operations to connect two of the world’s largest spirits markets, the United States and India. The company has established a state-of-the-art distillery in Michigan and has already achieved significant distribution across 2,500 stores in the US and 500 stores in India. Shankar Distillers focuses on producing award-winning bourbon and tequila, having earned 20 industry awards in just two years. The company’s Reserve 102 Bourbon was recognized by Forbes as one of the top 5 bourbons globally in 2024, and its 900 Grados Tequila has won gold medals at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

The company aims to leverage its dual-market strategy to capitalize on the growing demand for premium spirits in both the US and India. By focusing on both domestic and international markets, Shankar Distillers seeks to bridge cultural connections through its premium spirits. The company’s diversified product portfolio, which includes bourbon and tequila, positions it well to capture market share in two of the world’s most popular spirit categories. With a strong foundation and strategic market positioning, Shankar Distillers is poised for significant growth in the global spirits industry.

Company Info

Shankar Distillers produces award-winning bourbon and tequila, connecting American and Indian spirits markets.

Shankar Distillers is a craft distillery that produces award-winning bourbon and tequila, focusing on bridging the American and Indian spirits markets. The company has gained recognition for its Reserve 102 Bourbon, named one of the top 5 bourbons globally by Forbes in 2024, and its 900 Grados Tequila, which has won gold medals at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

Founded in 2020, Shankar Distillers has established a state-of-the-art distillery in Troy, Michigan, and distributes its products in over 2,500 stores in the United States and 500 stores in India. The company aims to connect American craft spirits with the world’s largest whiskey market by leveraging its founder’s immigrant entrepreneurial journey and focusing on premium quality and authentic cultural connections.