From stints at standalone establishments to star chains, Gaurav Dhyani has had quite the journey so far and he’s ready to stir up South markets for Indian spirited Gin, Stranger & Sons, debut spirit from Third Eye Distillery, Goa.
Born in Uttarakhand, Gaurav’s passion for bartending and mixology stems from his exposure to food and spirit cultures across the world gathered during his travels. His approach to bartending adds a fresh flamboyance to classics, and his zeal to incorporate an Indian touch into their flavour makes him a standout. He has been adding accolades to his name with his adept skills, which combine local ingredients and modern mixology techniques. He’s a household name in the Indian bartending community and his renowned skills have earned him international recognition through a number of awards.
At Stranger & Sons, Gaurav will be channeling his inherent curiosity for Indian customs and contemporary techniques to establish the brand in industry circles of South India. “I’m excited to wield the unique flavours of South India to curate cocktails with my personal touch and I hope to build a massive ‘strange’ community soon!” says Gaurav, speaking on his future plans for the South markets.
Stranger & Sons hit the Bangalore market in January 2021 and will be launching very soon in Telangana and Puducherry this year. The brand already holds 55% of the market share in the Indian premium gin segment in Karnataka currently and is available in 300+ outlets across the state. Stranger & Sons is popular across India for their experiential, immersive events and Indian spirited cocktails and they’re swiftly working towards carving a niche for themselves down South as well! |