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Radico Khaitan, Nikhil Kamath Invest in SRK & Aryan Khan’s D’YAVOL Spirits

  • First Launch to be Premium Tequila
  • In 2022, Aryan Khan and Bunty Singh had launched luxury apparel and small-batch spirits
  • Radico Khaitan acquires 47.5% of D’YAVOL for Rs 40 crore

Radico Khaitan, one of India’s largest alcoholic beverage players, and Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath have joined forces with Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan and his son Aryan Khan to scale up D’YAVOL Spirits, a luxury alcohol venture set to debut with a high-end tequila.

Launched in 2022 by Aryan Khan and Bunty Singh as a lifestyle label, D’YAVOL first offered luxury apparel and small-batch spirits, later expanding into fashion with D’YAVOL X. The new spirits-focused entity will operate independently under CEO Leti Blagoeva.

The strategic alliance brings together Radico Khaitan’s manufacturing and distribution scale, D’YAVOL’s premium brand positioning, and Kamath’s consumer market expertise. The company will focus on “bottled-in-origin” international products, targeting affluent consumers in India and overseas.

Radico Khaitan has acquired 47.5% of D’YAVOL for Rs 40 crore, making it the largest shareholder. Apart from the Khans, the other founders of D’YAVOL are their friends Harprit Singh and his wife Leti Blagoeva who is the CEO, the total holding comes to 47.5%. Nikhil Kamath has invested 5% in D’YAVOL Spirits.  

“With D’YAVOL Spirits, we are entering a bold new chapter—merging our blending, marketing, and distribution strengths with the charisma of Shah Rukh Khan, the entrepreneurial vision of Aryan Khan, and Nikhil Kamath’s disruptive approach,” said Abhishek Khaitan, MD, Radico Khaitan. “This is a long-term investment that aligns with our growth strategy while opening new avenues in luxury spirits.”

Khaitan added that Radico had no plans to enter tequila, “but when conversations happened with Shah Rukh… and when we saw the product created by them, we decided to partner with them.”

The first product, a premium tequila, is expected to hit the market within months, possibly before the fiscal year ends. Over time, the portfolio will expand to include more internationally sourced, high-end spirits.

Shah Rukh Khan said, “Every great idea needs the right energy behind it. With Abhishek’s experience, Nikhil’s passion, and our creative instinct at D’YAVOL, we are building something bold, relevant, and future-facing.”

India’s alcoholic beverage market is steadily moving upmarket, fueled by rising incomes and evolving tastes. Industry leaders are increasingly investing in design, provenance, and global appeal to capture the growing premium segment.

Radico Khaitan—known for Rampur Indian Single Malt and Magic Moments Vodka—has been expanding globally. The company says D’YAVOL Spirits will run alongside its existing portfolio, aiming squarely at younger, aspirational consumers.

Shah Rukh Khan’s D’YAVOL Inception Wins Gold at Berlin

D’YAVOL Inception, the flagship blended malt Scotch whisky from D’YAVOL Luxury Spirits, has been awarded Gold at the prestigious Berlin International Spirits Competition (BISC) 2025. The Berlin International Spirits Competition stands out as the only European spirits competition judged exclusively by trade buyers, including sommeliers, beverage directors, and retail experts from across the continent. Spirits, RTDs, and non-alcoholic spirits are evaluated based on category and actual price, ensuring a real-world assessment of quality and value.

Shah Rukh Khan, Co-Founder, D’YAVOL, says, “Consistent recognitions like these fuels our drive to keep pushing boundaries and setting new standards. It’s always rewarding to see our efforts acknowledged on a global stage.” 

Inception is a blend of eight rare single malts, selected from Scotland’s whisky regions — Speyside, Highland, Lowland, and the Islands. Aged up to 12 years, Inception undergoes an extended maturation in first-fill Tawny Port and rare Madeira casks, adding layers of depth and richness. 

Launched in 2023, this non-chill filtered whisky preserves its full depth of flavour, mouthfeel, and character. Its complex profile unfolds with rich notes of dark chocolate, dried fruit, and oak spice, complemented by subtle hints of smoked wood, ripe plums, spiced vanilla, and a gentle smokiness. 

Bunty Singh, Co-Founder, D’YAVOL, says, “Winning multiple international awards including ‘Best Overall Scotch’ at the New York World Spirits Competition and now a gold medal at the Berlin International Spirits Competition 2025 is an incredible honour. These back-to-back wins reaffirm our commitment to crafting spirits that stand out on the world stage.” 

Alongside Inception’s Gold medal at BISC 2025, the brand’s Single Estate Vodka was also awarded a Silver Medal.