Sheraton Grand Bengaluru Whitefield Hotel & Convention Center has announced the launch of an exclusive single malt whisky in collaboration with Amrut Distillery, created especially for Zarf, the hotel’s signature Indian fine-dining restaurant. The launch marks a significant milestone for Amrut, representing its 50th single malt release and the first time the brand has crafted a whisky exclusively for a restaurant in India.
This partnership brings together two Indian institutions known for elevating indigenous craft through contemporary expression. Conceived as a bespoke spirit-led dining experience, the collaboration reinforces Sheraton Grand Bengaluru Whitefield’s vision of positioning its restaurants as platforms for innovation, storytelling, and destination-led luxury.
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A Bespoke Single Malt for Indian Fine Dining
The exclusive single malt has been distilled using Indian six-row barley and matured for over six years in a carefully selected refill virgin American oak cask. Designed specifically to complement Zarf’s culinary philosophy, the whisky mirrors the restaurant’s focus on reinterpreting the flavours of “forgotten India” through a modern luxury lens.
Sanjay Gupta, Multi Property General Manager, Sheraton Grand Bengaluru Whitefield Hotel & Convention Center, said,
“At Sheraton Grand Bengaluru Whitefield, our F&B destinations are designed to lead conversations. This collaboration with Amrut, a respected Indian family run brand reflects our strategic focus on innovation through one-of-a-kind partnerships where cuisine, craft, and culture come together to create experiences that are truly distinctive and destination-defining. Zarf continues to evolve as a space where Indian heritage is expressed in a modern, globally relevant way.”
A Menu Crafted in Dialogue with the Spirit
To mark the launch, the single malt was paired with a specially curated menu at Zarf, designed to echo the whisky’s layered depth and complexity. The experience featured dishes such as Mushroom ki Galouti with Lucknow potli spices and saffron warqi, Peshawari Namak Mandi lamb chops, lamb galouti kebab finished with saffron warqi, and Dal-e-Zarf, slow-cooked in stoneware with yellow moong lentils and desi ghee. Together, the menu and the whisky created a seamless dialogue between spirit and cuisine.
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Commenting on the milestone, Rakshit N. Jagdale, Managing Director, Amrut Distillery, said,
“Releasing our 50th single malt in collaboration with Sheraton Grand Bengaluru Whitefield and Zarf marks a truly meaningful milestone for us. I am especially pleased that for our first private label in India, we have partnered with an esteemed institution like Sheraton Grand Bengaluru Whitefield, for their bespoke restaurant, Zarf.”
An Experiential Evening Beyond the Glass
The launch evening also featured a fashion walk curated by Prasad Bidapa, with designs by Hemant Trevedi inspired by the colours and flow of the whisky. The presentation added a refined visual layer to the evening, complementing the overarching theme of craftsmanship, heritage, and contemporary Indian luxury.
Through this collaboration, Sheraton Grand Bengaluru Whitefield strengthens its positioning as a leading culinary and lifestyle destination, while Amrut Distillery reinforces its stature as India’s most awarded single malt producer. Together, the two brands set a new benchmark for experience-led partnerships that place Indian provenance at the centre of global luxury conversations.
