Avishek Bambii Das honored as Keeper of the Quaich

Ospree Duty Free CEO Avishek Bambii Das is now a Keeper of the Quaich
Avishek Bambii Das, CEO of Ospree Duty Free, has been honored as a Keeper of the Quaich, the highest honor in the Scotch whisky industry, at an event at Blair Atholl Castle in Scotland.
This prestigious recognition is reserved for individuals making significant contributions to the industry, with only a select few invited each year. With this milestone, Das joins an elite group of members worldwide and is among the few Indians to have received this commendation.
The same evening, renowned musician and rock legend Rod Stewart was also honored as a Keeper of the Quaich.
“Being honored as a Keeper of the Quaich is a remarkable and rare privilege,” Das said. “To be recognized by the Scotch whisky community, which represents tradition and excellence, is deeply humbling. This honor reflects our passion for Scotch whisky, and we look forward to continuing our contribution to this remarkable industry.”
Under Das’s leadership, the single malt Scotch business has experienced a growth of 60% YoY, led by Ospree’s range of over 250 malts. According to Ospree Duty Free, the overall, the whisky category grew by 41% in FY24, accounting for 45% of total revenue.
“As the CEO of the world’s fastest-growing Duty Free business, this honor further solidifies Avishek Bambii Das’s commitment to promoting the legacy of Scotch Whisky and spearheading its explosive growth,” the company stated.