At Rutland Square Spirits, every bottle tells a story. Not just of flavour, but of love, resilience, and the quiet strength passed down through generations. The heart of this story belongs to the founder’s grandmother. She was a woman whose life was steeped in tea and was a way of bringing people together. She was more than a tea lover. She was a force. A nurturer. A woman who believed that no effort is too small when it comes to caring for others.
Inspired by her spirit, Rutland Square Spirits created their award-winning Chai Spiced Gin as a beautiful tribute to her legacy. But this gin is more than just a drink. It carries the soul of Dibrugarh, Assam, where the founder was born (Scottish Spirits Indian Soul).
Each and every tea leaf used in this gin is carefully hand-plucked by local women. Oolong White Tea, known for its delicate complexity and rich floral notes, is what makes the gin special and worth it. Traditionally grown in northern India and China, Oolong now thrives sustainably in Dibrugarh, thanks to the brand’s commitment to nurturing its roots.
At the heart of Rutland Square Gin is the belief that a bottle can not only hold liquid, but also purpose. The brand proudly pays homage to the women who bring this gin to life in the tea gardens of Dibrugarh. In a region where women are often paid less than a dollar a day, Rutland Square Spirits makes it a point to pay them fairly. And through this, the brand is trying to make a change, sip by sip.
Beyond their commitment to women in tea, Rutland Square Spirits also partners with the Donate A Meal Foundation, providing meals to those in need. We are committed to build something bigger- a promise to honour the past while creating opportunities for women who, like the founder’s grandmother, carry the weight of communities on their shoulders. In Dibrugarh, their work is quietly rewriting stories, ensuring that rural women can live with dignity, earn fairly, and find pride in their craft.
It’s not just about gin. It’s about changing lives. One sip at a time.