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Indian-born storyteller 🍷🥃 | Writer & Drinks Judge | Host of Ruchira’s Table
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Top 100 Most Influential in Drinks 2025 - by Drinks Retailing
Top 100 Most Influential in Drinks 2025 - by Drinks Retailing
The winners of the Top 100 Most Influential list have been revealed. The Top 100 is our annual celebration of the individuals setting the trends and shaping the drinks industry for the better in the UK. This eagerly awaited list marks another trip around the sun by shining a light on the trailblazers, change-makers and
Moment in Whisky History: Indian Single Malts
Moment in Whisky History: Indian Single Malts
An Evening in the Company of Indian Single Malts was the inaugural event for the Worshipful Company of Distillers’ New Livery Members Committee (NLMC), held
Patron | The Drinks Trust
Patron | The Drinks Trust
🎉We are thrilled to announce Ruchira Neotia as a new Patron of The Drinks Trust Her deep respect for the drinks industry, combined with her first-hand understanding of both its passion and its pressures, makes her a powerful advocate for our work. Ruchira brings a thoughtful, empathetic voice, a far-reaching network, and a genuine commitment to championing an industry where talent and hard work are supported with real opportunity and financial stability. Her platform will play a vital role in helping us shine a light on the challenges faced behind the scenes, and in driving meaningful, lasting change. We’re honoured to have Ruchira onboard. 🌟 Ruchira Neotia DipWSET Nicola Burston Neil Barker Jennie Baernreuther Ian Bray Ian Burrell Tim Clay Hayley Easton Nicky Forrest Georgina Haughton Tony Watson Laura Willoughby MBE Aleesha Hansel Andy Clarke Ian Harris Kevin Larvin DipWSET FIH FLPI Jillian MacLean MBE Helen McGinn Millie Milliken Becky Paskin Olly Smith Jaega Wise
Articles by Ruchira Neotia
Interview: Namratha Stanley on Wine, Womanhood and Solicantus
Interview: Namratha Stanley on Wine, Womanhood and Solicantus
Namratha Stanley’s journey from Bangalore to Bordeaux: founding Wine Equation, creating Solicantus, mentoring women and championing education through wine.
Decanter Article: The Rise of Indian Single Malts
Decanter Article: The Rise of Indian Single Malts
With fierce local pride and Bollywood-worthy flair, Indian single malts are storming the world stage. Ruchira Neotia makes a cross-country exploration of the best drams from Jammu to Goa.
Ruchira's Pour - Brussels Shaken & Stirred
Ruchira's Pour - Brussels Shaken & Stirred
Alto Adige – An Alpine Love Letter to sun-drenched vines - Luxuriate Life Magazine
Alto Adige – An Alpine Love Letter to sun-drenched vines - Luxuriate Life Magazine
Journey through Alto Adige, where Bolzano, the Wine Road, and the Dolomites blend history, culture, and world-class wines.
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Global Drinks Awards by Global Drinks Intel
Global Drinks Awards by Global Drinks Intel
Ruchira Neotia DipWSET is a drinks consultant, presenter and writer, named one of the Top 100 Most Influential Figures in the UK Drinks Industry in 2025. Indian-born and London-based, she transitioned from a successful international FT100 marketing and consultancy CMO career to advising global drinks brands, chairing major conferences and speaking on leading industry panels. […]
Global Spirits Masters: Spirits Business Magazine
Global Spirits Masters: Spirits Business Magazine
London Wine Competition Judge
London Wine Competition Judge
About Ruchira Neotia
London Spirits Competition
London Spirits Competition
Drinks Consultant & Founder, Ruchira’s Table
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#30 Top 40 Wine List in the UK: Darjeeling Express
#30 Top 40 Wine List in the UK: Darjeeling Express
Douglas Blyde boards supper club-cum-restaurant Darjeeling Express, Asma Khan's "soulful" all-women run restaurant, and travels through the Kingly Court establishment's Indian home-cooking-inspired menu.
Explore wicked Halloween wine pairings
Explore wicked Halloween wine pairings
Forget limp toffee apples and cheap plonk. This Halloween, three wine experts conjure a fiendishly good line-up of wines to charm even the most jaded trick-or-treater, from pink fizz to ancient Madeira.
Commentary on Champagne in London's on-trade for Drinks Business
Commentary on Champagne in London's on-trade for Drinks Business
How does London's extensive restaurant and bar scene perform when it comes to their Champagne offer? Douglas Blyde investigates.
The Guardian- Ruchira Neotia Drinks List for Darjeeling Express
The Guardian- Ruchira Neotia Drinks List for Darjeeling Express
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Cocktail stories: Three Carriages, Darjeeling Express - The Spirits Business
Cocktail stories: Three Carriages, Darjeeling Express - The Spirits Business
Indian food and cocktails? Darjeeling Express has the perfect pairing, created by drinks designer and consultant Ruchira Neotia.
Podcast Interview: The Female Future of Drinks is Now
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How to Build a Wine List Celebrating Female Winemakers: Tips by Ruchira Neotia
How to Build a Wine List Celebrating Female Winemakers: Tips by Ruchira Neotia
PODCAST From Vine to Wallet: Navigating Wine & Spirits Pricing
PODCAST From Vine to Wallet: Navigating Wine & Spirits Pricing
Quickly and easily listen to The Pricing Lady for free!
Curating Wine with Purpose: Ruchira Neotia on Female Winemakers, List Strategy & What Drives Sales
Curating Wine with Purpose: Ruchira Neotia on Female Winemakers, List Strategy & What Drives Sales
In fine feather: defining luxury across the wine world
In fine feather: defining luxury across the wine world
Ruchira's Table
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