Ep79. Rutland Square Spirits - Nishant Sharma
Wed Jan 28 2026
In this episode of Edinburgh Business Stories, we’re joined by Nishant Sharma, founder and CEO of Rutland Square Spirits.
Nishant shares his journey from starting with just £500 from family to building a fast growing spirits brand, and the mindset shifts that shaped him along the way. He speaks candidly about living with ADHD, learning to pause before speaking, and how self awareness has become one of his biggest leadership strengths.
He also opens up about a life changing moment when the pressure of the business nearly cost him his life, forcing him to rethink success, health, and what really matters. Alongside that, Nishant talks about meeting a billionaire investor, the power of honesty over image, and his long term vision for building a sustainable whisky distillery in Scotland.
This episode is full of raw honesty, ambition, and perspective for anyone building a business, chasing big goals, or learning how to lead without losing themselves in the process.
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In this episode of Edinburgh Business Stories, we’re joined by Nishant Sharma, founder and CEO of Rutland Square Spirits. Nishant shares his journey from starting with just £500 from family to building a fast growing spirits brand, and the mindset shifts that shaped him along the way. He speaks candidly about living with ADHD, learning to pause before speaking, and how self awareness has become one of his biggest leadership strengths. He also opens up about a life changing moment when the pressure of the business nearly cost him his life, forcing him to rethink success, health, and what really matters. Alongside that, Nishant talks about meeting a billionaire investor, the power of honesty over image, and his long term vision for building a sustainable whisky distillery in Scotland. This episode is full of raw honesty, ambition, and perspective for anyone building a business, chasing big goals, or learning how to lead without losing themselves in the process.