Rahul Puranik

As Founder & President of Puranique Spirits (www.puraniques.com), I lead a globally acclaimed luxury beverage brand crafted in France, featuring award-winning creations like Puranique Cognac (V.S. & V.S.O.P.), 9× distilled Puranique Vodka (Gold Medal, London Spirits Competition 2018), Puranique Jus d' Manguier, Puranique Mangeaux (Silver Medal, New York International Spirits Competition), Le Pineau des Charentes Puranique wines, and a limited edition 25 years old scotch.Our spirits are produced at Vinet-Puranik Distillerie, which is among the top 5 independent distilleries in the Cognac region. We export globally to more than 18 countries.Beyond spirits, I serve as Chairman & Founder of Sapphire Airways and Sapphire Global Airways, hold leadership roles at Cosmic Air (Southeast Asia), operate Beverage Malls & Outlet Groups in Georgia, partner at Pixel Distillery and Loch Leven Hotel in Scotland, and invest in student-housing and healthcare ventures across the U.S. In 2025, I produced "Punha Shivaji Raje Bhosale" with the national award-winning filmmaker Mahesh Manjrekar, a film that celebrates heritage and courage.With a degree in Electrical & Computer Engineering from the University of Alabama, I’ve built and invested in ventures spanning beverages, aviation, hospitality, healthcare, and real estate across the U.S., Europe, and Asia.A lifelong believer in giving back, I also serve as a student mentor and counselor, having guided over 250 students across 14 years in their academic and career journeys.If you're a connoisseur, a retailer, an importer, or a curious cocktail lover, try Puranique at puraniques.com. For wholesale or press, please message me directly. À votre santé.Rahul