Radico Khaitan has expanded its Global Travel Retail (GTR) presence in the UK, with its premium Indian spirits now available at duty-free shops across four major airports — Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester and Birmingham.The company said the move makes it the first Indian spirits company to have its brands available across the duty-free networks of all four airports, marking a significant step in its international expansion strategy.Key HighlightsRadico Khaitan has expanded into four major UK airports.Rampur and Sangam brands are now available through airport duty-free stores.The airports include Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester and Birmingham.The portfolio includes Rampur Indian Single Malt Double Cask, Asava and Barrel Blush.Sangam World Malt is also part of the UK airport rollout.The four airports handled more than 170 million passengers in 2025.Radico Khaitan currently has a presence across more than 65 duty-free locations globally and is targeting over 100.Radico Khaitan Expands Global Travel RetailThe latest UK airport expansion strengthens Radico Khaitan’s efforts to build an international market for its premium and luxury Indian spirits.The company’s portfolio is now available to international travellers across Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester and Birmingham. The rollout includes Rampur Indian Single Malt Double Cask, Rampur Asava, Rampur Barrel Blush and Sangam World Malt.Radico Khaitan Managing Director Abhishek Khaitan described the UK expansion as an important milestone in the company’s ambition to take Indian luxury spirits to international consumers.Rampur Whisky Leads the UK PortfolioRampur Indian Single Malt is among the key brands being expanded through the UK airport network.The portfolio includes three Rampur expressions — Double Cask, Asava and Barrel Blush — along with Sangam World Malt.Rampur whisky is produced at Radico Khaitan’s Rampur Distillery in Uttar Pradesh, which was established in 1943. The company has been building the brand’s international presence through specialist retail and travel-retail channels.The UK rollout also places Indian single malt whisky in airport duty-free environments traditionally associated with international whisky brands.Four UK Airports Add Global ReachThe four airports provide Radico Khaitan access to a large international traveller base.Heathrow handled approximately 84.5 million passengers in 2025, while Gatwick, Manchester and Birmingham recorded around 42.8 million, 32.1 million and 13.7 million passengers respectively. Combined, the airports handled more than 170 million passengers during the year.This gives the company an opportunity to increase the visibility of Indian whisky and other premium spirits among travellers from different markets.Radico Khaitan Targets More Duty-Free LocationsThe UK expansion is part of a wider Global Travel Retail strategy.Radico Khaitan currently has a presence across more than 65 duty-free locations globally and has set a target of expanding its footprint to more than 100 locations.The company had previously said its travel-retail network had grown from 50 outlets to 63, showing the pace at which it has been expanding its international presence.The company is also building an international presence through airline partnerships, with Rampur available on Air India and Jaisalmer Gin on SpiceJet, according to management commentary.Premium Spirits Drive Radico Khaitan’s GrowthThe airport expansion comes as Radico Khaitan continues to focus on premiumisation.Its Prestige & Above portfolio contributed 70.3% of the company’s IMFL value in FY26. Radico Khaitan reported FY26 net revenue of around ₹6,050 crore, while IMFL volumes increased 22% to 38.3 million cases.The company has also highlighted growing international demand for its luxury portfolio as a key part of its long-term strategy.What the UK Expansion Means for Indian SpiritsThe move gives Radico Khaitan greater access to international travellers and strengthens the visibility of Indian premium spirits outside the domestic market.With Indian single malts and other premium categories gaining international attention, airport duty-free stores offer brands such as Rampur and Sangam another channel to reach consumers who may be unfamiliar with Indian whisky.The expansion also forms part of a broader shift towards premium Indian spirits being positioned for global markets.What Happens Next?Radico Khaitan’s focus will now be on expanding distribution, strengthening brand recognition and increasing its presence in global travel retail.With more than 65 duty-free locations already covered and a target of over 100, the UK airport expansion is one step in the company’s wider international growth strategy.The latest rollout also adds to the growing global visibility of Indian whisky and other premium spirits.
