Award Winning Master Blender Dhavall Gandhi Goes Out On His Own

This October sees the launch of Kandoblanc, a new whisky brand described by its founder, master blender Dhavall Gandhi, as celebrating “the fusion of ideas, cultures and creative influences though exquisitely crafted objects.”

Kandoblanc will unveil their first whisky, AGA, at the highly anticipated Distillers One of One auction in partnership with Sotheby’s. It is described as “a contrasting duo of rare Scotch whiskies were handpicked by Dhavall Gandhi to celebrate the harmonious interplay of flavours. The delicate and refined Speyside malt contributes finesse, and the flamboyant Highland malt brings poise and texture to create the ultimate cuvée.

“Distilled in 1979 and bottled in 2023, both whiskies are meticulously woven to create a tapestry of uniqueness and allure.”

AGA is named after the founder’s son. Gandhi is noted as being “a renowned, award-winning master blender, recognised for his exceptional expertise and ground-breaking contributions to the world of whisky. First coming into prominence for his work at The Macallan, Gandhi further cemented his position as an industry trailblazer for his contributions to The Lakes Distillery.

“AGA marks the debut of his work as a creator overseeing every aspect of the object, from the liquid composition to the intricate details of the bespoke decanter.”

“I believe in the art of duality and have a passion for art and whisky,” said Gandhi in a prepared statement. “At Kandoblanc our goal is to create individual objects, which are one off art pieces, never to be repeated. Each object is a celebration of cultural diversity and creative influencers.

“Following the launch of the first one-of- kind object we will be creating limited edition pieces and will be collaborating with artists and designers for rarity and exclusivity.”