Celebrated UK based Glassware brand- Dartington Crystal unveils ‘The Connoisseur Collection’ in India

Iconic British glassmaker Dartington Crystal for the first time collaborates with an Indian wine and spirits expert, Vaniitha Jaiin and thinKitchen™ to launch ‘The Connoisseur Collection’ of two bespoke functional line of glasses for appreciating wine and whisky, respectively. The collection is available to purchase on www.thinkitchen.in which is India’s only omnichannel retailer of global, premium kitchenware and homeware brands under one roof.

Dartington Crystal has been known for creating high-quality handcrafted glassware which are simple and functional. Profound mastery of this skill has earned them the honour to be one of the few glass-makers to supply the HM the Queen and HRH the Prince of Wales. The Connoisseur Collection is a rare combination of fine craftmanship and innovation. Hand-crafted in England using the age-old mouth-blown glass making technique, these wine and whisky glasses are made using the finest crystal to give it the luxurious look and feel as well as brilliant clarity.

“It is an honour to work with a legendary brand like Dartington Crystal to curate a glassware collection for wine and whisky enthusiasts in India. My years of research and experience have

gone into conceptualizing The Connoisseur’s Wine and Whisky glasses which is a combination of both science and art. As a wine & spirits specialist, I always dreamt of an exceptionally functional glass that is suitable for enjoying and appreciating all kinds of wine and Whisky and ‘The Connoisseur Collection has taken me a step closer to my dream”, said Vaniitha Jaiin, the founder of The Perfect Pour- a lifestyle and alcobev consultant firm.

Dartington Crystal remarked, “We are thrilled to collaborate with Vaniitha, her ideation and thought-process in this subject matter which we believe is nothing less than that of an alchemist is truly incredible. Her noble persuasion of making the glassware harmonizable for connoisseurs and novices alike is indeed praiseworthy. This is the first we have collaborated with an Indian Connoisseur and we are ecstatic with the outcome. ”

Vaniitha Jaiin X Dartington Crystal in collaboration with thinKitchen™ -The Connoisseur Collection of Wine and Whisky glasses have been meticulously conceptualized and blended with elegance and finesse enabling one to appreciate wine and whisky in all the sensory facets of their drink– be its aroma, style, flavour, finish or texture.

The Connoisseur Collection Wine glasses have been crafted as universal glasses for beginners and experts to experience all kinds of wines including Champagne without investing in multiple-shaped Wine glasses and cluttering up the bar space. Whereas the range of

Connoisseur Whisky glasses are meant for savouring the taste and complexity of a fine whisky or a spirit; allowing them for a perfect nosing, tasting experience and appreciating all types of spirits especially Whisky.

From the brilliantly executed balance to the elegant design, The Connoisseur Collection luxury glassware are great for beginners, enthusiasts and experts alike. These Wine and Whisky glasses make it the perfect partner through one's journey of discovering the world of wine and whisky. This is glassware where form meets function making every sip more enjoyable.

“We are glad to facilitate the collaboration between Dartington Crystal and Vaniitha Jaiin. Dartington Crystal is one of our long standing brand partner, globally renowned for creating handcrafted luxury glassware. Vaniitha Jaiin, equally is an expert in the alcobev space in India with her consultancy - The Perfect Pour. This is our premier collaboration with a global brand and an Indian expert. We are excited to bring you the ‘The Connoisseur Collection,’ bringing innovation and passion together to create a must have for enthusiasts and experts alike.”

Anand Baldawa CEO of thinKitchen™

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