Colin Tait has been named Director of Beverage at The Ritz-Carlton, Bangalore
The Ritz-Carlton, Bangalore is pleased to announce the appointment of Colin Tait as Director of Beverage.
A highly accomplished Scottish professional, Colin brings over two decades of international experience shaped across Asia and beyond.
He first gained regional acclaim as the opening Bar Manager at Vesper Bangkok, where he played a pivotal role in establishing the bar’s identity and guiding it to recognition on the inaugural Asia’s 50 Best Bars list—a distinction it continues to hold. Colin went on to spend a significant part of his career in Shanghai, where he evolved from bar leadership into entrepreneurship. As an Operations Partner, he co-founded Black Rock Shanghai, a whisky-led bar concept inspired by its acclaimed London counterpart, building a reputation for its curated whisky selection and progressive cocktail program.
He also holds a Diploma in Single Malt Whisky from the Edinburgh Whisky Academy and has curated a 200-label whisky collection at Black Rock Shanghai. With a distinctive strength in concept-driven beverage experiences and whisky curation, Colin now brings his global perspective and creative direction to The Ritz-Carlton, Bangalore.
In his new role, Colin will lead beverage strategy and operations, refining the hotel’s bar identity and crafting elevated guest experiences in line with global standards.
The Ritz-Carlton, Bangalore welcomes Colin Tait to its leadership team and looks forward to the continued evolution of its beverage programme under his direction.