Our Vision
To build a leading U.S. platform for premium Indian spirits, recognized for quality, consistency, and strong trade partnerships.
Our vision is not novelty. It is category credibility, sustained demand, and long term brand equity.
Our Journey
Hermitage Reserve was formed following the worldwide success of Octaga Green, an Indian based distillation company with established production capabilities and premium spirits expertise.
To support expansion into the United States, Octaga Green’s founder, Basab Paul, co-founded Hermitage Reserve with Kishore Varieth as a dedicated U.S. distributor and brand house.
Octaga Green continues to operate as a distiller and producer in India, while Hermitage Reserve independently manages U.S. compliance, sales strategy, distributor relationships, and brand growth across American markets.
Our Leadership
Basab Paul - Co-Founder
Founder of Octaga Green, Basab brings deep expertise in spirits production, distillation operations, and brand development. His leadership ensures production consistency, quality standards, and portfolio integrity across all Hermitage Reserve brands.
Kishore Varieth - Co-Founder
Kishore leads U.S. market strategy, distributor partnerships, and commercial expansion. His focus is building scalable routes to market, strong wholesaler alignment, and sustained brand growth across retail and hospitality channels.
Our Guiding Values
Commercial Quality
Products designed to succeed in retail and on-prem environments.
Consistency at Scale
Reliable production, documentation, and supply continuity.
Market Integrity
Clear positioning, compliant operations, and transparent partnerships.
Responsible Growth
Focused expansion aligned with distributor success.