Whisky bottlers mark momentous first anniversary
INDEPENDENT whisky bottling firm Saltire Rare Malt has marked its first year in business with a new single malt whisky bottling.
Founded 12 months ago by Nigel Heywood and Keith Rennie (pictured), the whisky bottler has gained international acclaim for its curated collection of Scotch whiskies and can now be found in markets around the globe.
Bottles have shipped out to collectors and enthusiasts in countries across Europe, Latin America and Asia, with plans in motion to launch in both North America and South Africa later this year.
To mark the first anniversary of the firm, Saltire has launched its new ‘1st Year Anniversary’ special; a 14 Year Old Linkwood from the Speyside region.
Marking one of only 74 bottled from a refill American oak ex-bourbon cask, the whisky is priced at £113 per bottle and comes with an ABV of 54.1%.
The new bottling will be available to purchase from the Saltire website on 2 May, along with the firm’s wider range of “well-known labels”, “rare gems”, and casks from “lost distilleries”.
The first year anniversary of the brand comes swiftly after the launch of Saltire’s oldest bottling yet with its 18 Year Old Speyside which also kicked off the Cigar Malt Series.
Keith Rennie, Saltire Rare Malt founder and director, said: “When we started Saltire we always had a dream for it to be a worldwide success. What we didn’t realise is how fast we would achieve global acclaim.
“To see the reaction and excitement for Saltire Rare Malt from our partners across the world is why we work in this industry. It really is a special time for Saltire Rare Malt right now.
“Every cask is chosen with care and never hurried, to achieve the finest quality of whisky. We believe that’s why the whisky world is resonating with us and with the support of an outstanding team of whisky professionals, we can’t wait to see what the future holds.”
