Saltire Rare Malt Launches Luxury Cigar Malt

SCOTTISH WHISKY BOTTLER UNVEILS NEW LUXURY CIGAR MALT

Following the sell-out success of its debut Cigar Malt, Saltire Rare Malt introduces a 15-year-old Inchgower single malt, marking the next chapter in its award-winning Scotch whisky portfolio.

Falkland, Fife; October 2026 - Independent Scotch whisky bottler Saltire Rare Malt has unveiled Cigar Malt Edition 2, a striking 15-year-old Inchgower single malt hand-selected by internationally renowned whisky experts Hans and Becky Offringa for its rich character, remarkable complexity and distinctive flavour profile.

The second edition of the brand's Cigar Malt series brings together bold fruit, warming spice and exceptional depth, showcasing the Fife-based bottler's commitment to discovering extraordinary single cask Scotch whiskies.

Bottled at 48.8% ABV, priced at £120 with 298 bottles available, the Inchgower reveals enticing notes of orange marmalade, cherry pipe tobacco, stewed red apples and ground cloves, balanced by honeycomb and warm leather. Medium-bodied with a long, lingering finish, it is designed to complement a fine cigar or be savoured entirely on its own.

The collection launched with an 18-year-old single malt from the now-closed Speyside Distillers, which sold out following its release. Its popularity has paved the way for a second expression, further establishing Saltire Rare Malt's reputation for sourcing distinctive whiskies with outstanding character and individuality.

Keith Rennie, Co-Founder of Saltire Rare Malt, said: "The response to our first Cigar Malt was incredible, and we're thrilled to build on that success with something equally special. This Inchgower is a remarkable whisky, packed with rich fruit, warming spice and real character. For us, it's about discovering exceptional casks and creating whiskies that people are genuinely excited to open, enjoy and share."

Founded in Falkland, Fife, by Nigel Heywood and Keith Rennie, Saltire Rare Malt is making its mark on the global Scotch whisky stage with an exceptional portfolio of carefully curated single cask whiskies.

Named Best Newcomer at the Scottish Whisky Awards 2025, the company recently added to its international accolades after being named Rising Star Brand at Taiwan's Golden Whisky Awards 2026, recognising its growing profile in one of the world's most influential Scotch whisky markets.

With an expanding presence across Europe, Asia and North America, Saltire Rare Malt continues to champion carefully selected single cask releases from Scotland's celebrated distilleries.

The Saltire Rare Malt Inchgower 15-Year-Old Cigar Malt Edition 2 is the latest addition to the company's collection of rare and distinctive Scotch whiskies.

The Saltire Rare Malt Collection is available to buy online on their website at: https://www.saltireraremalt.com/

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About Saltire Rare Malt Whisky

Saltire Rare Malt are bottlers of a unique range of limited-run single malt whiskies. The independent bottling company was born from a longstanding partnership between friends & Founders Nigel Heywood and Keith Rennie. The pair have worked together for three decades, before moving into the whisky world to collect fine and rare single malts. A shared passion for the 'water of life' led to the creation of Saltire Rare Malt - a global vehicle to share their outstanding collection of Single Malt Whiskies.

The founders felt that 2024 would be a good year to launch the very first bottlings of Saltire Rare Malt, 530 years after the birth of Scotch Whisky - in the beautiful, historic town of Falkland. Among Saltire Rare Malt's meticulously curated collection are 'well-known labels', 'rare gems' and casks from 'lost distilleries' with Single Malt Scotch Whisky releases that are 'never rushed or hurried, they're bottled when the right time arrives'.

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THE WHISKY: CIGAR MALT EDITION 2

Distillery: Inchgower

Age: 15 Years

Cask: First-fill Ex-Oloroso Sherry Hogshead

ABV: 48.8%

Outturn: 298

RRP: £120

Nose: Orange marmalade, cherry pipe tobacco, stewed red apples, ground cloves, honeycomb, warm armchair leather

Palate: Well-balanced, medium-bodied; revealing layers of fruit, spice and depth

Finish: Long and lingering

About The Whisky Couple, Hans & Becky Offringa

Hans Offringa is an international author and whisky expert who has worked in the industry for over 30 years. An inductee of the Whisky Hall of Fame, a Kentucky Colonel and a Keeper of the Quaich, Hans is a judge at the Scottish Whiskies Awards and the World Whisky Awards and serves as Director on the Advisory Board of The Council of Whiskey Masters.

Becky Lovett Offringa is a Keeper of the Quaich and co-author of numerous whisky books. Becky is a well-respected judge at the Scottish Whisky Awards and the World Whiskies Awards. She also is a Member on the Advisory Board of the Council of Whiskey Masters. Becky and Hans, internationally known as 'The Whisky Couple', are trusted partners of the Saltire family.

About Falkland, Fife; The Birthplace of Scotch Whisky

Falkland is a beautiful Scottish market town in the Kingdom of Fife, built around the 12th century Falkland Palace. 1494 saw the first record of Scotch Whisky. King James IV, staying at the Palace, issuing the famous order: "8 bolls of malt to Friar John Cor, werewith to make the 'water of life". This can be considered the birth certificate of Scotch Whisky. Saltire Rare Malt is now situated in the market square opposite Falkland Palace. Over 530 years after the birth of Scotch whisky, its story has now come full circle.