Award-winning Scotch bottler strengthens US presence

Award-winning independent Scotch whisky bottler, Saltire Rare Malt, named Best Newcomer at the 2025 Scottish Whisky Awards, is strengthening its US presence with a new tasting series across New Orleans and Texas. 

Building on the brand’s growing presence in the American market, the programme will showcase Saltire Rare Malt’s single-cask Scotch whiskies through a series of guided tastings.

Guests attending the events will explore whiskies drawn from distilleries including Dailuaine,

Spey, Ardmore and Tormore, alongside Falkland, the company’s ‘sister’ Speyside single-malt brand. Each whisky offers a distinct expression of its distillery and cask, reflecting the diversity and craftsmanship of Scotland’s whisky regions.

The expansion also builds on Saltire Rare Malt’s growing presence within the Steak House Hall of Fame network across the US, which began last year.  

Working in conjunction with the organisation, which celebrates “America’s greatest steak houses”, the brand is continuing to introduce its whiskies to some of America’s most respected dining institutions, bringing together some of Scotland’s rarest malts with the country’s celebrated steak-house tradition.

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse will host the opening event in New Orleans and a second tasting in Houston, while additional tastings will take place at Texas de Brazil in Dallas. The series concludes at a private members’ golf club.

All tastings will be hosted by Saltire Rare Malt global brand ambassador, David McCallum, who will guide guests through the collection while sharing the stories behind each whisky, the distilleries from which they originate and the philosophy behind Saltire Rare Malt’s cask selection.

Keith Rennie, co-founder and director of Saltire Rare Malt, said: “Saltire Rare Malt was created to celebrate the remarkable diversity of Scotland’s distilleries through exceptional single casks.

“Seeing these whiskies enjoyed in great restaurants across New Orleans and Texas is incredibly exciting for us. It’s a wonderful way to further introduce American whisky lovers to the character, rarity and craftsmanship behind every bottle we release.”

Ron Small, managing partner of the Steak House Hall of Fame, said: “Great steak houses are built on tradition, craftsmanship and an unwavering commitment to quality - values that mirror the world of fine Scotch whisky.

“Saltire Rare Malt brings remarkable single-cask whiskies to the table, and it’s exciting to see these exceptional spirits finding a home in some of America’s most respected dining rooms.”

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