Fife whisky bottler unveils its first limited edition

Oct 24

1 min read

Saltire Rare Malt has launched its first-ever ‘Christmas Special’ – a Tamnavulin 17-year-old single malt, limited to just 247 bottles.

The malt was distilled on 8 February 2008 and bottled on 10 February 2025. It was chosen for its ‘rich winter character’ and depth of flavour.

Founded in Falkland in 2024, by lifelong friends Nigel Heywood and Keith Rennie, Saltire Rare Malt is an independent bottler dedicated to exceptional single casks. After three

decades of working together, their shared passion for fine and rare Scotch inspired them to create a global platform to share their private collection.

Each release is meticulously curated, featuring well-known labels, ‘rare gems’ and casks from lost distilleries.

Commenting on the ‘Christmas Special’, which is the firm’s 19th release, Keith said: “This release is our love letter to winter. It’s elegant, nostalgic and made for those quiet golden moments when the world slows down.

“If Christmas had a flavour, this would be it – rich fruit, warm spice and old-world charm in a glass. We’re very proud of this whisky and confident that Saltire fans will enjoy every drop of this special release.”

www.saltiremalt.com