Saltire Rare Malt hosts first Swedish online tasting following Scottish Whisky Awards win.
Saltire Rare Malt will debut in Sweden with its first online tasting on Tuesday 17 February 2026, following the independent bottler’s Best Newcomer win at the 2025 Scottish Whisky Awards. The Falkland-based company will introduce Swedish whisky enthusiasts to its portfolio through a curated six-dram tasting pack and guided virtual session.
The event will be co-hosted by Klaus Bitschnau, founder and chief visionary officer of Whiskykalendern & Whiskysnack, alongside Jan Damen, Keeper of the Quaich and European sales director for Saltire Rare Malt.
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READ THE STORYParticipants will receive six 5cl samples, each aged a minimum of 14 years. The selection includes Dailuaine 14-year-old from a first fill Bourbon hogshead, Royal Brackla 16-year-old cask strength from refill American oak, and Tanmavulin 17-year-old from second fill ex-Oloroso European oak.
Additional drams feature Speyside Distillery 18-year-old, marketed as The Cigar Malt from first fill PX hogshead, and Ardmore 14-year-old from second fill ex-Marsala barrique. The pack also contains a sample from sister brand The Falkland Collection, featuring a Speyside single malt from an ex-Oloroso butt.
“Sweden is an important and exciting market for Saltire Rare Malt,” said Jan Damen, European sales director. “The depth of knowledge and curiosity among Swedish whisky drinkers makes this the perfect place to introduce our approach to enjoying whisky. It’s a real honour to have an expert like Klaus involved, we’re in for a fun night!”
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The tasting pack is priced at 599 SEK including VAT, with products available through the BeMakers platform.
Founded by Nigel Heywood and Keith Rennie, Saltire Rare Malt is guided by whisky writers Hans and Becky Offringa, known internationally as The Whisky Couple.
The company has experienced rapid expansion across European markets including the Netherlands, Germany, France, Belgium, Luxembourg and Poland.
Headquartered in Falkland, Fife, where Scotch whisky was first recorded in 1494, the independent bottler focuses on thoughtful maturation and limited releases.
The online tasting runs from 7-8pm CET, with access details provided directly to customers purchasing the tasting pack.
