Fresh from being named Best Newcomer at the 2025 Scottish Whisky Awards, Saltire Rare Malt will host its first-ever Swedish tasting on Tuesday 17th February 2026, marking another important step in the independent bottler’s expanding European journey.
The online tasting introduces Swedish whisky drinkers to Saltire Rare Malt, the Falkland-based independent bottler through a curated six-dram tasting pack and guided live session. Hosted by Klaus Bitschnau, Founder and Chief visionary officer of Whiskykalendern & Whiskysnack and Jan Damen, Keeper of the Quaich and European Sales Director for Saltire Rare Malt, who will introduce the brand, its philosophy and the stories behind each cask.
The tasting pack contains six 5cl samples from the Saltire Rare Malt range – each a minimum of 14 years – alongside a sixth dram from sister brand The Falkland Collection, a small-batch single malt whisky – tasting packs as well as Saltire Rare Malt’s full range of whiskies are available now through the BeMakers platform.
The Saltire Selection
- Dailuaine 14yo – 1st Fill Bourbon Hogshead
- Royal Brackla 16yo – Cask Strength, Refill American Oak
- Tanmavulin 17yo – 2nd Fill ex-Oloroso European Oak
- Speyside Distillery 18yo – The Cigar Malt, 1st Fill PX Hogshead
- Ardmore 14yo – 2nd Fill ex-Marsala Barrique
- The Falkland Collection – Speyside Single Malt, ex-Oloroso Butt
The tasting will take place online from 7-8pm (CET). Access details will be shared directly with customers who purchase the tasting pack.
Commenting on the Swedish debut, Jan Damen European Sales Director for Saltire Rare Malt said: “Sweden is an important and exciting market for Saltire Rare Malt. 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!”
Headquartered in Falkland, Fife – where Scotch whisky was first recorded in 1494 – Saltire Rare Malt has seen rapid growth across Europe, with strong momentum in markets including the Netherlands, Germany, France, Belgium, Luxembourg and Poland. The Swedish tasting represents the next phase of that expansion as the company moves confidently into 2026.
You Might Also Like:
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society journeys back in time with new worm tub collection
Scotch Malt Whisky Society launches second instalment of popular Peat Plants collection
Rare Scottish rum release brings tropical agricole and Islay smoke together
Hatozaki launches triple cask reserve with rare Umeshu finish
Founded by lifelong friends Nigel Heywood and Keith Rennie, and guided by internationally respected whisky writers Hans and Becky Offringa (The Whisky Couple), Saltire Rare Malt continues to build its reputation through thoughtful maturation, limited releases and an unwavering focus on quality.
Saltire Rare Malt Tasting Pack & Online Tasting
Tuesday 17th February 2026
Online | 7-8pm (CET)
599 SEK (incl. VAT)
