Fife bottler prices second limited release at £120 a bottle
Independent Scotch whisky bottler Saltire Rare Malt has unveiled Cigar Malt Edition 2, a 15-year-old Inchgower single malt, the company announced. The whisky was hand-selected by Hans and Becky Offringa for its character, complexity and flavour profile. The release follows the sell-out of the brand’s debut Cigar Malt and is based in Falkland, Fife.
Bottled at 48.8% ABV, the Inchgower is priced at £120 with 298 bottles available. According to the company, it offers notes of orange marmalade, cherry pipe tobacco, stewed red apples and ground cloves, balanced by honeycomb and warm leather. The release describes it as medium-bodied with a long, lingering finish, designed to complement a cigar or be enjoyed on its own.
The Cigar Malt collection launched with an 18-year-old single malt from the now-closed Speyside Distillers, which sold out following its release. The company said this popularity paved the way for the second expression.
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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.”
The company was founded in Falkland, Fife, by Nigel Heywood and Keith Rennie. Saltire Rare Malt was named Best Newcomer at the Scottish Whisky Awards 2025, and the company said it was recently named Rising Star Brand at Taiwan’s Golden Whisky Awards 2026. According to the company, it has an expanding presence across Europe, Asia and North America.
The Saltire Rare Malt Inchgower 15-Year-Old Cigar Malt Edition 2 is available to buy on the company’s website.
