AN independent Scottish bottler has announced the launch of its oldest release to date and first-ever single grain Scotch whisky, distilled at a "lost distillery".
Saltire Rare Malt has released a 20-year-old single grain distilled at the "lost distillery" Port Dundas, finished in a virgin Japanese Mizunara Oak Butt, one of the rarest and most expensive oaks in the world.
Port Dundas was the largest distillery in Scotland, founded in 1811 and closed in 2011.
The limited edition release of 558 bottles forms part of the company's Lost Distillery series, a tribute to Scotland’s whisky landmarks from the past and the "enduring legacy of rare casks left behind".
Bottled at 59.7% ABV, the bottling is being marketed as "a true collector’s piece and a connoisseur’s dream".
Saltire Rare Malt, which was founded in 2024, are working with Hans and Becky Offringa - known internationally as ‘The Whisky Couple’ – to curate the collection.
"For the Port Dundas 20-year-old limited edition release, whisky lovers can expect a vibrant and complex profile:“Red fruit (cherries), cedar wood, waffles and maple syrup, warm leather” writes The Whisky Couple.
“A nice, full and complex dram. A vintage convertible with leather upholstery and a wooden dashboard, basking in the sun with its passengers enjoying a sweet treat.”
Commenting on their oldest release to date, Saltire Rare Malt founder and director Keith Rennie said: “The spirit of Saltire Rare Malt is defined by patience, precision and care. Every cask is meticulously nurtured and only released when it has reached perfection.
“This latest release is a milestone - our oldest, rarest single grain, finished in the extraordinary Mizunara oak. It is both a celebration of the artistry of whisky-making and a tribute to the heritage of Scotland’s lost distilleries, a piece of history for collectors and enthusiasts to treasure.”
Saltire Rare Malt was founded in 2024, in Falkland.
