Saltire Rare Malt Speyside

Series: Cigar Malt Series
ABV: 48.8%
Age: 18 years

90/ 100Outstanding

Saltire Rare Malt Speyside is a Speyside single malt Scotch whisky with an 18-year age statement. Speyside whiskies are widely known for a refined, approachable style, often emphasizing fruit, malt, and oak rather than heavy smoke.

WhiskyNotes published a reviewDec 18, 2025
Saltire Rare Malt Speyside
Cigar Malt Series
2006 vintage2025 release18 years48.8%
Outstanding review score, 90 out of 100
A characterful spirit with excellent sherry, balancing dark treacle, raisins and tobacco against bright redcurrants, pineapple, cherries and a hint of smoke.
black pepper
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cherry
chocolate
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By Ruben

WhiskyNotes published a reviewDec 18, 2025
Saltire Rare Malt Speyside
Cigar Malt Series
2006 vintage2025 release18 years48.8%
Outstanding review score, 90 out of 100
A characterful spirit with excellent sherry, balancing dark treacle, raisins and tobacco against bright redcurrants, pineapple, cherries and a hint of smoke.
black pepper
char
cherry
chocolate
+20 more
By Ruben