Saltire Rare Malt hires five whisky experts to ‘accelerate global ambitions’
Scotch whisky firm Saltire Rare Malt has invested in what it has described as its “biggest international expansion to date” to meet global demand for Scotch whisky.
The company, which launched in 2024, has appointed five whisky professionals across North America and Asia Pacific as the independent Scotch whisky bottler “accelerates its global ambitions”.
Joining Saltire Rare Malt are Gary Clark who will take the role of national sales manager – USA, Jared Card and George B. Summer who will become brand ambassadors for the Mid-Atlantic and New York respectively, Laura Sol will become the company’s business development manager and Kotaro Kurihara will take the role of product marketing specialist for Asia Pacific.
Reaching collectors and trade partners
The company, which has seen its bottlings already reach collectors and trade partners throughout Europe, North America, Asia and South Africa, now has plans to reinforce its reputation as a stand-out independent Scotch whisky bottler.
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Founded in Falkland, Fife, the business was born from the longstanding friendship of Nigel Heywood and Keith Rennie who shared an ambition to take Scotch whisky across the globe. The duo also work alongside whisky experts Hans and Becky Offringa, known globally as The Whisky Couple.
Building ‘an international Scotch whisky company’
Speaking about the new hires, Rennie said: “From day one, our ambition has been to build an international Scotch whisky company while staying true to Scotland’s whisky heritage. Just over two years on, we’re proud to see our bottlings enjoyed by collectors around the world, but we believe the best is still to come.”
Rennie added: “Gary, Jared, George, Laura and Kotaro each bring exceptional knowledge, experience and relationships to Saltire Rare Malt. This investment gives us the platform to accelerate our global ambitions, strengthen partnerships and take our whiskies to even more whisky lovers, collectors and trade partners around the world.”
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