Jackton Distillery has officially opened the public pre-sale of its first Single Malt Scotch Whisky. Priced at £68, RAER Single Malt Scotch Whisky, The Inaugural Release, is available to pre-buy now, with shipping from 4 September 2026.
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READ THE STORYThe first release from the family-run Lowland distillery is limited to 6,000 individually hand-numbered bottles. Distillery collection will also be available.
Distilled, matured and bottled at Jackton Distillery, just outside Glasgow, the release marks a milestone for the Kean family, who laid down their first casks in February 2020.
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Jackton Distillery is led by Managing Director Jaynie Kean, one of Scotland’s youngest female distillery founders.
“Our first Single Malt is a huge moment for us as a family, as a team and as a young distillery,” she said. “We laid down our first casks in February 2020, and since then we’ve watched, waited, tasted, learned and kept moving towards the point where we could finally share a Single Malt with RAER’s name on the bottle.”
Kean added: “This release means so much because it carries the story of everyone who’s been part of Jackton so far. It’s our first chapter in Single Malt, and we wanted it to feel open, human and true to the way we do things here.”
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During development, the distillery shared early samples with visitors, trade contacts and whisky specialists to gather feedback. The names of those who contributed have been printed on the whisky’s box.
“Whisky should feel special, but it should never feel closed off,” Kean said. “We’ve always wanted Jackton to be a place where people can ask questions, taste, learn and feel part of the story, whether they’re lifelong whisky fans or trying Single Malt for the first time.”
She continued: “The Inaugural Release is collectable, yes. But above all, it’s whisky made to be opened, shared and remembered.”
The whisky was matured in a combination of bourbon, Pedro Ximénez, Amontillado and Oloroso casks. Bottled at 48.7% ABV, it is natural in color and non-chill filtered.
According to the official notes from the brand, the nose offers fruitcake, fig and sultana. The palate brings dark fruits, treacle and roasted nuts, before a finish of toffee, sweet spice and soft oak.
Jackton Distillery was founded by the Kean family on their farm and operates as a female-led, family-run and independent producer with tours, accommodation and a visitor experience.
The release is available to pre-order now.
