Jackton Distillery has announced the public pre-sale of its first ever Single Malt Scotch Whisky, marking a major milestone for the family-run Lowland producer.
RAER Single Malt Scotch Whisky, The Inaugural Release, is available to pre-buy now for £68. Limited to 6,000 individually hand-numbered bottles, shipping will begin from 4 September 2026, with distillery collection also available.
Distilled, matured and bottled at Jackton Distillery, just outside Glasgow, the release represents the culmination of more than six years of work for the Kean family, who laid down their first casks in February 2020.
The distillery is now led by Managing Director Jaynie Kean, 28, one of Scotland’s youngest female distillery founders and managing directors. For Kean, the launch is about far more than releasing a new whisky.
Jaynie Kean, Managing Director of Jackton Distillery, said: “Our first Single Malt is a huge moment for us as a family, as a team and as a young distillery. 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.
“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.”
The development of the inaugural batch has reflected the distillery’s open and community-focused approach. Early samples were shared with visitors, trade contacts and whisky specialists, allowing the team to gather feedback while progressing towards its first official Single Malt release.
In recognition of that contribution, the names of those involved in the development journey have been included on the presentation box for The Inaugural Release.
Kean added: “Whisky should feel special, but it should never feel closed off. 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.
“The Inaugural Release is collectable, yes. But above all, it’s whisky made to be opened, shared and remembered.”
RAER Single Malt Scotch Whisky, The Inaugural Release, has been drawn from a combination of Bourbon, Pedro Ximénez, Amontillado and Oloroso casks, designed to bring richness, warmth and balance to the finished spirit.
The whisky offers aromas of fruitcake, fig and sultana, followed by dark fruits, treacle and roasted nuts on the palate. Its long, mellow finish brings notes of toffee, sweet spice and soft oak.
Bottled at 48.7% ABV, the inaugural release is presented at natural colour and is non-chill filtered.
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Founded by the Kean family on their South Lanarkshire farm, Jackton Distillery has developed a growing visitor offering alongside its production operation, including tours and accommodation. The independent distillery is female-led and family-run, with a hands-on approach at every stage of production.
RAER Single Malt Scotch Whisky, The Inaugural Release, is available to pre-buy now via raer.co.uk/raer-single-malt.
