The site was born from the family’s spirit of belief. From its founding in 2020, Jackton Distillery’s single malt was designed to build on the promise of the family’s RAER  blended Scotch – an easy-drinking expression designed to bring generations together.  That original release captured what RAER whisky stands for: connection, inclusivity, and  celebrating Scotland’s national drink in good company. The family say that the distillery  gave them space to shape the whisky-making process and welcome people from  around the world, to experience their own RAER moments. 

Guests at the Burns Night preview will meet the family, help select the standout casks  which will make up the first release, and raise a glass of the first single malt in the very  place it matured.  

“From the barley harvest to the drams we pour, nothing is wasted and everything comes  full circle,” notes Jacob Kean, Director and Head of Farm Operations. “The draff feeds  our own cattle, our water is reused, and even the heat from distillation warms our  facilities – it’s all connected. Embracing the circular economy isn’t just eco-friendly, it  makes our whisky more authentic. 

The general release of RAER Single Malt will follow in Q3 2026, when whisky aficionados  around the world will finally get their chance to secure a bottle. Each bottle from Batch  No.1 will be hand numbered by the Jackton Distillery team. 

The distillery team have confirmed they are on track for an autumn launch, with exact  dates to be revealed closer to the time. “We’re taking our time, because that’s what our  whisky deserves,” Jaynie explains. “Every extra month in the cask deepens its character.  We want each sip to tell the story of who we are – a small distillery with a big heart, a  family that refused to rush a good thing.” 

It’s clear that warmth, inclusivity and pride are at the core of the RAER whisky identity.  In just the past few years, Jackton Distillery has earned multiple accolades for its acclaimed RAER blended whisky and the Green Tourism award for sustainable  practices.  

The upcoming Single Malt is the next chapter in this story. “It was all very uncertain  when we started the distillery. It’s a massive risk to operate independently,” shares  Claragh Kean, company Director. “But there was one thing that has always remained  true and has helped push us forward every single day since we started out; we wanted  our own single malt. We wanted to show the world what we could do and create  something truly RAER.” 

“We have been patient – and now our time is just within reach.”