{"product_id":"raer-single-malt-scotch-whisky-the-inaugural-release","title":"Raer Single Malt Scotch Whisky, The Inaugural Release","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\"\u003eRaer Single Malt Scotch Whisky, The Inaugural Release\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Inaugural Release marks the beginning of the Single Malt journey from Jackton Distillery, a family-run Lowland distillery dedicated to crafting distinctive Scotch whisky.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistilled, matured and bottled at the distillery, Batch No. 1 brings together whisky matured in Bourbon, Pedro Ximénez, Amontillado and Oloroso casks. The resulting expression offers a rich, full-flavoured character, combining warmth, depth and balance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottled at 48.7% ABV, with natural colour and without chill filtration, this first Single Malt from Jackton Distillery has been crafted to be opened, shared and remembered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Inaugural Release is strictly limited to 6,000 individually hand-numbered bottles and will not be repeated, making it a significant first chapter in the story of Jackton Distillery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJackton Distillery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJackton Distillery takes its name from the nearby village of Jackton and is part of the new generation of producers revitalising Scotland’s Lowland whisky region. The family-run distillery is directed by three of the Kean siblings — Jaynie, Claragh and Jacob, with Jaynie as Managing Director.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe RAER name has a playful origin: “RAER” is “rear” spelled backwards, inspired by an early family photography project, while “rare” is also a Scots word.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter several years without public access, Jackton opened its doors in summer 2024, offering tours, a tasting bar and on-site accommodation, followed by weddings, events and a French wine experience inspired by the Auld Alliance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJackton operates a genuine grain-to-glass philosophy. The family now grows around 300 tonnes of barley each year on its Ayrshire farms, with approximately one tonne used in production each day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 2025, the distillery brought its own malt house into operation, equipped with two five-tonne rotating drums. This gives Jackton greater control over the whisky-making process, from growing and malting the barley through to producing the finished spirit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jackton Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57442703507831,"sku":"P5902S","price":69.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2403\/2357\/files\/RaerSingleMaltInaugural_88af3e81-5bcc-4b62-8e46-1fc1446ffaf5.jpg?v=1789054500","url":"https:\/\/jeffreyst.com\/products\/raer-single-malt-scotch-whisky-the-inaugural-release","provider":"Jeffrey st. Whisky \u0026 Tobacco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}