22 - 25 May 2026

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The Jackton Distillery Story

Raer Scotch Whisky Stand: F478

Jackton Distillery is a family-owned, grain-to-glass whisky producer located in the village of Jackton, South Lanarkshire, near East Kilbride and on the outskirts of Glasgow, Scotland.

Established at O’Cathian Farm by East Kilbride property developer James Kean and his family, the distillery operates with a "seed to sip" ethos, managing every stage of production from cultivating its own barley on the estate to final bottling.

The site includes dunnage and racked warehouses for maturation, a shop, a tasting bar, and accommodation, and it opened to the public in August 2024. The distillery produces a range of spirits, including malt whisky, gin, vodka, and beer, with a focus on innovation and quality. Its flagship brand, RAER, features a masterfully blended Scotch whisky that has won multiple awards, including Great Taste Awards, World Whisky Awards, and London Spirits Awards.

The RAER range includes a blended Scotch Whisky and various cask-finished expressions, such as those finished in Amontillado, Oloroso, and PX sherry casks, as well as a unique French red wine finish. Notably, Jackton Distillery became the first Scotch whisky distillery to fill casks sourced from the renowned Chambord Estate in France. The distillery's production process is meticulous, with new-make spirit filled into a diverse selection of casks, including bourbon, sherry, rum, port, wine, and Chambord casks.

Malting barley is grown on the estate, and the distillery is nearing completion of its on-site floor maltings facility, which will further enhance its farm-to-glass capabilities. The distillery also produces a range of gins, including the award-winning "Something Blue" gin, which originated from a personal wedding story.

Visitors can experience the distillery through guided tours and tastings, which include an in-depth look at the entire production process, from malting and mashing to fermentation and distillation, followed by a tasting session featuring RAER's various expressions.

The distillery is open to the public, with opening hours from 10 to 18 daily. The team at Jackton Distillery, described as passionate experts, are committed to quality, innovation, and community involvement.

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