RAER Single Malt – The Inaugural Release 70cl

Description

Cask Composition & Maturation

Jackton laid down its first casks in February 2020. The spirit for this inaugural bottling was matured in a complex combination of four distinct cask types:

1. Ex-Bourbon Casks: Provides vanilla, honeyed malt, and structural sweetness.

2. Pedro Ximénez Casks: Adds deep, rich dried fruits, dark treacle, and weight.

3. Oloroso Sherry Casks: Imparts warmth, nutty characteristics, and baking spices.

4. Amontillado Casks: Contributes subtle nuttiness, dried orchard fruits, and crisp complexity.

Tasting Profile

• Nose: Rich and festive with prominent aromas of fruitcake, dried fig, and dark sultana.

• Palate: Full-bodied and dark-fruit forward, offering treacle, roasted nuts, toasted barley, and sweet spice.

• Finish: Mellow, long, and warming, tapering off with lingering toffee, soft oak tannins, and gentle baking spices.

Key Features & Historical Context

• Historic Milestone: Believed to be the first commercial single malt distilled, aged, and bottled in South Lanarkshire since the closure of Gill Distillery in 1840.

• Female-Led & Family-Run: Led by Managing Director Jaynie Kean—one of Scotland’s youngest female distillery leaders.

• “Raer View” Bottle Design: Features a clear front-label viewing window that invites you to look through the glass to an artwork print inside, leaning into the playful brand ethos (“Make every moment RAER”).