By Robert Mitchell
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Jackton Distillery, an independent and family-owned whisky-maker, has been announced as a finalist for three categories at this year’s Scottish Whisky Awards. The distillery is shortlisted for: Best Blended Scotch – for both its Amontillado and Oloroso Whisky Expressions; Tourism Destination of the Year; and Distillery of the Year. “When we won back-to-back gold in 2022 and 2023 in the Best Blended Scotch category, it was a complete game-changer for us”, said Jaynie Kean, managing director at Jackton Distillery. “It was totally unexpected in a way, but once news started circulating, the Oloroso expression sold out overnight. For a family-owned business of our size, it was a glimmer of recognition, and we are hungry for more. We hope that being nominated in three categories, including ‘Distillery of the Year’, will continue to help put our story out into the world.” Jaynie will also be attending The Spirits Business Awards in London this November as one of the three finalists for The Young Achiever of the Year award. Jackton Distillery is already a popular visitor destination, offering immersive tours, tastings and a year-round calendar of events championing the spirit of Scotch whisky making. *Don’t miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire. Sign up to our newsletters here . And did you know Lanarkshire Live had its own app? Download yours for free here .
