Located in the village of Drimnin on the Morvern peninsula on the West Coast of Scotland, Nc'nean is an independent whisky distillery that is powered by 100% renewable energy. They exist to create experimental, organic spirits and to pioneer sustainable production.
Hunting for delicious flavours, a dedication to organic barley, unusual cask varieties and yeast experiments is what Nc’nean are all about. The distillery also, of course, champions sustainability – a key pillar of the brand which has been at their core since their conception. B Corp certified, they use only organic Scottish barley in a distillery powered only by renewable energy. The whisky is bottled in an a 100% recycled clear glass bottle, and 99.97% of their waste is diverted from landfill. As of 2021, they became the first whisky distillery in the UK to be verified as net zero carbon emissions for scopes 1 and 2.
The inspiration for the name, Neachneohain, was an ancient Gaelic goddess. She was known as the Queen of Spirits and a fierce protector of nature.
Maturation is completed in a range of casks, predominantly specially treated red wine and American whiskey barrels to develop depth and sweetness.
Those who work for the distillery are called 'Quiet Rebels', with each release in their eponymous annual series named after one of them. So far, there's been a Gordon, a Lorna and an Annabel.
History
Founder Annabel Thomas started Nc’nean to change the way the world thinks about whisky from Scotland. Her mission was to create a whisky which could exist in harmony with this planet we call home. After leaving her job in London in 2013, she spent four years raising funds and building the distillery from the ground up on the west coast of Scotland. In 2017, Nc’nean started distilling their very own organic whisky, and in 2020 their first bottle was released.
Taste Profile
Nc'nean is known for flavours of...
Ginger
Stone Fruits
Malted Barley
Citrus
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