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This is an independent, organic whisky distillery with a mission to create experimental spirits and pioneer sustainable production. It\u2019s making its mark. The name Nc\u2019nean is inspired by Neachneohain, who was an ancient Gaelic goddess. She was known as the Queen of Spirits, strong and independent, and a fierce protector of nature.<\/p>\n
Annabel Thomas started Nc\u2019nean to change the way the world thinks about whisky from Scotland. Her aim was to create a whisky that 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.<\/p>\n
In 2017, Nc\u2019nean started distilling its own organic whisky, and in 2020 their first bottle was produced, an organic single malt Scotch whisky making a big impression with the smallest footprint. They now have four different series of whiskies, a Botanical Spirit and some gift sets.<\/p>\n
Nc\u2019nean use only organic Scottish barley in the distillery powered only by renewable energy. They bottle their whisky in 100% recycled clear glass bottles and divert 99.97% of waste from going to landfill. And 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.<\/p>\n
This spirit is the cask strength expression of Nc\u2019nean\u2019s signature recipe. Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky is made from organic Scottish barley whose natural yields and rich soils contribute depth of flavour. The gentle fermentation and distillation accentuate the delicate, fruity flavours in the spirit. It\u2019s matured in specially treated red wine and American whiskey barrels alongside a small number of sherry casks, to develop the desired trademark body and sweetness.<\/p>\n
You can find this flagship whisky in almost 200 Waitrose stores, and Nc\u2019nean\u2019s other whiskies and spirits in most good independent spirits shops across the UK.<\/p>\n