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Nc’nean is located in the town of Drimnin, nestled in the Western Highlands of Scotland on the Morven peninsula overlooking the Isle of Mull. Named after the Gaelic goddess Neachneohain, who was known as the Queen of Spirits and a fierce protector of nature. They are an independent, organic whisky distillery that has been crafting experimental spirits and pioneering sustainable production since 2017.

All milling, mashing, fermenting, distillation, and aging take place at the distillery. Nc’nean produces two distinct mashes with variances in yeast strains (one that yields high alcohol wash and one that yields high ester wash), fermentation (between 65 and 135 hours), and distillation season to produce its rich and fruity spirit.

Believing it to be their responsibility to constantly improve their environmental impact in terms of carbon footprint, pollution, and biodiversity, Nc’nean aims to make the best whisky in the best possible way for the planet and operates on three fundamental tenets, or three “100s”: the distillery operates using 100% renewable energy, uses 100% organic Scottish barley sourced locally from two organic certified farms, and bottles their spirits in 100% recycled glass. Additionally, 99.97% of their waste is diverted from landfills, and in 2021 Nc’nean became the first whisky distillery in the UK to be verified as net zero carbon emissions (scopes 1 and 2) by Environmental Strategies Ltd. Most impressive is Nc’nean’s B Corp certification.

Taste

The fourth release in Nc’nean’s Huntress series | Made from 100% unpeated organic-certified malted Scottish barley
Fermented between 65 and 115 hours with multiple yeast strains including DistilaMax LS, which is derived from French sparkling wine production

Matured in shaved, toasted, and re-charred (STR) red wine casks (56%), ex-bourbon barrels (42%), and ex-Oloroso sherry casks (2%);

Brand Tasting Notes: Lightly floral on the nose, evolving into fresh chamomile with bright notes of green apple and lemon curd, softened by butter shortbread. Soft and creamy on the palate with a pleasing length. More shortbread and fresh white stone fruits on the finish.

Lemon Meadow, the fourth release in Nc’nean’s Huntress series, foregrounds the distillery’s core passion for experimentation—in this case, exploring how different yeast strains produce unique flavors. For this expression, Nc’nean chose to work with a strain of Champagne yeast rarely used in Scotch whisky production, they investigated in their very first yeast trial in 2017. The results are in the glass: combined with maturation in the house’s signature combination of casks, this flavorful whisky delivers a unique and lively pop of buttery and citrusy notes.

Details
  • Bottle Size700
  • DistilleryNc'nean
  • StyleSingle Malt Scotch
  • RegionHighlands
  • Age6
  • ABV48.5%
  • Country of OriginScotland
  • Cask StrengthNo
  • Cask TypeSherry
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