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Description
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
Orchard Cobbler is the third release in the experimental Huntress series. Nc’nean runs two different spirit runs each year: one that they feel will be ready to release at a younger age and another that will mature for 10+ years before release. This Orchard Cobbler release comes from the distillation in the week after this spirit recipe is switched over, where the cut points are changed, and unusually high fruity compounds flood the spirit—so fruity that they named the whisky after the team’s favorite dessert.
Matured in 66% STR, shaved, toasted, re-charred red wine casks | 31% ex-Bourbon barrels | 3% ex-Sherry casks
Brand Tasting Notes: Cherry Bakewell, apricot marmalade, and vanilla custard, with a side of peppermint tea.
Holly’s Tasting Notes: Warm apple cider with spices, not as rich as chai, softer. The palate is full of baking spice. Baked apple pie, cinnamon, clove, and vanilla. There is some salinity and cherry soda on the finish.
Details
- Bottle Size700
- DistilleryNc'nean
- StyleSingle Malt Scotch
- RegionHighlands
- ABV48.5%
- Country of OriginScotland
- Cask StrengthNo
- Cask TypeBourbon