Nc' Nean Organic Huntress 2023 Edition 70cl 48.5°
Annabel Thomas is the distiller at Nc Nean; she is a pioneer in this very masculine industry. It is also one of the first to achieve 0% CO2 emissions in the UK. Always in search of renewal, the distiller experiments with new yeasts and ageing processes that differ from the standards of what is called “Scotch” in order to find a whiskey that is both smooth and very aromatic.
This 2023 edition is the second expression of the Huntress series which highlights the search for discovery inspired by Gaelic legends and the goddess of wild animals, hills, rivers and the moon: the huntress Neacheohain.
Revealed each spring, this expression is more focused on forest fruits with aromas of creamy caramel and herbal spices.
This Single Malt is made from organic Scottish barley only and red and white wine yeasts before being aged in first fill ex-Bourbon barrels then in STR red wine barrels ("Sanded, Toasted and Re-burnt").
Only 150 bottles available for the French market.
| Volume | 0.7 L |
| ABV | 48.5 ° |
| Type | Single malt |
| Distillery | Nc'nean |
| Country | Scotland |
| Region | Highlands |
| Maturation | Bourbon & Wine Cask |
| Peat | Non Peated |
| Characteristics | BIO |
| Packaging | Case |
| Reference: | 25572 |
Founded by Annabel Thomas, the independent Nc'nean distillery opened its doors in 2017 on the West Coast of Scotland after 4 years of reflection and fundraising. Conceived with the objective of launching the production of organic and ecological whisky, the distillery aims to be a pioneer in the sustainable production of experimental spirits in search of a maximum reduction of its impact on the nature that surrounds it.
To meet these goals, the Nc'Nean buildings are equipped with renewable energy infrastructure, the barley used is 100% Scottish and organic while the bottles are made from 100% recycled glass. In addition, the team has set up an organization that allows the recycling of 99.97% of its waste.
The name of the distillery is inspired by that of an ancient Gaelic Goddess, Neachneohain, Goddess of the spirits, protector of nature.
Experimental method and slow whisky
Nc'Nean upholds an original philosophy in its work, placing experimentation and research around the wonders of nature as important principles of the work of the distillery team. Botanical research with Heriot-Watt University and the distillers of Beinn an Tuirc, fermentation based on rum yeast ... Nc'Nean imagines and develops new processes to perhaps one day offer new original bottlings.
For the moment, the distillery seeks in any case to enhance its know-how and takes its time in the realization of its whisky, from fermentation to maturation, to produce the best spirit.
His "slow whisky" is made from slowly crushed malted barley, slowly fermented and slowly distilled. Fermentation lasts up to 114 hours. Maturation is carried out mainly in red wine barrels, specially treated and also American whiskey to develop depth and softness.
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