Built in 1819 by Hugh Munro and his brother, wealthy landlords in the north of Scotland. A distillery that is used as a Northern Highland base for many a blend due to it's rich and complex flavour profile. In 1933 the distillery is sold to DCL, and increases in 1970 from 4 to 6 pot stills. In 2014 a new distillery is built with 6 new Pot Stills.

Produced from 100% French malted barley. Double distilled in the Charentais abysses of the Merlet distillery, then matured in association with new and old French oak barrels. The result is a delicious, round, fruity and floral whisky with spicy notes. "Coperies" means "harvest" in an ancient local French dialect.

This 2023 release, Woodland Candy, will transport you to the ancient mossy woodlands of the wild west coast. It's the first time Nc'nean have launched a whisky which features O special four yeast recipe. The introduction of red and white wine yeasts add O riot of flavour and aroma, reminiscent of our home on the wild and magical west coast of Scotland.

Nc’nean unveils a bold new edition of its experimental Huntress series, with Lemon Meadow, a Scottish single malt that fully embodies the distillery’s innovative spirit. A true ode to fermentation, this edition highlights a yeast derived from the production of French sparkling wines, bringing an unexpected and refined touch to this whisky. Aged in a combination of carefully selected casks, Lemon Meadow offers a creamy, floral and deliciously biscuity expression, perfect for those seeking originality.

The fifth release in our experimental Huntress series, inspired by the Gaelic goddess Neachneohain, our namesake and guiding star who was known as a huntress and for walking her own path. This series is all about that ethos, about discovery, innovation and our ongoing pursuit of unique flavours in whisky making. This release, Malted Teacake, is a fermentation experiment that takes inspiration from Scotch Whisky’s past. The malty, creamy notes come from our use of a yeast strain typically used in the brewing of Belgian ales. When matured in our house style casks, the result is a buttery, jammy whisky with a touch of minerality. We find we taste flavours of freshly baked cake, fig marmalade and hot buttered toast. Our whisky makes a big impression with the smallest footprint. This ...

Quiet Rebels is the first whisky cream signed by Nc’nean, a limited edition creation that combines our certified organic Scottish single malt with organic oats. This original recipe offers a rich and silky texture, dairy-free, and highlights all the complexity of our whisky. Created as a tribute to Sarah, head of bottling operations at Nc’nean and a great lover of sweet treats, this liqueur is best enjoyed well chilled, over ice.

For this fifth edition of the Quiet Rebels series, Nc’nean highlights Simon, a distiller with a passion for beer.
In collaboration with the Scottish brewery Innis & Gunn, he creates a single malt matured in STR red wine casks, then refined in chocolate stout casks for a gourmet and unique profile.

TASTING NOTES

NOSE orange peel, biscuit, apricot, raspberry jam

PALATE lemon posset, stone fruit, spiced rye bread, honey, fudge

FINISH medium, juicy fruits and cream

Our Quiet Rebels series is all about celebrating the people who make Nc’nean what it is. This year, it’s our Head of Sustainability, Amy, who has picked her favourite combination of casks to curate a fruity and jammy whisky with a hint of toasted spices. Organic principles are integral to Amy’s philosophy, so her creation includes whisky finished in organic Maury casks, a fortified wine from France made in a similar way to port, alongside STR red wine and ex-Bourbon barrels. In addition to tasting completely delicious, this whisky perfectly represents Amy’s ethos of pioneering sustainable production here on the wild and beautiful west coast of Scotland by demonstrating that there are better ways of producing the things we like to enjoy.