Nc'Nean
Quiet Rebels Amy
- 48.5
- 70cl
- Taste: 2
- Highlands
Nc'Nean draws inspiration from Neachneohain, the Gaelic Celtic Goddess known as the Queen of Spirits. Founder Annabel Thomas, inspired by this fierce huntress and protector of nature, established the distillery in 2017 on her family estate, Drimnin in Morvern, just across the sea from Tobermory on Mull. With a modest annual capacity of approximately 100,000 litres, Nc'Nean is committed to sustainability and harmony with nature. The distillery utilises organic barley sourced...
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Nc'Nean draws inspiration from Neachneohain, the Gaelic Celtic Goddess known as the Queen of Spirits. Founder Annabel Thomas, inspired by this fierce huntress and protector of nature, established the distillery in 2017 on her family estate, Drimnin in Morvern, just across the sea from Tobermory on Mull.
With a modest annual capacity of approximately 100,000 litres, Nc'Nean is committed to sustainability and harmony with nature. The distillery utilises organic barley sourced from 10 certified farms in eastern Scotland. A Biomass Boiler, fuelled by locally-sourced woodchip from replenished forests, actively sustains the energy for the stills.
Water conservation is a priority, with 80% allocated to cooling vapours in the condensers using a dedicated Cooling Pool filled with rainwater. The distillery responsibly sources water for whisky production from a natural spring located behind the distillery. Waste management reflects environmental responsibility, with no old waste sent to landfills. The distillery repurposes Pot Ale as fertilizer on local farmland, contributing to sustainable agricultural practices.
The Quiet Rebels is a series of whiskies born out of the team spirit, out of the growing team of intrepid adventurers who make Nc’nean what it is. Each member of the team has chosen a combination of casks to create a unique, personal spirit.
Nc'Nean Quiet Rebels Amy has been curated by Amy, Head of Sustainability. This creamy, jammy whisky finishes in ex-Maury casks. Sourced from a small organic vineyard in France, they produce a fortified wine similar to port. The vineyard uses 60-year-old vines maintained with sustainable methods, including agroforestry. This integrates trees among the vines to enrich the soil, and biodynamic principles, such as following the lunar calendar for planting and harvesting. Amy’s dream bottling combines ex-Maury casks with Nc’nean’s house-style STR red wine and ex-bourbon casks.
With a modest annual capacity of approximately 100,000 litres, Nc'Nean is committed to sustainability and harmony with nature. The distillery utilises organic barley sourced from 10 certified farms in eastern Scotland. A Biomass Boiler, fuelled by locally-sourced woodchip from replenished forests, actively sustains the energy for the stills.
Water conservation is a priority, with 80% allocated to cooling vapours in the condensers using a dedicated Cooling Pool filled with rainwater. The distillery responsibly sources water for whisky production from a natural spring located behind the distillery. Waste management reflects environmental responsibility, with no old waste sent to landfills. The distillery repurposes Pot Ale as fertilizer on local farmland, contributing to sustainable agricultural practices.
The Quiet Rebels is a series of whiskies born out of the team spirit, out of the growing team of intrepid adventurers who make Nc’nean what it is. Each member of the team has chosen a combination of casks to create a unique, personal spirit.
Nc'Nean Quiet Rebels Amy has been curated by Amy, Head of Sustainability. This creamy, jammy whisky finishes in ex-Maury casks. Sourced from a small organic vineyard in France, they produce a fortified wine similar to port. The vineyard uses 60-year-old vines maintained with sustainable methods, including agroforestry. This integrates trees among the vines to enrich the soil, and biodynamic principles, such as following the lunar calendar for planting and harvesting. Amy’s dream bottling combines ex-Maury casks with Nc’nean’s house-style STR red wine and ex-bourbon casks.
Tasting Rating Guide
1: Light, good for beginners - an aperitif on a summers day, i.e. Glengoyne, Auchentoshan
2: Also good for beginners but with more depth and body - a little stronger than 1, ie. Glenmorangie, Speyburn
3: A dram for everyone, a little more complex so the palate requires a little more experience, i.e. Cragganmore, Macallan
4: A stronger spirit, a big whisky with lots of character and body, excellent after dinner, i.e. Lagavulin, Laphroaig