NC'NEAN Quiet Rebels: Lorna Organic Single Malt Scotch Whisky Gift Box
- SKU:
- 3966449
- UPC:
- 5060608100118
This is the second seasonal release from Nc’nean’s new series of whiskies Quiet Rebels. These experimental limited editions are a celebration of the small eco-conscious team that is making the rebellious little distillery of Nc’nean one of the most exciting on the planet.
As the names suggests Quiet Rebels: Lorna Organic Single Malt Scotch Whisky opens the series with an introduction to their first team member Lorna. Her career at Nc’nean began by keeping the builders and contractors fed while the distillery went up but she always had an eye on making the whisky itself. Being a green-fingered distiller Lorna also grows tomatoes courgettes and luffa plants in the warmth of the stillhouse.
Only 7 560 bottles were made of the whisky dedicated to Lorna. She prefers her whisky to have a touch of sweetness so this Scotch was matured in a combination of American whiskey casks (which add sweet vanilla and coconut flavours) and ex-Pineau des Charentes casks (a rare French aperitif made from fresh or unfermented grape juice that has been fortified with Cognac eau-de-vie before being matured in barrels). This combo produces a wonderfully aromatic spirit with notes of banana bread desiccated coconut macaroons peach yoghurt vanilla ice cream grapefruit almond biscotti and apricot sorbet. Certified organic non-chill filtered and natural colour the whisky was filled at 48.5% ABV into a bottle that’s every bit as beautiful as it is.
The name – pronounced ‘nc-nee-an’ – is an abbreviation of Neachneohain a protector of nature known as the Queen of Spirits in Gaelic legend. A fitting moniker for such a wild regal and environmentally friendly whisky. Located on the remote Morvern peninsula on Scotland’s west coast just across the Sound of Mull from Tobermory Nc’nean has already been named in the top 10 Scottish distilleries to visit by The Guardian not just for the exceptional whisky but also because “walks in in any direction offer the chance to spot otters pine martens and sea eagles.” And they are doing everything they can to protect the nature that surrounds them. Nc’nean is the first certified net zero whisky distillery in the UK. They plant trees use organic ingredients are powered by renewable energy and recycle 99.97% of their waste the whisky is even bottled in 100% recycled glass.
Nc’nean is the brainchild of Annabel Thomas. Following years of research fundraising and building she launched the distillery to change perceptions of Scottish whisky. Out with the fusty history scratchy tartan and old boys’ club vibes and in with a new and independent breed of light and delicious Scotch powered by renewable energy and a passion for sustainability. While on her journey she visited many distilleries where she noted “Everyone kept talking about heritage and tradition but I was thinking ‘Where are the guys who are thinking about the future?’” In our opinion what she has created is the future. Her team got a little help in the early days from the late great Dr Jim Swan a celebrated whisky maker who was described as “the Einstein of whisky” and who was instrumental in setting up a raft of great distilleries including Cotswolds Kavalan Penderyn Kilchoman Victoria Caledonian and Milk & Honey. His backing is as ringing an endorsement as you’ll find in the world of whisky.
SKU No.: 3966449
Style No.: 930193
Alcohol by volume (ABV): 48.5%
Volume: 700ml
This is the second seasonal release from Nc’nean’s new series of whiskies Quiet Rebels. These experimental limited editions are a celebration of the small eco-conscious team that is making the rebellious little distillery of Nc’nean one of the most exciting on the planet.
As the names suggests Quiet Rebels: Lorna Organic Single Malt Scotch Whisky opens the series with an introduction to their first team member Lorna. Her career at Nc’nean began by keeping the builders and contractors fed while the distillery went up but she always had an eye on making the whisky itself. Being a green-fingered distiller Lorna also grows tomatoes courgettes and luffa plants in the warmth of the stillhouse.
Only 7 560 bottles were made of the whisky dedicated to Lorna. She prefers her whisky to have a touch of sweetness so this Scotch was matured in a combination of American whiskey casks (which add sweet vanilla and coconut flavours) and ex-Pineau des Charentes casks (a rare French aperitif made from fresh or unfermented grape juice that has been fortified with Cognac eau-de-vie before being matured in barrels). This combo produces a wonderfully aromatic spirit with notes of banana bread desiccated coconut macaroons peach yoghurt vanilla ice cream grapefruit almond biscotti and apricot sorbet. Certified organic non-chill filtered and natural colour the whisky was filled at 48.5% ABV into a bottle that’s every bit as beautiful as it is.
The name – pronounced ‘nc-nee-an’ – is an abbreviation of Neachneohain a protector of nature known as the Queen of Spirits in Gaelic legend. A fitting moniker for such a wild regal and environmentally friendly whisky. Located on the remote Morvern peninsula on Scotland’s west coast just across the Sound of Mull from Tobermory Nc’nean has already been named in the top 10 Scottish distilleries to visit by The Guardian not just for the exceptional whisky but also because “walks in in any direction offer the chance to spot otters pine martens and sea eagles.” And they are doing everything they can to protect the nature that surrounds them. Nc’nean is the first certified net zero whisky distillery in the UK. They plant trees use organic ingredients are powered by renewable energy and recycle 99.97% of their waste the whisky is even bottled in 100% recycled glass.
Nc’nean is the brainchild of Annabel Thomas. Following years of research fundraising and building she launched the distillery to change perceptions of Scottish whisky. Out with the fusty history scratchy tartan and old boys’ club vibes and in with a new and independent breed of light and delicious Scotch powered by renewable energy and a passion for sustainability. While on her journey she visited many distilleries where she noted “Everyone kept talking about heritage and tradition but I was thinking ‘Where are the guys who are thinking about the future?’” In our opinion what she has created is the future. Her team got a little help in the early days from the late great Dr Jim Swan a celebrated whisky maker who was described as “the Einstein of whisky” and who was instrumental in setting up a raft of great distilleries including Cotswolds Kavalan Penderyn Kilchoman Victoria Caledonian and Milk & Honey. His backing is as ringing an endorsement as you’ll find in the world of whisky.
SKU No.: 3966449
Style No.: 930193