{"product_id":"ncnean-ainnir-inaugural-release-organic-single-malt-60-3-70cl-1-320-bottles","title":"Nc'Nean Ainnir Inaugural Release | Organic Single Malt | 60.3% | 70cl | 1,320 Bottles","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNc'Nean Ainnir Inaugural Release | Organic Single Malt | 60.3% | 70cl | 1,320 Bottles\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe first whisky ever released by one of Scotland's most extraordinary new distilleries — and one of the most collectable debut releases of the modern era. Nc'Nean Ainnir is the inaugural single malt from the Nc'Nean Distillery on the remote Drimnin Estate, Morvern Peninsula, built entirely from scratch by Annabel Thomas after she left her career in London to pursue a vision of organic, sustainably produced Scotch whisky. The spirit first ran in March 2017; this whisky was vatted from five carefully selected casks and bottled in August 2020 at a natural 60.3% cask strength. Only 1,320 individually numbered bottles were filled — every one in a fully recycled glass bottle. Bottle #1 sold at auction for £42,000.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nc'Nean (Drimnin Estate, Morvern Peninsula)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highlands, Scotland\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpirit first ran:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 2017 | \u003cstrong\u003eBottled:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 2020\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCask:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vatting of 5 casks — ex-bourbon (#128, #130) \u0026amp; STR wine barriques (#66, #92, #120)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBarley:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% organic Scottish barley\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60.3% (Natural Cask Strength)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVolume:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70cl\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottles Produced:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,320 — individually numbered\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNon-Chill Filtered | Natural Colour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle #1 sold at auction for £42,000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh citrus, ripe peach, and apricot with warming spice — the STR wine barriques adding a generous, fragrant fruit character over the clean organic spirit\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vibrant and fruit-forward at cask strength — orchard fruits, peach, vanilla, and gentle warming spice from the blend of bourbon and STR casks. Silky and expressive\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm, clean, and lingering — fruity sweetness with a gentle spiced fade that speaks of a young but exceptional spirit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: Tasting notes expanded from available descriptors. Swap in official Nc'Nean notes if available.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Nc'Nean Distillery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe idea for Nc'Nean was conceived in 2012. Annabel Thomas secured nearly £7.5m across two fundraising rounds, and the distillery was built from scratch in 2014 — designed by the legendary late Dr. Jim Swan. The first spirit ran in March 2017, making this one of Scotland's newest distilleries. The name — pronounced [nc-nee-an] — abbreviates Neachneohain, the Queen of the Spirits in Gaelic folk legend. Nc'Nean is certified organic, B Corp certified, and committed to complete sustainability from field to bottle. Ainnir means \"young woman\" in Gaelic — a fitting name for a whisky that marks the birth of something exceptional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCollectors of inaugural distillery releases and historic first bottlings\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThose who value organic, sustainably produced Scotch whisky\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInvestors in documented, numbered limited releases with proven auction provenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA remarkable gift for a whisky enthusiast who follows craft distilling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDelivery \u0026amp; Authenticity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery bottle sold by Whiskys.co.uk is 100% authentic and sourced through verified, trusted channels. We ship across the UK and internationally with fully insured, specialist packaging. All orders are handled with care by our family team in Stamford Bridge, Yorkshire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder your bottle of Nc'Nean Ainnir Inaugural Release today\u003c\/strong\u003e — one of 1,320 bottles from Scotland's most talked-about organic distillery debut. Contact us for any questions or sourcing enquiries.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskys.co.uk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58263474831743,"sku":null,"price":800.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1687\/1483\/files\/IMG-8595.jpg?v=1787599914","url":"https:\/\/whiskys.co.uk\/products\/ncnean-ainnir-inaugural-release-organic-single-malt-60-3-70cl-1-320-bottles","provider":"Whiskys.co.uk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}