Watt Whisky 2018/2024 Nc'Nean 6 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 57,1%

Nc'Nean sits on the Morvern peninsula on Scotland's west coast and runs its copper stills on 100% renewable energy. Watt Whisky has found an STR cask that shows the distillery's experimental side.

The expert's description

Watt Whisky 2018/2024 Nc'Nean 6 år Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 57,1% is a Single Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in STR cask (Shaved, Toasted, Recharred) and bottled at 57.1%.

The whisky was distilled in 2018 and bottled in 2024 by Watt Whisky from an STR cask (Shaved, Toasted, Recharred), with an outturn of 282 bottles. Nc'Nean is one of Scotland's newest distilleries, producing exclusively organic, unpeated whisky with a focus on sustainability.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Sweet toffee and crunchy peanut brittle.

Palate

Plums, spiced cinnamon and a hint of charred oak.

Finish

Nuanced and powerful with lingering spice.

Specifications

Name: Watt Whisky 2018/2024 Nc'Nean 6 år Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 57,1%
Distillery: Nc'Nean
Bottler: Watt Whisky
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 6 years
ABV: 57.1%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: STR cask (Shaved, Toasted, Recharred)
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 2018
Bottled: 2024
Number of bottles: 282
EAN no.: 5060825691017

Flavour Profile

Spiced · Full-bodied · Fruity

Did you know?

The name Nc'Nean is short for Neachneohain, the "Queen of Spirits" in Gaelic folklore, and the distillery is B Corp certified with one of the lowest carbon footprints in the whisky industry.

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Frequently asked questions about Watt Whisky 2018/2024 Nc'Nean 6 år Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 57,1%

What is an STR cask?

STR stands for Shaved, Toasted, Recharred, a method where a used cask is shaved, toasted and re-charred inside to renew its active wood surface.

How many bottles exist?

282 bottles were filled of this release, distilled in 2018 and bottled in 2024.

What does it taste like?

The nose offers sweet toffee and peanut brittle, the palate has plums and spiced cinnamon, and the finish is nuanced with lingering spice.

How should this whisky be served?

It is best enjoyed in a tulip glass at room temperature, ideally with a small splash of water.

What makes Nc'Nean distillery special?

Nc'Nean is one of Scotland's newest distilleries, producing exclusively organic, unpeated whisky with a strong focus on sustainability.

Where is Nc'Nean distillery located?

It is located in the village of Drimnin on the Morvern peninsula on the west coast of Scotland.