Nc'nean Distillery

Nc’nean is an independent, organic whisky distillery on the Drimnin Estate; it began distilling in March 2017 and released its first single malt in 2020. It became the first whisky distillery in the UK to be verified net zero for its own operations (Scopes 1 and 2), and is a certified B Corp.

Nc’nean makes organic single malt Scotch whisky including several limited editions and single casks, alongside an organic botanical spirit and a creamy whisky liqueur. The house style is unpeated, fruity and elegant.

Sustainability

Sustainability is at the heart of the distillery’s philosophy. The stills are powered by 100% renewable energy. Bottles are made from 100% recycled glass. 99.96% of the distillery’s waste is diverted from landfill, and by-products from production go back to the surrounding Drimnin farm as feed or fertiliser.

The name

Nc’nean (pronounced Nc-nee-an)  is short for Neachneohain, known as the Queen of Spirits in Gaelic legend. She was a huntress and a protector of nature, and never afraid to walk her own path.

Visiting the distillery

Distillery tours run twice a day, Monday to Friday, at 10am and 2pm. Each lasts around two hours and covers the whole production process, including the biomass boiler, mashing, fermentation, distillation and cask selection. Tours finish with a tasting of the Nc’nean range in the bar. 

Nc’nean’s tours get five star reviews as some of the best in Scotland: unique, insightful and friendly:

“A once in a lifetime experience to visit this at-the-end-of-the-world-distillery! A great guided tour and perfect tasting!” Beate Schmid (Google Reviews)

“My first ever Distillery Tour and it was absolutely amazing! I was stunned by the sustainability of this place and the family atmosphere it holds.” Maria Z (Google Reviews)

“What an amazing experience. A journey through a unique and beautiful landscape to a remote location where the magic of the art of making whiskey happens.” Stephan Muller (Google Reviews)

Private tours and warehouse tours can also be arranged, with a look around the maturation warehouses and bottling hall, and a tasting of single cask whiskies.

The shop is also open weekdays from 10am to 5pm but we'd ask that you call us in advance on 01967 421698 if you're intending to visit as we're a small team and we'd like to make sure that we're around to assist you. 

To book a tour, please visit: ncnean.com/pages/visit-us. All tours must be booked in advance.