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First 10
bottlings of Nc'nean Ainnir, the
distillery's inaugural single malt
whisky release to be auctioned off for
charity.
Nc’nean distillery is a new small
distillery with a 100,000 litres per
year output capacity, it first went into
production in March 2017, located on the
beautiful and wild Drimnin Estate on the
Morvern peninsula on the west coast of
Scotland just a short ferry crossing
away from Mull.
Its first whisky, Nc’nean Ainnir, which they describe as
an unpeated, smooth and elegant whisky
which has been produced exclusively from
organic Scottish barley is a marriage of
five casks, bottled at a cask-strength
of 60.3% ABV yet they say the liquid is
easy going and delicious with flavours
of citrus, peach, apricot and spice. The
full release consisted of 1,320 bottles,
which sold out online within 36 hours.
If you didn't manage to hold of one of
these bottles you still have a chance to
grab a bottle as the distillery held
back the first ten bottles and will be
auctioning them off in a special
upcoming charitable auction. Bottles
#1-10 which will go under the hammer at
at Whisky Auctioneer website from 14th
-17th August and will now be the only
way to secure Nc'nean's maiden bottling
direct from the distiller and these
first 10 bottles that are going up for
auction are a little different to the
others already released in the inaugural
whisky release as they feature special
silver detailing setting them apart from
the rest of the run.
The Highland distillery which started
distilling in 2017, derives its name
from Neachneohain, the Queen of the
Spirits in Gaelic legend, a huntress,
and fierce protector of nature who was
never afraid to walk her own path.
Annabel Thomas who founded the
distillery has successfully made a big
impression with a small footprint.
Ainnir, its first ever Single Malt
Whisky release which is a non-age
statement, is made in a distillery
powered by 100% renewable energy and is
bottled in a 100% recycled glass bottle.
All proceeds from the auction will be
split between charities that support
sustainability, the local Morvern
community and the UK hospitality
industry; Trees for Life, The Drinks
Trust, The Ben, The Scottish Farm Land
Trust and Morvern Community Trust.
Annabel Thomas, Nc’nean’s founder, said:
"Our first ever whisky has been a long
time coming and we are tremendously
excited to auction off Bottles #1-10 of
Ainnir on Whisky Auctioneer. Ainnir,
like all our spirits, exists in harmony
with the planet and ethos of
Neachneohain, not afraid to be creative
and curious.
"I think it’s really important to give
back to the community that has supported
us along our spirits journey, so this
charity auction is a fitting tribute to
both local, sustainability and industry
organisations."
Iain McClune, Founder of Whisky
Auctioneer, said: "It’s a privilege to
bring Nc’nean’s maiden bottling to
auction and we are proud to help support
organisations which are close to this
innovative distillery’s heart.
"Our audience of whisky collectors and
enthusiasts have always shown a
fantastic response to inaugural releases
in the past and I have no doubt that
Ainnir, with its organic and sustainable
credentials, will inspire a huge amount
of interest around the globe."
To find out more and to register to take
part in upcoming auctions please visit
www.whiskyauctioneer.com
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