NC’nean Distillery Forged Partnership with SipWell Brands
A new partnership has been announced between SipWell Brands and organic distillery Nc’nean. The distributor will place their single malt whiskies and botanical spirits to travel retail channels. The partnership will expand Nc’nean’s presence in key global hubs and destination airports with SipWell Brands’ distribution chain.
In 2013, Annabel Thomas founded the Nc’nean distillery on the Morvern Peninsula, Scottish Highlands. Being a zero-waste distillery, it is known for its innovative and sustainable approach to whisky production. Nc’nean is an acronym for Neaclneohain, or “Queen of Spirits,” according to ancient Gaelic legend.
At the 2023 Icons of Whisky Awards, the B-Corp certified company won Craft Producer of the Year. In addition, its organic single malts received several top awards, including double gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
Sipwell Brands and Nc’nean Distillery in New Collaboration
Andrew Torrance of SipWell Brands stated: “Nc’nean has been bold and brave enough to use innovation to break a few whisky-making conventions. They have been trailblazers in sustainable production using only organic Scottish barley. With every bottle certified organic, their distillery is verified for zero emissions. – Entirely powered by renewable energy – and their bottles 100% recycled glass. Their whiskies and botanical spirits are also delicious, high quality, and highly rated around the world. We are excited and motivated to open up more of that world for them.”
Starting July 2024, SipWell promote Nc’nean’s core single malt whisky along its distribution line. The spirit uses organic barley and is matured in red wine barrels, American whiskey barrels, and Oloroso sherry butts. It has an ABV of 46%, is non-chill-filtered, and has a natural color.
Annabel Thomas, Founder and CEO of Nc’nean, commented: “We are very proud of the accolades and reception Nc’nean is getting from multiple international markets. And as we continue to develop our range with special releases and limited editions, we want to tell our story of innovation. And balancing our production values with the interest of the planet to more people and the SipWell team will help us do that.”
