Mangrove Global has been appointed as UK distribution partner for Nc’nean organic whisky distillery, producer of exquisite liquids that embody a rare ambition and conscience in abundance. Mangrove, the UK’s leading premium spirits distributor and part of the SPIRIBAM Group, will take over UK distribution for the brand, bringing its exploratory whisky range to the hands of the UK’s most discerning spirit lovers.
Nc’nean is an award winning, independent, organic whisky distillery with its roots planted firmly in the land from which it draws its spirit. The distillery, based on Scotland’s west coast, pushes the boundaries of innovation, using longer mashing times and slow fermentation to coax the maximum character from every grain. Where others tread familiar paths, Nc’nean reaches further, experimenting with unusual yeasts to produce something genuinely unexpected. These are elegant, unpeated expressions with a distinctly fruity palate, bottled with the same sense of purpose in 100% recycled glass.
Annabel Thomas, Founder and CEO of Nc’nean commented on the appointment:
As Nc’nean continues to grow in the UK, it was important for us to find a partner that genuinely understands both our whisky and the way we want to build the brand long term. Mangrove’s focus on flavour-led spirits and their understanding of the importance of delivering sustainable solutions to the next generation of consumers gave us confidence that they were the right partner for this next stage of our journey.
We know that once people try our whisky and see the bottle on shelf, they want to buy it, and we’re excited to work with Mangrove to introduce Nc’nean to even more people.
Beyond the taste from every stellar distillate in the range, the brand is as considered in its values as it is in its flavour. Part of Nc’nean’s mission is to pioneer sustainable production; it holds B Corp certification, and the distillery is independently verified as net zero – credentials that place it at the forefront of a new generation of producers who understand that the way a whisky is made matters as much as what ends up in the glass.
Nick Gillett, Managing Director of Mangrove Global commented:
At Mangrove, we build our portfolio around brands that lead with liquid and are anchored by something strong and unique; whether it’s a feature of the liquid, or an ethos. Nc’nean does both, and it does so with a boldness that is rare even in a category as storied as Scotch whisky.
Nc’nean’s range speaks directly to an audience that we know to be growing in the UK. Adding to that the extraordinary liquid and values, it’s the precise combination that we at Mangrove look for in a brand.
For the brand’s signature serve, try the Whisky Six: fill a glass with cubed ice, add 50ml of Nc’nean and 100ml of soda water, give it a gentle stir, and finish with a fresh sprig of mint. You can, of course, drink Nc’nean however you like!