Ncn’ean Created a Spirit with Herbs and Flowers Around the Distillery
Laura McQuarrie — September 4, 2018 — Lifestyle
References: ncnean & thespiritsbusiness
Ncn’ean, Scotland’s first 100% organic distillery, created an expression that takes the form of a malt spirit that is described as being "not whisky, not gin." The Ncn’ean Botanical Spirit is made with fresh grapefruit and a vibrant selection of locally foraged herbs and flowers, including bog myrtle, heather, coriander and juniper.
The new expression is distilled twice at Ncn’ean and then a third time at the Beinn an Tuirc distillery and finally bottled at 40% ABV. For the initial run of this product, the organic whisky distillery is limiting production to just 5,000 bottles.
Creating the Ncn’ean Botanical Spirit signature serve involves mixing a portion of the malt spirit with tonic water, Angostura bitters and topping it all off with a slice of grapefruit as a refreshing fruity garnish.
The new expression is distilled twice at Ncn’ean and then a third time at the Beinn an Tuirc distillery and finally bottled at 40% ABV. For the initial run of this product, the organic whisky distillery is limiting production to just 5,000 bottles.
Creating the Ncn’ean Botanical Spirit signature serve involves mixing a portion of the malt spirit with tonic water, Angostura bitters and topping it all off with a slice of grapefruit as a refreshing fruity garnish.
Trend Themes
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Foraged Malt Spirits — Opportunity for distilleries to experiment with locally foraged herbs and flowers in their spirits, creating unique flavor profiles.
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Organic Distilleries — Growing demand for organic spirits presents an opportunity for distilleries to differentiate themselves in the market and appeal to health-conscious consumers.
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Alternative Spirit Categories — The rise of expressions like the Ncn’ean Botanical Spirit blurs the lines between traditional spirit categories, opening the door for innovation and experimentation in the industry.
Industry Implications
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Craft Distilleries — Craft distilleries can leverage the trend of foraged malt spirits to create small-batch, artisanal products that cater to niche consumer preferences.
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Herbal and Floral Suppliers — Suppliers of locally foraged herbs and flowers can tap into the demand from distilleries for unique botanical ingredients in their spirits.
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Organic Beverage Industry — The popularity of organic distilleries like Ncn’ean highlights the potential growth opportunities in the organic beverage industry, including spirits, juices, and functional beverages.
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