Nc'nean
Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 'Quiet Rebels - Amy'
Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 'Quiet Rebels - Amy'
- Limited edition organic single malt Scotch whisky produced by Nc’nean [nc•NEE•an ] in Drimnin, Scotland (Western Highlands)
- The fourth release in the Quiet Rebels annual series, dedicated to the individuals that contribute to Nc’nean’s creation
- Distilled from 100% unpeated organic-certified malted Scottish barley
- Twice distilled in copper pot stills
- Aged a minimum of 3 years in 63% STR (shaved, toasted, and re-charred) red wine casks, 19% ex-Maury casks, 18% ex-bourbon barrels; non-age statement
- Aromas of dried apricot, oats, wet cobblestone, and lightly roasted coffee lead to a palate of lemon zest and freshly churned butter with herbs before transitioning to cobbler crumble, green peppercorn, and a hint of salt on the finish.
- Certified organic by the Biodynamic Association (United Kingdom)
- No added coloring
- Non-chill filtered; 48.5% ABV
Nc’nean’s Quiet Rebels series celebrates the team that brings Nc’nean to life. Nc’nean’s Head of Sustainability, Amy Stammers, lends her name to this edition, which features casks that previously held Maury—a fruit-forward, fortified French wine—from a small organic vineyard.
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
NV
Country:
United Kingdom
Region:
Scotland
Spirit Type:
Scotch / UK Whisky
Spirit Sub Type:
Single Malt / Malt / Pure Malt
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | UK-XNN-11-01 | 6/700ml |
Press & Reviews
VinePair
Score
92
Date
2025-08-07
"Nc™nean™s œQuiet Rebels” series exists to highlight different members of the organic distillery™s staff. This iteration honors head of sustainability Amy Stammers, who chose the combination of casks used to create the final bottled single malt. Toffee, apple sauce, and raw pastry notes throughout provide a strong patisserie and autumnal vibe, while the high-ish proof (48.5 percent ABV) keeps things lively."
Whisky Advocate
Score
91
Date
2025-03-21
"The recipe for this whisky made from 100% organic Scottish barley combines STR red wine and bourbon casks, with a maury (a type of vin doux naturel fortified wine from the Languedoc region of France) cask finish. It™s like salivating in a candy store; rhubarb-andcustard sour candies, damson, and lemon zest aromas. Red currant, perky pepperiness, more sour candies, and an intriguing herbal bitterness on the palate, with caraway seeds, dried citrus, pineapple, and red grape. The short to medium finish offers fading fruit. (Release date: 1/25; 10,132 bottles worldwide)."
REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES
NV
Whisky Advocate
Score
93
Date
2024-09-01
"The Quiet Rebels series celebrates the distillery™s employees. The recipe for this release comes from Gordon Wood, the distillery™s manager since its inception. Mouthwatering aromas of wild raspberry, candied citrus peel, plum, apple, and coriander seed. A glossy texture with strawberry, baked orange, creamy chocolate, allspice, crème brûlée, currant, and fig. The STR, sherry, and Rivesaltes casks used for aging the component whiskies create a luxuriously fruity finish with attractive glimpses of red wine."
NV
Whisky Advocate
Score
92
Date
2026-03-20
"Each Quiet Rebels release is chosen by a Nc™nean team member. This one was selected by distiller and beer fanatic Simon Hewitt. It was finished in Innis & Gunn stout casks after an initial maturation in shave-toast-rechar (STR) casks. The nose is enticing, with juicy dark fruits enveloped in coffee and chocolate; think an Americano with a chocolate chip cookie and black cherry muffin. The palate is bold, intense, and moreish, with milk choco- late, black coffee, black pepper, chocolate ganache, and cinnamon stick."