Nc'Nean Huntress Malted Teacake is a special and limited release from the Huntress series, showcasing the young Scottish distillery's inquisitive side. This fifth edition focuses on fermentation and yeast selection, beautifully demonstrating how much influence this early stage of whisky making can have on aroma, texture, and taste. Nc'Nean is located on the west coast of Scotland and is known for its modern, conscious approach to single malt whisky.
The distillery works organically and explicitly seeks a style that is bright, fruity, and vibrant, without losing sight of the classic foundation of malt, wood, and time. Huntress Malted Teacake fits this perfectly: curious in design, but identifiably Nc'Nean in its open and accessible character. In the glass, this whisky is described with notes of freshly baked cake, sweet fig jam, and a soft butteriness. Citrus, peach, apricot, and a hint of spice complement the fresh, fruity profile that Nc'Nean often plays with.
The maturation in the distillery's house style gives the whisky a soft, creamy structure, while a slight minerality provides tension and balance. This is an expressive single malt for those who enjoy discovering modern Scottish whisky with a distinct signature. Not heavy or ponderous, but bright, jammy, malty, and inviting, with just enough layering to sit and savour.
