Nc’Nean Huntress Malted Teacake is a unique and limited release from the Huntress series, showcasing the young Scottish distillery's exploratory side. This fifth edition focuses on fermentation and yeast choice, beautifully illustrating 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 operates organically and explicitly seeks a style that is bright, fruity, and lively, without losing sight of the classic foundation of malt, wood, and time. Huntress Malted Teacake fits this perfectly: curious in its concept, but recognisably 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 beautifully 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 dense, but bright, jammy, malty, and inviting, with just enough layering to sit back and savour.
