Nc'nean 5 Year Old 2018 - Westie Sponge 1 (Decadent Drinks)
- Distillery
- Nc'nean
- Region
- Highland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 55%
- Age
- 5 years
- Price
- £79.95
- Tasting notes
- Yeasty, Fresh Fruit, Malt Extract, Fragant
- Description
- Nc'nean's inaugural Westie Sponge release combined two experimental fermentations—Anchor and Fermentis with DistilaMax RM—aged in first-fill hogsheads before vatting and recasking. This 2018 distillery bottling at 55% ABV represents an early exploration of yeast-driven flavour variation.
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Nc'nean 5 Year Old 2018 - Westie Sponge 1 (Decadent Drinks) is a 5-year-old single malt from Nc'nean (Highland, Scotland), bottled at 55% ABV. Expect floral, fruity and subtly sweet character — yeasty, fresh fruit, malt extract, fragant. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
Nc'nean's inaugural Westie Sponge release combined two experimental fermentations—Anchor and Fermentis with DistilaMax RM—aged in first-fill hogsheads before vatting and recasking. This 2018 distillery bottling at 55% ABV represents an early exploration of yeast-driven flavour variation.
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