Annabel Thomas of Nc'nean Distillery
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"Reducing the barriers to getting into Scotch, I think, is really important for bringing new consumers from all walks of life in and making them feel welcome. The whole point of Nc'nean is whisky for everybody." – Annabel Thomas Annabel Thomas is the founder of the most sustainable distillery in the world, Nc’nean. Nestled in the Western Highlands of Scotland, Nc’nean is completely off the grid. The entire operation produces net-zero carbon emissions and is powered by 100% renewable energy. They use only organic barley, and the bottles are made from 100% recycled glass. In a conversation with Skurnik’s Whisk(e)y Ambassador Gaby Eisenman, Annabel tells the story of her female-led, B-Corporation distillery innovating in a regional industry that deeply values and protects tradition. Nc’nean strides the future and the past by crafting whiskies that are as approachable for new drinkers as they are exciting for connoisseurs. What Annabel and Gaby tasted in this episode: Nc'nean Organic Single Malt Scotch Whisky Nc'nean Organic Single Malt Scotch Whisky 'Quiet Rebels – Amy' Automatically generated transcripts often make mistakes. Find a corrected version here. Skurnik Wines & Spirits Follow us on Instagram
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"Reducing the barriers to getting into Scotch, I think, is really important for bringing new consumers from all walks of life in and making them feel welcome. The whole point of Nc'nean is whisky for everybody." – Annabel Thomas Annabel Thomas is the founder of the most sustainable distillery in the world, Nc’nean. Nestled in the Western Highlands of Scotland, Nc’nean is completely off the grid. The entire operation produces net-zero carbon emissions and is powered by 100% renewable energy. T...
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- 0:00 Introduction
- 2:14 Balancing sustainability with the demands of whisky production
- 7:14 Challenging tradition in a rigid industry
- 12:43 Making tough business decisions
- 17:08 Being a female entrepreneur
- 23:07 What needs to change to make whisky more inclusive
- 27:39 Tasting the flagship 'Nc’nean Organic'
- 31:54 Tasting 'Quiet Rebels – Amy'
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