Nc'Nean Quiet Rebels Gordon (2009/2023)
Nc'Nean stands for modern, sustainable whisky production and dares to experiment with the ‘Quiet Rebels’ series. The ‘Gordon’ is a limited, seasonal bottling that consists of a special cask combination: 74 STR casks, 19% sherry casks and 7% French sweet wine casks.
The panel
Mean 78.0 · spread 2
Value for money 3/5
- Distillery
- Nc'Nean
- Type
- Single Malt
- Region
- Highlands
- Country
- Scotland
- Strength
- 48.5% ABV
- Character
- mellow
Tasting
Nose
The complexity of this whisky becomes apparent from the very first nosing. A seductive blend of coconut and vanilla meets fruity notes of plums, apricots and strawberries. These are joined by unripe pears and apples, which bring a slight acidity and lend freshness to the bouquet. Marzipan shimmers through in the background and provides a fine sweetness, while a subtle dryness rounds off the complex impression.
Palate
The first sip confirms the impression from the nose - the ‘Gordon’ is an intense, yet smooth whisky. An oily texture carries the vinous notes, which are characterised by peaches, blackberries and strawberries. Despite its strength, it remains mild and balanced. The fruity sweetness harmonises wonderfully with the spicy undertones of the casks and gives the whisky a pleasant depth. The combination of sherry and sweet wine casks creates an exciting balance between fruitiness and flavour.
Finish
The finish is strong and present without being too dominant. The oak provides structure and length, while the fine berry notes continue to be noticeable. The whisky finishes subtly and delicately without losing any of its intensity.
Verdicts
Marcel
Nc'Nean succeeds with the Gordon in crafting a fruity and spicy whisky that’s a lot of fun and sits wonderfully in the glass thanks to its oily texture. A charming everyday companion for connoisseurs who aren’t afraid of experiments and enjoy exploring new flavor worlds – here, sustainability meets drinking pleasure.
Sascha
The Gordon showcases a well-balanced cask composition that harmoniously blends fruitiness and spice without letting either dominate. Despite the intense aromas, the structure remains coherent and the finish balanced, making it ideal for fans of complex yet approachable Highland whiskies.
What it is worth
We do not yet hold bottle-level auction results — that sits behind Whisky Hunter’s authenticated feed. What follows is the market for Nc’nean as a whole, which sets the weather for this bottling without pricing it.
Latest mean bid £57 across 75 lots · 2024-08