Nc’nean, the organic single malt Scotch whisky distillery based on Scotland’s west coast, has appointed Mangrove Global as its new UK distribution partner. The deal will see Mangrove, part of the SPIRIBAM Group, bring Nc’nean’s full exploratory whisky range to a wider UK audience.
Mangrove Global is recognized as one of the UK’s leading premium spirits distributors, with a portfolio built around flavor-led and independently minded brands.
Annabel Thomas, founder and CEO of Nc’nean, commented on the appointment. “As Nc’nean continues to grow in the UK, it was important for us to find a partner that genuinely understands both our whisky and the way we want to build the brand long term,” she said.
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READ THE STORYNc’nean is an award-winning, independent distillery known for pushing boundaries in production. The distillery uses longer mashing times, slow fermentation, and unusual yeasts to produce elegant, unpeated expressions with a distinctly fruity palate, all bottled in 100% recycled glass.
“Mangrove’s focus on flavor-led spirits and their understanding of the importance of delivering sustainable solutions to the next generation of consumers gave us confidence that they were the right partner for this next stage of our journey,” Thomas added.
“We know that once people try our whisky and see the bottle on shelf, they want to buy it, and we’re excited to work with Mangrove to introduce Nc’nean to even more people.”
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The distillery holds B Corp certification and is independently verified as net zero, placing it among a new generation of producers prioritizing sustainable production alongside liquid quality.
Nick Gillett, managing director of Mangrove Global, said: “At Mangrove, we build our portfolio around brands that lead with liquid and are anchored by something strong and unique, whether it’s a feature of the liquid, or an ethos. Nc’nean does both, and it does so with a boldness that is rare even in a category as storied as Scotch whisky.”
“Nc’nean’s range speaks directly to an audience that we know to be growing in the UK,” Gillett added. “Adding to that the extraordinary liquid and values, it’s the precise combination that we at Mangrove look for in a brand.”
Founded by Thomas, Nc’nean has built a reputation for combining innovation with environmental responsibility since launching its first single malt in 2020. Mangrove Global’s existing portfolio includes a range of independently produced spirits from around the world.
