Every year, we challenge top bartenders to create and present a unique Nc’nean cocktail.
A new challenging brief every year. Heats held across Europe to find and try the very best.
An unforgettable trip to our distillery on the wild west coast of Scotland for all heat winners.
Our competitors get:
To showcase their talent whilst making
lifelong industry connections.
World class cocktail competition experience, including expert performance feedback and advice.
The chance to compete for the trip of a
lifetime, plus a very special grand prize…
Make your very own whisky, and
profit from its sale!
Select and release a single cask of Nc’nean Single Malt Scotch Whisky and get a full case of the release to
share and enjoy.
10% of the profit from the cask’s bottle sales.
Our annual bartender cocktail competition is back.
The theme is ”To Open”
Create the perfect Aperitif with Nc’nean.
All the rules, details, and online entry form can be found here.
All entries must be in by the end of April 2025.
Heats in June & July, The Grand Final taking place in September.
We’ve had an incredible calibre of winners since the competitions inception four years ago. Find out more about their serves and the whisky they all released below.
2024 Champion
Hometown: Padstow, England
Winning serve: “Triple Bananas”
Ingredients: Nc’nean Organic, Banana three ways (juice, shrub, & Syrup)
Single cask selection: Aon 20-189 / ex-White Port finish
2023 Champion
Hometown: Braemar, Scotland
Winning serve: “Danu’s Espresso”
Ingredients: Nc’nean based Spent Coffee Liqueur, Penny Bun Mushroom Water, Foamer
Single cask selection: Aon 17-193 / First fill ex-Bourbon
2022 Champion
Hometown: Manchester, England
Winning serve: “Airmed”
Ingredients: Nc’nean Organic, Dry Vermouth, Milk Thistle & Heather infused Sherry
Single cask selection: Aon 17-342 / ex-Rivesaltes finish
