THE HALL OF FAME
We’ve had an incredible calibre of champions since the inception of our competition five year’s ago. Find out more about their single cask releases below.
NC'NEAN CREATIONS COCKTAIL COMPETITION
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.
THE BENEFITS
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…
THE 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.
Our champion will get their name on the bottling, and full case (6 bottles) to keep, share, and enjoy for themselves.
They’ll also receive 10% of the profit from the sale of the rest of the bottles from the cask!
NC'NEAN CREATIONS 2026
Entries are open throughout May, and this year’s theme is “Grape & Grain”.
Click here to find out more, and for the online entry form.
CARRIE SMITH
2025 Champion
Hometown: Edinburgh, Scotland
Winning serve: “Heather Ale”
Ingredients: Nc’nean Organic, heather liqueur, and a blackberry
& hop kombucha
Single cask selection: Aon 17-163 Madeira Cask Finish
NORBERT DROZDOWSKI
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 White Port Cask Finish
MATT MORRISON
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 Bourbon Cask
ELENA WRIGHT
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 Rivesaltes Cask Finish