Nc’nean lands £2.5m funding as sales soar 37% in US
Organic whisky producer Nc’nean has secured £2.5 million (US$3.38m) investment to support the next phase of its growth amid continued momentum across key markets.
Nc’nean’s latest funding round combines backing from existing investors alongside new partners. The latter includes Lotus Investments, which boasts expertise in the global alcohol sector and a strong footprint in Asia, and Lifted Ventures, a female-focused investment community.
Ashish Bista, commercial director at Lotus Investments, said: “Our strategy is to invest in long-term, sustainable value creators, and we’re delighted to have made our first UK investment in Nc’nean. We found a strong alignment between our approach and theirs and look forward to supporting their next phase of growth.”
These investors are said to reflect growing confidence in Nc’nean’s long-term potential to reshape how the world thinks about Scotch whisky.
Helen Oldham, co-founder of Lifted Ventures, added: “The team at Nc’nean is setting a new standard for environmentally responsible whisky production. Their dedication to sustainability, quality, and authenticity makes them an inspiring addition to our portfolio.”
The investment follows a year of strong commercial performance for Nc’nean.
Over the past year, Nc’nean has delivered ‘compelling’ growth across its key export markets, particularly to the US, where year-on-year revenue was up by 37% in 2025.
Annabel Thomas, CEO of Nc’nean Distillery, said: “I’m delighted to have secured this investment, and to have added the deep expertise of Lotus to support the next stage of Nc’nean’s journey.
“I’m excited to continue to grow Nc’nean in the UK and abroad, as we attract more consumers to our award-winning single malt.”
The new funding will be used to accelerate growth across priority markets, including the UK, Germany, France and the US, supporting brand visibility, route to market, and continued innovation.
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