When Annabel Thomas founded Nc’nean distillery in 2013, fundraising was an uphill battle – investors just didn’t care about sustainability. Now she owns the UK’s first net-zero whisky distillery and is setting the bar for the industry to follow. In her mind, giving up just wasn’t an option.

Everest Marshall, a mentee with the OurWhisky Foundation, has been selected from over 140 applicants to participate in Nc’nean distillery’s Women’s Whisky Week.