1 of 238 produced from a single shaved charred and retoasted barrique. .
It is not often we get to see single casked Penderyn where it truly comes through bulldozing it's way showing that Wales is a powerhouse of whisky production from such a small nation.
It has a unique code system where the first number refers to the distillery and the second refers to the cask from which the bottle comes. SMWS also offers the largest range of distilleries of any independent bottler. These curiously named drams really do have something for every whisky lover!
An outburst of pear drops and strawberry sweets scattered scrumptious deliciousness over mango slices stewed in red wine, accompanied by balsamic-glazed fresh strawberries and habanero chilli peppers. Candied ginger then detonated a wave of tropical juice and spice, closely followed by the soft caress of coconut milk and ripe guava. Water unleashed an aromatic eruption of juicy sweets, caipirinha cocktails and chamomile and lime flowers. The palate transformed into thick cream flavoured with orange peel and mint leaves, and poured over fizzy candy-topped marzipan sponge cake, plus a cup of fragrant green tea.
About Penderyn
Penderyn is a Welsh whisky distillery and brand, producing the first commercially available whisky made in Wales since the 19th century. Produced at the Penderyn Distillery (the Welsh Whisky Company), Penderyn is a single malt whisky produced in several expressions, e.g. Madeira Finish, Peated, Sherrywood and Portwood. The distillery also produces the Dragon range comprising Legend (Madeira finish), Myth (Bourbon finish) and Celt (Peated), as well as gin and vodka.
It is distilled in the village of Penderyn, Rhondda Cynon Taf, in the Cynon Valley, from which the brand takes its name. The company was launched in 2000 as the Welsh Whisky Company. Whisky had been distilled in Wales for hundreds of years, but stopped in 1894.
Penderyn became the first whisky to be manufactured in Wales for over a century when sales started in 2004. The Penderyn Distillery also produces non-Whisky products: Merlyn Cream Liqueur, Five Vodka and Brecon Gin. Brecon Gin was awarded "Gold Best in Class" at the International Wines & Spirits Competition in 2011. Penderyn Distillery is situated in the Brecon Beacons National Park and sells internationally to markets such as Taiwan, Australia, France and USA.[citation needed] The company opened up a visitors centre in June 2008, with Charles, then Prince of Wales leading the proceedings. The visitors centre now sees more than 35,000 visitors per annum.
In May 2020 plans for a new distillery in Llandudno were approved. The new Lloyd Street Distillery opened on 17 May 2021, called the Penderyn Llandudno Lloyd St Distillery on the site of the former Llandudno Board School, later known as Lloyd Street School. A third distillery called Swansea Copperworks was opened in June 2023 in Swansea near Hafod Copperworks.
