Penderyn Icons of Wales 8 Hiraeth Welsh Single Malt Scotch Whisky (2021) 70cl

Penderyn Icons of Wales 8 Hiraeth Welsh Single Malt Scotch Whisky (2021) 70cl

Launched in December 2021, the eighth release in Penderyn's Icons series takes its name from the Welsh word 'Hiraeth' - difficult to translate into English, BBC's Roy Noble described it as 'a longing for your homeland, your heritage and your very being.' Matured in ex-bourbon casks, it offers aromas of vanilla, orange peel, raisins, toffee apples and lime on the nose, complemented by notes of honey-drizzled fruit, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and sweet malt throughout the palate.

This single malt whisky is a vatting of mostly double distilled, ex-bourbon matured whisky with a smaller proportion of single-distilled, STR cask finished single malt.

This is the first Penderyn release mostly based on single malt from the set of double stills that were installed at the distillery back in 2014.

Number 8 in the much collected icons series.

Nose: Elegant and floral with light oak notes, vanilla, raisins, toffee apples, citrus peel and a hint of lime.

Palate: A delicate smooth single malt with honeyed fruits, vanilla, cinnamon spice and a hint of nutmeg.

Finish: Soft honey and vanilla notes fade to a malty finish.

46% ABV

70cl