Penderyn Single Malt Whisky was launched on 1 March 2004, a date which
Penderyn is made at the Penderyn Distillery which is located on the southern reaches of the Brecon Beacons.
The
Pure water source is replenished by
The spirit is then matured in ex-bourbon barrels and finished in rare Madeira
This independently-owned distillery employs a dedicated team of craftsmen and professionals who produce
The Red Dragon is the national flag of Wales and the Royal Welsh badge bears the motto, ‘Y
Stuart Cosgrove accepts the Penderyn Music Book Prize 2018.
2022 New Wizards – British Distiller of the Year
Penderyn’s Bespoke New Bottle, Presented by Designer Glenn Tutssel
Penderyn’s Record Gold Haul at World Whisky Masters
Penderyn Madeira
Palate: Crisp and finely rounded, with the sweetness to balance an appetising dryness.
Finish: Notes of tropical fruit, raisins and vanilla persist.
Balance: Oaky vanilla tones/dry sweetness
Inside Hook – Best “new world” whisky of 2021
2021 Spirits Business World Whisky Masters – Gold
2021 Ultimate Spirits Challenge – 92 Points
2020 Spirits Business World Whisky Masters – Gold
2018 World Whisky Masters Europe Premium – Gold
2017 World Whisky Masters Europe Premium – Gold
Penderyn Sherrywood
Nose: aromas of dark fruit and rich toffee mingle with green apples and hazelnuts to create a deeper mystery
Palate: rich sweetness gives way to refreshing dryness
Finish: sweet notes of toffee and sultana persist in the long finish
Balance: Sherry and oak/winter spices
2021 Spirits Selection Competition – Gold Medal
2021 New York Wine & Spirits Competition – Double Gold
2021 Spirits Business World Whisky Masters – Gold
2019 San Francisco World Spirits Competition – Gold
2018 World Whisky Masters Worldwide Premium – Gold
2017 World Whisky Masters Europe Premium – Gold
Penderyn Rich Oak
Nose: Dark chocolate fudge with cinnamon and pepper spices, followed by lush fruit – green apples, mango, banana and guavas
Palate: Rich and complex. A creamy texture with hints of vanilla, oak and cinnamon, and a hint of nutty toffee
Finish: A creamy-vanilla flavour which is in no rush to ebb away
2022 San Francisco World Spirits Competition – Double Gold Medal
2021 The Drinks Business Asia – Gold
2021 Whisky and Barrel Nite Consumer Choice Awards – Gold
2021 New York Wine & Spirits Competition – Double Gold
2021 Spirits Business World Whisky Masters – Gold
2021 Ultimate Spirits Challenge – 92 points
San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2020 – Gold Medal
IWSC 2019 – 95/100 & Gold Medal
Penderyn Peated
Nose: It introduces itself with sweet, aromatic smoke. Under this, there are signature notes of vanilla, green apple and refreshing citrus
Palate: An array of gentle flavours tempts even the most sophisticated palate
Finish: Smoke and vanilla linger on the attractive medium-length finish.
Balance: Light smoke/citrus fruitiness
2022 San Francisco World Spirits Competition – Gold Medal
2021 Ultimate Spirits Challenge – 93 points
2020 San Francisco World Spirits Competition – Double Gold Medal
2020 Business World Whisky Masters – Gold
2018 IWSC Worldwide – Gold (Outstanding 93/100)
2018 Asian Masters – Gold
Kosher Certified by KLBD
Penderyn Portwood
Nose: Aromas of rich dried fruits with dark chocolate and cranberries; a hint of toasty oak mingles with a baked nutty dryness
Palate: A creamy richness with some honey and spiced notes emerging
Finish: Smooth with a soft oak and honey sweetness lingering gently on the tongue
Balance: Rich wood/chocolate & dry fruits
2022 San Francisco World Spirits Competition – Gold Medal
2022 New Wizards – Gold
2021 Spirits Business World Whisky Masters – Gold
2016 World Whisky Masters Europe Premium – Gold
IWSC 2019 – Gold Medal
WoW 2019: Best in Class Gold in the category of Malt: Barrel Finished NAS
San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2020 – Gold Medal
Penderyn Celt
Palate: It begins with great sweetness before the smoky, slightly medicinal flavours descend.
Finish: Slight bitterness follows that leaves a long and lingering freshness in the mouth.
2022 San Francisco World Spirits Competition – Double Gold Medal
2021 Ultimate Spirits Challenge – 95 points, Finalist
2020 Business World Whisky Masters – Gold
Top 20 Whiskies of the year by Whisky Advocate
2018 World Whisky Masters Europe Premium – Gold
2016 World Whisky Masters Europe Premium – Gold
Kosher Certified by KLBD
Penderyn Myth
Palate: Sweetness dominates then moves over to allow some refreshing bitterness to emerge while the mixed fruits continue to dominate the flavour.
Finish: Gradually all the flavours ebb away to leave memories of a lively and light style of whisky that is easy to drink.
2022 San Francisco World Spirits Competition – Gold Medal
2021 The Drinks Business Asia – Gold
2021 New York Wine & Spirits Competition – Gold
2021 Spirits Business World Whisky Masters – Gold
2021 Ultimate Spirits Challenge – 92 points
2020 Spirits Business World Whisky Masters – Gold
WoW 2018 – BEST IN CLASS GOLD in the category of Malt Non-Bourbon Cask
2018 World Whisky Masters Europe Premium – Gold
2017 World Whisky Masters Europe Premium – Gold
2015 World Whisky Masters Europe Premium – Gold
Penderyn Legend
Palate: Incredibly smooth and both fresh and rich dried fruits abound. Delicate and sweet on the palate with just a hint of bitterness to remain refreshing.
Finish: A long aftertaste of Madeira cake and sultanas.
2021 The Fifty Best – Double Gold
2021 Ultimate Spirits Challenge – 91 points
2018 World Whisky Masters Europe Premium – Gold
2015 World Whisky Masters Europe Premium – Gold
Penderyn Rhiannon
(Icons of Wales No.7)
Penderyn Icons of Wales #7 – Rhiannon
A brand new Sherrywood Grand Cru finished whisky at 46%. The 7th in our ‘Icons of Wales’ series celebrates Rhiannon, a powerful enchantress and horse goddess from the ancient Welsh folk tales, The Mabinogi, which were written in the 11th century and are some of the earliest writings in Europe.
In 1975, Fleetwood Mac recorded a song by the same name which topped the US charts at No 11 in 1976 and has since been named by Rolling Stone as one of the 500 Greatest Songs of all Time. Additionally, Stevie Nicks wrote the Fleetwood Mac song “Angel” based on the Rhiannon story.
Nose: Spicy sweetness with the hint of vanilla; oak tannins, red berries, blackcurrants, hazelnuts, pears, sultanas and sweet marzipan.
Taste: Smooth velvety sweetness; creamy caramel, figs, red berries, delicate frangipane, chocolate ganache and a touch of coffee.
Finish: Sweet and dry with long lingering oak tannins.
2021 Spirits Business World Whisky Masters – Gold Medal
2019 Spirits Business Design & Packaging Awards – Gold Medal
Penderyn Legend
(Women Who Whiskey Collaboration)
Penderyn Legend is matured in specifically reserved ex-Bourbon casks made from American Oak, before receiving further maturation in Oak Barriques that have previously held Madeira wine, to develop a harmonious Single Malt whisky with a subtle but sophisticated character and soft golden hues.
In 2021, Women Who Whiskey celebrates 10 years of uniting whiskey lovers around the globe. Both for amateurs and connoisseurs, wWw is dedicated to creating a space where our members can cultivate their passions for whiskey and community. With a focus on inclusion, wWw aims to create an educational and experimental environment for those who have all-too-often been left out of the traditionally male-dominated world of whiskey, and foster a world-wide network of like-minded people with a taste for curiosity and delicious drams. Cheers!
In 2022 Penderyn launched its first ever Small Batch offering as a US exclusive.
Each batch is expertly crafted by Aista Phillips, Penderyn’s Master Blender.
This very first US Small Batch Limited Release of 1,210 bottles is comprised of Single Malt from 25% Ruby Port, 25% STR, 25% ex-Bourbon, and 25% Carcavelos fortified Portuguese wine casks at least four years old.
It is 75% double-distilled and 25% Faraday distilled, bottled at 50% abv.
Tasting Notes:
Nose: Apples and pears with a creaminess incorporating caramel and raisins.
Taste: Vanilla and honey sweetness with orchard fruits, marmalade, and lights notes of oaky spice.
Finish: A toasted wood dryness with peppery spices.
Penderyn 6 yo Moscatel de Setubal Wine Cask W19 (Double still)
Nose: Fruity and floral aromas, alongside orange blossom, peach, apples, white grape and gooseberry
Palate: Sweet citrus flavours, orange peel, apricot, raisin, figs, and a nutty oak spice
Finish: A sweetness fades to oaky dryness with a hint of cacao
60.8% alc.
Penderyn 6 yo Tawny Port Cask PT318 (Faraday still)
Nose: Rich creamy notes of vanilla, caramel, plums and black grapes. Aroma of red fruits with a hint of strawberries and red apples
Palate: Sweetly smooth – red berries (raspberries and strawberries), with gentle light tannins and peppery spices
Finish: Warm and creamy leading to more black fruits: cherries, blackberries, with the hint of dry oak at the end
59.59% alc.
Penderyn 12 yr Ruby Port Single Cask PT136
This beautiful Single Cask US Exclusive offering from Penderyn was casked in ex-Bourbon in 2008 where it patiently waited 4 years to be transferred to an ex-Ruby Port cask. From there it gained it’s lively character dreaming of all it would be when it emerged a little over 8 years later. Now with it’s arrival to the US, it will find it’s home in your glass than on your palate; pleasingly smooth and scrumptious.
Penderyn 10 yr Ruby Port Single Cask PT178
Description
Casked in ex-bourbon cask on 20th Nov 2010
Transferred to ex-ruby port cask on 31st May 2013
Disgorged for bottling on 14th January 2021
Penderyn 15 yr Bourbon Single Cask# B105/2005
Nose: Soft honey, vanilla and pears make an entrance, accompanied by oaky notes and spices.
Palate: Rich and syrupy like a sponge cake with marzipan. Some light oak and bourbon sits alongside soft yellow fruits ringing with papaya and pineapple notes.
Finish: Loaded with honey, light tropical notes and light spices.
Penderyn 13 yr Rich Oak Single Cask# D1062
Nose: A caramel and dark chocolate richness… sweet, jammy and thick. Full of tropical fruits notes such as melon, mango, papaya.
Palate: A rich taste in the mouth, sweet and jam-like. Deliciously juicy like fruit salad in a glass, followed by spiciness and notes of oak tannins.
Finish: Dried fruits such as prunes and sultanas, whilst the jammy sweetness dries in the fade.
Penderyn 10 yr Madeira Single Cask #047-3
Penderyn 12 yr Portwood Single Cask# PT113
Nose: Rich ruby port heaped with red berries including cranberries, raspberries; dried fruits – a cornucopia of figs, dates, raisins, apricots – and chocolate with a hint of salted caramel.
Taste: Caramel sweetness sits side by side with an American oak dryness; some spiced honey notes; vanilla and dried fruits.
Finish: A smooth fruity sweetness giving way to an oaky dryness.