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Expressions
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Completeness
About
Wales' first whisky distillery in over a century, using a unique Faraday single-copper-pot still designed by Dr. David Faraday (descendant of Michael Faraday). Produces spirit at an unusually high 92% ABV from a single distillation. Core range includes Madeira, Sherrywood, Peated, and Celt expressions. Opened a second distillery in Llandudno (2021) and Swansea (2023).
Production Details
Owner
Welsh Whisky Company Ltd
Parent Company
Missing
Status
Active
Founded
2000
Still Type
Pot
Stills
4
Capacity
0.5M LPA
Water Source
Brecon Beacons natural springs
Core Range8
Penderyn CeltCore
NAS41% ABV$30-40
Finished in ex-peated Islay quarter casks
4/4 Tasting
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Sight
Light gold with a very faint smoky haze; light body
Smell
Mild peat smoke, early morning at the rocky seaside, and warm marmalade on toast. Subtle and inviting
Sip
Great initial sweetness before smoky, slightly medicinal flavours descend. Slight bitterness follows — the ex-Islay cask influence is present but gentle at 41% ABV
Savor
Long and lingering freshness in the mouth. Pleasant medicinal tingle that persists surprisingly well
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Library: smoke (mild peat, seaside); Greengrocer: Citrus (marmalade); Bakery: Sweet (toast); Sweet Shop: sweetness; Garden Path: medicinal
Penderyn LegendCore
NAS41% ABV$30-40
Finished in ex-Madeira wine casks
4/4 Tasting
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Sight
Light gold; clean, light body
Smell
Fresh apples and citrus fruits with cream fudge and sultana raisins. Light and approachable
Sip
Incredibly smooth with fresh and rich dried fruits. Light-bodied and easy-drinking at 41% ABV. The Madeira finish adds sweetness without overwhelming complexity
Savor
Long aftertaste of Madeira cake and sultanas. Surprisingly persistent for a 41% whisky
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Greengrocer: Orchard (apple), Dried (sultana), Citrus (citrus); Sweet Shop: cream fudge; Bakery: Sweet (Madeira cake); Pub/Bar: Wine (Madeira)
Penderyn Madeira FinishCore
NAS46% ABV$50-60
Ex-bourbon barrels finished in ex-Madeira wine casks
4/4 Tasting
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Sight
Fresh, light gold with a warm hue; light-medium body, clean and bright
Smell
Creamy toffee and rich sultana sweetness with layers of orchard fruit and candied peel. Gentle vanilla oak and a soft hint of spice from the Madeira influence
Sip
Crisp and finely rounded. Orange zest, honeyed apricot, and soft biscuit mingle on the tongue with underlying nutmeg and gentle oak. The unique Faraday still produces spirit at 92% ABV, creating an exceptionally clean, light base that the Madeira finish enriches
Savor
Dry finish with mid-palate lingering honey and vanilla. Medium length. The Madeira influence provides a distinctive sweetness that separates it from standard bourbon-finished whiskies
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Sweet Shop: toffee, honey; Greengrocer: Orchard (apple), Dried (sultana), Citrus (orange zest, candied peel); Bakery: Sweet (biscuit, apricot); Natural Foods: Spices (nutmeg); Furniture Maker: Wood (vanilla oak); Pub/Bar: Wine (Madeira)
Penderyn MythCore
NAS41% ABV$30-40
Ex-bourbon and rejuvenated oak casks
4/4 Tasting
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Sight
Light straw gold; clean and light-bodied
Smell
Fresh and lively with mixed citrus fruits mingling with apple and pear drops. The merest hint of tropical fruits
Sip
Sweetness dominates initially then moves over to allow refreshing bitterness to emerge. Light and easy-drinking with citrus and orchard fruit character
Savor
Clean finish with gentle fruit and a pleasant hint of bitterness. Light and refreshing
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Greengrocer: Citrus (mixed citrus), Orchard (apple, pear); Sweet Shop: pear drops; Greengrocer: Tropical (hint of tropical)
Penderyn PeatedCore
NAS46% ABV$50-60
Ex-bourbon barrels finished in ex-peated casks
4/4 Tasting
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Sight
Light gold with a slight straw tint; light-medium body
Smell
Sweet aromatic smoke with signature vanilla, green apple, and refreshing citrus. The peat is present but masked by fruity, tropical sweetness
Sip
The classic Penderyn banana sweets flavour with a gentle dry smoky layer. Peat flavours stay mellow, subtly intertwined with woodiness. Light body with a lemon-and-sugar pancake quality. A gateway peat dram
Savor
Smoke and vanilla linger on the attractive medium-length finish. Predominantly sweet and lightly peated with a pleasant tingle
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Library: smoke (light peat); Greengrocer: Orchard (green apple), Citrus (lemon, citrus), Tropical (banana); Sweet Shop: vanilla; Natural Foods: Spices (light spice); Furniture Maker: Wood (oak)
Penderyn PortwoodCore
NAS46% ABV$70-85
Ex-bourbon barrels finished in ex-port wine casks
4/4 Tasting
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Sight
Warm amber with ruby-pink highlights from the port cask finishing; medium body
Smell
Rich dried fruits with dark chocolate and cranberries. A hint of toasty oak mingles with baked nutty dryness
Sip
Creamy richness with honey and spiced notes emerging. The port cask finishing adds dried fruit and chocolate depth while the clean Penderyn spirit keeps it balanced
Savor
Smooth with a soft oak and honey sweetness lingering gently on the tongue
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Pub/Bar: Wine (port); Greengrocer: Dried (dried fruit, cranberry); Sweet Shop: dark chocolate, honey; Natural Foods: Nuts (nutty); Furniture Maker: Wood (toasty oak); Bakery: Sweet (baked)
Penderyn Rich OakCore
NAS46% ABV$55-65
Ex-bourbon barrels finished in rejuvenated European ex-wine casks
4/4 Tasting
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Sight
Rich golden amber; medium-full body with a warm, inviting appearance
Smell
Dark chocolate fudge with cinnamon and pepper spices, followed by lush fruit — green apples, mango, banana, and guavas
Sip
Rich and complex with a creamy texture. Hints of vanilla, oak, and cinnamon with a hint of nutty toffee. The rejuvenated European wine casks add depth and spice
Savor
A creamy-vanilla flavour which is in no rush to ebb away. Long and satisfying with gentle oak warmth
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Sweet Shop: dark chocolate fudge, toffee; Natural Foods: Spices (cinnamon, pepper); Greengrocer: Orchard (green apple), Tropical (mango, banana, guava); Furniture Maker: Wood (oak, vanilla — dominant); Bakery: Sweet (creamy)
Penderyn SherrywoodCore
NAS46% ABV$55-65
Ex-bourbon barrels finished in ex-Oloroso sherry casks
4/4 Tasting
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Sight
Warm amber gold with reddish tints from sherry cask influence; medium body
Smell
Dark fruit and rich toffee mingle with green apples and hazelnuts. The sherry influence is apparent but balanced
Sip
Rich sweetness gives way to refreshing dryness. The Oloroso sherry cask adds depth and dried fruit character while the clean Faraday still spirit provides structure
Savor
Long finish with sweet notes of toffee and sultana persisting. Gentle warmth and a pleasant, lingering dried fruit quality
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Pub/Bar: Wine (Oloroso sherry); Sweet Shop: toffee; Greengrocer: Orchard (green apple), Dried (sultana, dark fruit); Natural Foods: Nuts (hazelnut); Furniture Maker: Wood (oak)
Limited / Special Releases1
Penderyn Serpent's Tears
NAS46% ABV2025$95-110
Peated Welsh single malt from Llandudno (North Wales) distillery
4/4 Tasting
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Sight
Light gold; clean and pure. Non-chill-filtered and naturally coloured
Smell
An autumnal day in a glass — dry leaves, orchard fruits, and wood smoke. The first peated Welsh whisky in 125 years, produced at the North Wales facility using the Faraday Still
Sip
Sweet peat, vanilla cream, and baking apples with hints of malt and peppery spice. The Faraday still's 92% ABV output creates an exceptionally clean base that carries the peat differently than copper pot stills
Savor
Warming, lingering soft peat and barley sweetness. Gentle and inviting rather than aggressive
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Library: smoke (sweet peat); Greengrocer: Orchard (baking apple, orchard fruit); Sweet Shop: vanilla cream; Bakery: Sweet (malt, barley); Natural Foods: Spices (pepper); Garden Path: autumnal (dry leaves)