Penderyn Madeira Finish (NAS)
ABV: 46% ABV
Price: £37.90
Distillery
Penderyn village, foot of Brecon Beacons (water source)
Whisky had been distilled in Wales for hundreds of years, but stopped in 1894
2004 - Penderyn became the first whisky to be manufactured in Wales for over a century. The only whisky currently produced in Wales. (Launched by Prince Charles)
Flash of gold – seam of Welsh Gold = ‘very rare’
Whisky
One of the most awarded world whiskies the Penderyn Madeira finish picked up first place at the 2012, 2013 & 2014 world whisky awards. Whisky is aged in charred oak barrels
After min 4 years in ex-bourbon barrels, is finished in ex-Madeira casks for extra smoothness.
Other expressions: Peated, Sherrywood, Portwood, Rich Oak.
Also Dragon range comprising Legend (Madeira finish), Myth (Bourbon finish) and Celt (Peated).
Colour:
Nose: Sweet, medium body. Herbal, vanilla, sweetness, resin, sultanas, toast. Over-ripe grape.
Palate: Thick and sweet, spices, green, biscuity. Custard.
Finish: Fresh, crisp, spices and stem ginger.