Penderyn
Icons of Wales #14 - The Village
- 46
- 70cl
- Taste: 3
- Welsh
Situated in the Brecon Beacons National Park, Penderyn Distillery was founded in 2000. It broke the century-long hiatus in Welsh whisky production that began in 1894, when Penderyn Distillery crafted its first whisky. Penderyn was first conceived in the late 1990s, by a group of friends who wanted to establish the first whisky distillery in Wales in over a century. They selected the village of Penderyn as the location due...
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Situated in the Brecon Beacons National Park, Penderyn Distillery was founded in 2000. It broke the century-long hiatus in Welsh whisky production that began in 1894, when Penderyn Distillery crafted its first whisky. Penderyn was first conceived in the late 1990s, by a group of friends who wanted to establish the first whisky distillery in Wales in over a century. They selected the village of Penderyn as the location due to the fresh natural spring water. They have since open two more distilleries - Llandudno in 2021 and Swansea in 2023.
Penderyn have a unique single-pot still designed by Dr David Faraday, a descendant of Michael Faraday. Installed in 2000, it produces a spirit at an industry high draw of 92%, making Penderyn's whiskies light, fruity and flavoursome.
The Village is the 14th edition in Penderyn’s Icons Of Wales series, released to celebrate Portmeirion's 2026 centenary. Inspired by this dreamlike Italianate village, this is an Amarone Cask Finish bottling.
Portmeirion is a whimsical coastal village in North Wales, created between 1925-1973 by architect Sir Clough Williams-Ellis. Known for its playful, elegant design that blends with the landscape, it has inspired notable visitors and wider audiences - especially as the filming location for The Prisoner. Today, it’s preserved by a charitable trust, remaining a place of quiet wonder.
Official Tasting Notes
Nose - Layers of ripe fruit and oak spice intertwine with whispers of vanilla and cocoa, followed by delicate honey and gentle toasted oak.
Palate - The palate unfolds luxuriously - velvety and full-bodied - revealing red berries, ripe plums, soft spice, and honeyed sweetness touched by floral undertones.
Finish - A long, warming finish lingers with candied fruit, spiced oak, and subtle traces of grape tannins - a graceful echo of fading light over the vineyards.
Penderyn have a unique single-pot still designed by Dr David Faraday, a descendant of Michael Faraday. Installed in 2000, it produces a spirit at an industry high draw of 92%, making Penderyn's whiskies light, fruity and flavoursome.
The Village is the 14th edition in Penderyn’s Icons Of Wales series, released to celebrate Portmeirion's 2026 centenary. Inspired by this dreamlike Italianate village, this is an Amarone Cask Finish bottling.
Portmeirion is a whimsical coastal village in North Wales, created between 1925-1973 by architect Sir Clough Williams-Ellis. Known for its playful, elegant design that blends with the landscape, it has inspired notable visitors and wider audiences - especially as the filming location for The Prisoner. Today, it’s preserved by a charitable trust, remaining a place of quiet wonder.
Official Tasting Notes
Nose - Layers of ripe fruit and oak spice intertwine with whispers of vanilla and cocoa, followed by delicate honey and gentle toasted oak.
Palate - The palate unfolds luxuriously - velvety and full-bodied - revealing red berries, ripe plums, soft spice, and honeyed sweetness touched by floral undertones.
Finish - A long, warming finish lingers with candied fruit, spiced oak, and subtle traces of grape tannins - a graceful echo of fading light over the vineyards.
Tasting Rating Guide
1: Light, good for beginners - an aperitif on a summers day, i.e. Glengoyne, Auchentoshan
2: Also good for beginners but with more depth and body - a little stronger than 1, ie. Glenmorangie, Speyburn
3: A dram for everyone, a little more complex so the palate requires a little more experience, i.e. Cragganmore, Macallan
4: A stronger spirit, a big whisky with lots of character and body, excellent after dinner, i.e. Lagavulin, Laphroaig