Penderyn Rich Madeira

Penderyn Peated

A long time ago I posted my notes on the Penderyn Madeira cask, which was a lovely whisky, very sweet, and exotic. A short time afterwards Penderyn distillery were kind enough to send over a sample set consisting of this peated whisky, and a sherried expression. I tasted those a long time ago, but for some reason (senility,backlog) did not post...

Score 73/100

Penderyn Madeira Finish

Super sweet malt. Is very true to its fortified wine origins. Very smooth and classy but a little too much for me. All fruit and sugar. Nose - Summer fruit and golden syrup. Grandma's perfume. Fresh baked cake in the oven. Slightly Playdoh or almond. Palate - Rhubarb and peaches dominate. Whipped cream or condensed milk maybe and lots of sugar....

Score 60/100

Penderyn Aur Cymru

My wife, brother and sister in law went to Helvetica a few weeks ago for a series of Australian whisky tastings. I'd already attended a tasting series that involved a pairing of chocolate and whisky that had been entertaining and was really looking forward to this tasting as the head distiller/owner of my favorite distillery, Limeburners, was...

Score 77/100

Penderyn Sherrywood

Penderyn is the first Welsh distillery and they produce a good range of quality malts. This expression is stored in ex bourbon and then Oloroso sherry casks. The colour is light Amber Gold. The nose is fruity and sweet. Honey, sherry and dark fruits. On the palate you get honey, spices, oak, pepper, and sweet sherry. It's a little nutty. Finish is...

Score 82/100