Penderyn Peated Single Malt Welsh Whisky

Penderyn Peated Single Malt offers a beautifully subtle and approachable take on peated whisky, crafted at Wales’ award-winning Penderyn Distillery. Unlike traditional heavily peated Scotch styles, this expression showcases Penderyn’s elegant and light house style, layered with a gentle smokiness imparted through cask finishing rather than direct peat in the malt. The result is a perfectly balanced single malt — bright, fruity, and softly smoky — ideal for both seasoned peat lovers and those new to peated whiskies.

Tasting Notes:

Appearance: Pale gold with bright clarity.

Nose: Fresh and inviting, with delicate smoke interwoven with crisp green apple, citrus peel, vanilla, and light floral notes.

Palate: Light, smooth, and layered. Hints of soft smoke accompany flavours of sweet malt, orchard fruits, vanilla cream, and a touch of sea salt. The peat influence is elegant and restrained, allowing the distillery’s signature fruit-forward style to shine through.

Finish: Lingering and gentle, with wafts of clean smoke, citrus zest, and soft oak spice.

Serving Suggestions: Enjoy neat to savour its subtle interplay of fruit and smoke, or with a splash of water to open up more citrus and floral nuances. Excellent as an introduction to peated whisky or as a refreshing alternative to heavier Islay styles. Also pairs well with charcuterie, aged cheeses, or smoked seafood.

Accolades:

World Whisky Awards: Best Welsh Single Malt – Peated

San Francisco World Spirits Competition: Gold Medal

Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible: 90+ points, described as “beautifully judged”

Technical Details:

Style: Single Malt Welsh Whisky

ABV: 46%

Volume: 750ml

Maturation: Initially aged in ex-bourbon barrels, finished in casks that previously held peated whisky

Distillery: Penderyn Distillery, Wales

Non-chill filtered: Yes

Natural Colour: Yes