Most people assume a smoky whisky needs peated malt. Penderyn proves otherwise — here, the smoke comes entirely from the casks, in a limited annual release that still tastes more of Wales than of Islay.
Expert description
Penderyn Peated is a Single Malt Welsh Whisky matured in ex-bourbon casks and finished in ex-peated Scotch whisky casks, bottled at 46%. It's a limited annual release of around 5,000 bottles, part of Penderyn's Gold range, and one of the clearest examples of how a cask alone can lend an unpeated new-make spirit a full smoky character.
Because Penderyn distils on a single Faraday still, the spirit comes off unusually clean and light — which gives the casks, here previously used for peated Scotch, more room to leave their mark than in many other whiskies. The result is a sweet, aromatic smoke layered over a fundamentally fruity, light-bodied spirit.
Tasting notes
Nose
The nose greets you with sweet, aromatic smoke, quickly followed by vanilla, green apple and a hint of citrus.
Palate
The palate is a gentle but persistent interplay of smoke and sweetness, with a range of soft flavours teasing through without ever overpowering each other.
Finish
The finish is medium in length, with smoke and vanilla lingering long after the glass is empty.
Specifications
Name: Penderyn Peated Single Malt Welsh Whisky 46%
Distillery: Penderyn
Region/Country: Brecon Beacons, Wales
Type: Single Malt Welsh Whisky
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex-bourbon casks finished in ex-peated Scotch whisky casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Distillation method: Faraday distillation
Number of bottles: Approximately 5,000 per year
EAN no.: 5011594010721
Flavour profile
Smoky · Soft · Aromatic
Did you know?
Penderyn adds no peated malt whatsoever in producing Peated — all of the smoke character comes from the casks themselves, previously used for peated Scotch whisky, making it one of the more unusual takes on a smoky single malt you'll find.
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