Penderyn Icons of Wales No 14 The Village Single Malt Welsh Whisky 70 cl 46%

There's a village in Wales that looks like no other village in Wales — built by an eccentric architect as a postcard from Italy, planted right on the Welsh coast. A hundred years after it was born, Penderyn has given it its own bottle.

Expert description

Penderyn Icons of Wales No. 14 The Village is a Single Malt Welsh Whisky finished in Amarone casks and bottled at 46%. The bottle honours Portmeirion, the Italian-inspired village on the North Wales coast, designed by architect Sir Clough Williams-Ellis and founded in 1926 — and The Village launched in 2026 to mark the village's 100th anniversary, unveiled at a tasting held in Portmeirion itself.

The Amarone casks, Italian red wine from the Veneto region, are a deliberate nod to Portmeirion's own Italian inspiration. They lend the whisky a sweetly fruity, spiced character that layers over Penderyn's clean, light spirit from the Faraday still.

Portmeirion is perhaps best known as the filming location for the cult British TV series The Prisoner in the 1960s, and its status as one of Wales's most photographed places makes it a natural centrepiece for the Icons of Wales series.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose offers ripe fruit, spiced oak, vanilla, cocoa and honey in a dense, sweet layer.

Palate

The palate is rich with red berries and ripe plums, spice, honeyed sweetness and a touch of florals.

Finish

The finish is long, with candied fruit, spiced oak and a light tannin from the wine casks.

Specifications

Name: Penderyn Icons of Wales No 14 The Village Single Malt Welsh Whisky 70 CL 46%
Distillery: Penderyn
Region/Country: Brecon Beacons, Wales
Type: Single Malt Welsh Whisky
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Amarone casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Distillation method: Faraday distillation
Bottled: 2026
Edition: Icons of Wales No. 14

Flavour profile

Red wine-finished · Fruity · Spiced

Did you know?

Portmeirion was built by architect Sir Clough Williams-Ellis over fifty years, from 1925 to 1975, as proof that a beautiful place doesn't have to harm its surroundings to exist — a philosophy that still draws visitors from around the world.

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Frequently asked questions about Penderyn Icons of Wales No 14 The Village Single Malt Welsh Whisky 70 CL 46%

What is The Village named after?

The bottle honours Portmeirion, the Italian-inspired village on the North Wales coast, which marked its 100th anniversary in 2026.

What casks is Penderyn The Village matured in?

The whisky is finished in Amarone casks, Italian red wine from the Veneto region, as a nod to Portmeirion's Italian architecture.

Why is Portmeirion famous?

The village was designed by architect Sir Clough Williams-Ellis and is best known as the filming location for the 1960s TV series The Prisoner.

What does Penderyn Icons of Wales No. 14 taste like?

It's rich and fruity, with red berries, ripe plums and spice, finishing long with candied fruit and oak.

What number is The Village in the Icons of Wales series?

It's number 14 in the series and one of the more recent releases.

Is Penderyn The Village worth it?

The story of Portmeirion's 100th anniversary combined with the unusual choice of Italian Amarone casks makes it one of the more narrative-driven bottles in the entire Icons of Wales series.