Penderyn whisky reviews (12)

  • Penderyn Madeira Finish - Sweet, but short of sensational

    By jdhowens on 8th Feb 20122012-02-08T00:59:00

    71

    Being partially descended from the ancient Britons myself, I looked on the opportunity to try Welsh whisky - the first produced since the nineteenth century - with relish. The people at Penderyn are aware… read more

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  • Penderyn Madeira Finish - Pinky Peppery Penderyn

    By scribe on 26th Nov 20112011-11-26T22:43:00

    73

    I had a taste of Penderyn way back when it first came out, but didn't take notes and didn't really follow it up - until now. I've had this bottle of Madeira finish in the cupboard for almost a year, so… read more

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  • Penderyn 41 - Exceedingly light

    By Megawatt on 19th Nov 20112011-11-19T01:14:00

    76

    This is the new version of Penderyn. Been wanting to try this distillery for a while so I was glad to see it available at a lower price. Still madiera finished, non-chillfiltered and, judging by the … read more

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  • Penderyn Single Malt 100cl - Welsh Gold (Aur Cymru)

    By GMJ on 9th Nov 20112011-11-09T04:09:00

    86

    Penderyn Aur Cymru, which does not have an age statement but a release date of July 08. It was in 2008 when Malt advocate awarded Penderyn 'Micro distllery of the year, in 2009's Whiskey Bible Jim Murry… read more

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  • Penderyn Madeira Finish - sweet enough?

    By GlassBottle on 26th Sep 20112011-09-26T17:03:00

    59

    Nose: vinous and little sweet/candied. An odd smell that really reminded me of vanilla sponge cake, there's also a subtle raisin note and few other little fruity accents Palate: sticky golden syrup and… read more

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  • Penderyn Madeira Finish - Ancient Fruit Juice

    By mattatec on 22nd Jun 20112011-06-22T18:46:00

    60

    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 … read more

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  • Penderyn Peated - I prefer the Madeira...

    By galg on 18th Jun 20112011-06-18T19:19:00

    74

    Nose: A really different peat monster than I was expecting. The peat is here, no doubt, it’s very clear, but it’s masked by a very sweet, fruity, tropical smell. Strawberries, Ripe Melons mixed with some… read more

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  • Penderyn Peated - Sweet young and mediocre

    By galg on 4th Jun 20112011-06-04T14:31:00

    73

    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… read more

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  • Penderyn Peated - Hey sugar sugar

    By Piero on 24th Jul 20102010-07-24T21:08:00

    69

    Nose: peat of course but quite sweet and accompanied by something musty. It's like a hint of sweaty sock - not dissimilar to the smell you get with some parma ham. Interesting but I can't make up my mind… read more

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  • Penderyn Peated (Limited Edition) - soft youthful peat

    By TheFitz on 10th Jun 20102010-06-10T03:14:00

    80

    Nose: youthful corn, clean peat, no smoke, medicinal Appearance: light color, low oak influence Palate: brine, kosher salt, chalk, cask strength is apparent, hot on roof of the mouth on the finish,… read more

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