PENDERYN DISTILLERY, the pioneering Welsh whisky producer, is set to unveil its highly anticipated third distillery on July 14th in Swansea. Housed within the historic confines of an old Copperworks, Penderyn will breathe new life into the premises, harnessing the location’s rich heritage to craft their exquisite range of pure Welsh liquid gold. The renowned Penderyn Gold Range stands at the forefront of this transformative endeavor, elevating Welsh whisky to unprecedented heights.
The opening of Penderyn’s latest distillery is a momentous occasion, as it fuses the allure of history with the pursuit of liquid perfection. Although situated within an old Copperworks, Penderyn is steadfast in its commitment to producing only the finest Welsh single malt whiskies. This dedication to excellence resonates throughout the Gold Range, where each bottle encapsulates the essence of pure Welsh liquid gold.
Crafted meticulously in their state-of-the-art facility, Penderyn’s Gold Range exemplifies the epitome of fine Welsh whisky. Distilled with precision and passion, these single malts undergo a meticulous maturing process in selected casks before reaching their full potential. through a captivating finish in exquisite Madeira wine casks. The result is a symphony of flavors, harmonizing the sweetness of tropical fruits and raisins with the allure of delicate vanilla undertones.
With the Penderyn Gold Range leading the way, the distillery’s commitment to excellence has garnered global recognition. Notably, Penderyn won Double Golds and Golds at the Prestigious San Francisco World Spirits Awards in 2022. Such accolades serve as a testament to Penderyn’s unwavering pursuit of crafting unparalleled Welsh whiskies that captivate the senses.
Penderyn’s third distillery in Swansea marks an exciting chapter in the distillery’s journey, where heritage and innovation converge to create liquid gold. The transformation of the old Copperworks showcases Penderyn’s ability to breathe new life into historic spaces while staying true to their mission of producing exceptional Welsh whisky. As the distillery’s flagship range, the Penderyn Gold Range stands as a testament to the artistry and dedication embodied by the brand.
Penderyn’s Gold Range whiskies are available in 70cl bottles through select retailers and the Penderyn Distillery website.
To explore the world of Penderyn Distillery and experience their liquid gold firsthand, please visit www.penderyn.wales
About Penderyn Distillery:
Penderyn produce award-winning single malt whiskies and spirits at their distillery on the foothills of the Brecon Beacons (Bannau Brycheiniog) National Park, Wales, UK. They opened two other distilleries in Llandudno (2021) and Swansea (2023).
Distilling in Wales was a lost art, but in the late 1990s, in a Hirwaun pub in the Welsh valleys, a group of friends chatted about establishing the first whisky distillery in Wales in over a century. They dreamt of creating a whisky as pure and precious as Welsh gold, represented today by Penderyn’s ‘gold seam’.
The village of Penderyn was chosen because of the site’s own supply of fresh natural spring water.
A unique copper single-pot still designed by Dr David Faraday, a relative of the great 19th-century scientist Michael Faraday, was installed in 2000, which produces a spirit at an industry high draw of 92%, meaning Penderyn’s whiskies are light, fruity and flavoursome.
This business seemed a curiosity – a Welsh whisky? – but when the Scottish whisky expert, Dr Jim Swan, became our Master Distiller, things got serious. Dr Swan got involved because he said the still created a world class spirit. He said we should finish in Madeira casks, so this became our house style. This quickly advanced to sherry casks, peated casks, port casks, and a number of other casks used for finishing. Nigel Short invested in the business, bringing Stephen Davies in as CEO, and the distinguished drinks designer Glenn Tutssel also became involved, who created the brand design.
On St David’s Day 2004 Penderyn whisky was launched in the presence of HRH Prince Charles. An expansion in 2013/14 included a replica of the Faraday Still, and two lantern stills being installed.
With investment, inspiration, hard work, attention to detail, the finest barley, expert female distillers and the best American oak bourbon casks, Penderyn Whisky has quickly gained a worldwide reputation for its range of whiskies, winning over 100 Double Gold/Gold/Masters awards en route. Today Penderyn is now very much part of the world whisky conversation, and is available in over 50 countries, including key markets in France, Germany, USA and China. Indeed only around a handful of countries were exporting whisky when we began, and now most countries do, so Penderyn really was a pioneer in the world whisky industry.
Penderyn is a privately owned company, with over 60 shareholders.
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