Penderyn 12 YO

Penderyn is the best-known Welsh whisky distillery and can claim the honour of putting Wales back on the whisky map after more than a hundred years of silence. This 12 YO is its most refined core bottling: more mature and deeper than the entry-level Gold Range, with the signature Madeira sweetness.

€83,95

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Taste & character

M4W Flavor Compass

Our Flavor Compass divides whisky into four flavor areas. The dot indicates where this bottle stands.

Full & SweetFor cozy evenings & good conversations

Sweet Dry Light Rich

Soft & Fruity Full & Sweet

Spicy & Hot

Smoky & Powerful

Tasting notes

Nose

Honey. Tropical fruit. Vanilla.

Palate

Ripe fruit. Toffee. Gentle spice.

Finish

Medium-long. Sweet. Warming.

Specifications

Distillery: Penderyn Distillery
Brand: Penderyn
Country of origin: Wales
Region: Brecon Beacons
Whisky style: Welsh Single Malt
Cask type: Ex-bourbon, finished in Madeira casks
Maturation: 12 years
ABV: 46% ABV
Volume: 700 ml
Chill-filtered: No
Colouring added: No

Who is it for?

For anyone who wants to get to know Wales' flagship whisky in its most mature form.

Food pairing

Welsh honey cake
Ripe mango
Soft caramel

Why I chose this

Anyone who only knows Penderyn from the young Gold Range, I like to surprise with this 12 YO. It has the house's Madeira sweetness, but calmer and deeper, as if the brand has grown up. For me, this is the bottle that puts Wales firmly on the table.

Edwin — Mood4WhiskyOwner & Whisky Ambassador

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between the Penderyn 12 YO and the Gold Range Madeira?

Both mature in ex-bourbon casks with a Madeira finish, but the 12 YO has matured for twelve years and is bottled at 46% ABV, compared with 41% and no age statement for the Madeira. That makes the 12 YO deeper and more mature, placing it in Rich & Sweet, while the Madeira is lighter: Smooth & Fruity.

Why does Penderyn use Madeira casks so often?

The Madeira finish has been Penderyn's trademark since the distillery was founded. Madeira is a fortified wine from the Portuguese island of the same name; combined with Penderyn's own patented distillation process, the casks give the whisky its signature tropical sweetness of honey and ripe fruit.

Who is the Penderyn 12 YO a good gift for?

For someone who knows Scotch and fancies trying something different. A twelve-year-old Welsh single malt at 46% ABV, not chill-filtered and with no colouring, is a surprising choice with a strong story: Penderyn put Wales back on the whisky map after more than a hundred years.