Penderyn
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Penderyn (whisky)
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| Region: Wales | |
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| Location | Penderyn, Rhondda Cynon Taf |
| Founded | 2004 |
| Status | Active |
| Water source | The Brecon Beacons National Park |
| Capacity | 700,000 litres |
| Website | http://www.welsh-whisky.co.uk/ |
| Penderyn Madeira Finished | |
| Type | Single Malt |
| Cask type(s) | Bourbon, Madeira |
| ABV | 46 |
| Penderyn Sherrywood | |
| Type | Single Malt |
| Cask type(s) | Sherrywood |
| ABV | 46 |
| Penderyn Peated | |
| Type | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46 |
Penderyn is an award-winning Welsh single malt whisky, the first commercially available whisky made in Wales since the 19th century. Produced by Penderyn Distillery (formerly known as the Welsh Whisky Company), Penderyn is a premium strength (46%) single malt whisky produced in several expressions.[1] It is distilled in the village of Penderyn in the Cynon Valley, Rhondda Cynon Taf from which the brand takes its name.[2]
The company was launched in 2000 as the Welsh Whisky Company. Whisky had been distilled in Wales for hundreds of years, but the industry was shut down in 1894.[3] Penderyn became the first whisky to be manufactured in Wales for over a century when sales started in 2004. It remains the only whisky currently produced in the nation.[4][5]
Penderyn Distillery is situated in Brecon Beacons National Park and is considered the smallest distillery in the world.[6] The company obtains its wash from Brains Brewery.
The company opened up a visitors centre in June 2008, with Prince Charles, Prince of Wales leading the proceedings.
References
- ^ "Penderyn Whisky". Official Penderyn website. 26 June 2008. http://www.welsh-whisky.co.uk/aboutpenderyn.html. Retrieved 2009-09-01.
- ^ Chris Carlsson. "Welsh Whisky Single Malt - Penderyn". Spirits Review. http://www.spiritsreview.com/reviews-whisky-welsh-penderyn.html. Retrieved 2009-08-26.
- ^ Amanda Kelly (8 May 2000). "Welsh will make a rare bit of whiskey". The Independent. http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/this-britain/welsh-will-make-a-rare-bit-of-whiskey-718646.html. Retrieved 2009-08-26.
- ^ John Williams (7 August 2009). "Russians’ paranoia at fever pitch". Daily Post. http://www.dailypost.co.uk/sport-news/welsh-football-league/2009/08/07/russians-paranoia-at-fever-pitch-55578-24337496/. Retrieved 2009-08-26.
- ^ Kate Devlin (3 August 2009). "'Drink whisky to avoid swine flu', Russian fans told". Daily Telegraph. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/swine-flu/5967613/Drink-whisky-to-avoid-swine-flu-Russian-fans-told.html. Retrieved 2008-08-26.
- ^ "Planet Whiskies Welsh Distillery Section". http://www.planetwhiskies.com/distilleries/welsh.html. Retrieved 2009-05-19.
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Coordinates: 51°45′51″N 3°31′16″W / 51.76417°N 3.52111°W
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