Where is Penderyn Distillery?

Penderyn Distillery is located in Penderyn (Rhondda Cynon Taf) Wales United Kingdom.

What does Penderyn Distillery produce?

Penderyn Distillery produces or represents products such as single malt whisky, whisky distillery, spirits producer, visitor centre.

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Distillery

Penderyn Distillery

Q: What raw materials does Penderyn Distillery use?

barley (malted), spring water, yeast

Explore the spirits, production style and story of Penderyn Distillery.

Welsh producer of single malt and spirits based in the village of Penderyn (Rhondda Cynon Taf), known for using the unique 'Faraday' still that enables high-strength distillation and for maturation/finishes in Bourbon, Madeira and Sherry casks.

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What to know about Penderyn Distillery

Type Distillery

Region Penderyn (Rhondda Cynon Taf) , Wales , United Kingdom

Founded 1998

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History: first modern commercial project to revive whisky production in Wales after more than a century Distinctive technology: the 'Faraday' still designed by David Faraday for high-strength distillation House style: frequent use of Madeira cask finishes Tourism presence: an active visitor centre and distillery tours Expansion: openings of additional production sites (e.g. Llandudno, Swansea) and strong export focus

Producer range

Producer range Penderyn Distillery

Spirit categories

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Representative products

Penderyn Madeira Penderyn Legend Penderyn Myth Penderyn Celt Penderyn Portwood Penderyn Rich Oak

Raw materials

barley (malted) spring water yeast

Casks and ageing vessels

Bourbon Madeira Sherry Port

Distillation and production

Production method

Based on an integrated process that includes a mash tun, fermentation in stainless steel vats and distillation with the special 'Faraday' single-pot with integrated column (capable of producing new spirit at about 92% ABV in a single distillation), alongside traditional pot stills and lantern stills installed later. New make is diluted and matured in selected casks before bottling at the facility.

Distillation

Use of the 'Faraday' still (single-pot with integrated column) to obtain high-purity new-make (~92% ABV) in a single pass; use of traditional pot stills (70–73% ABV new-make) and lantern stills for stylistic variation.

Ageing

Maturation predominantly in ex-bourbon casks for the main ageing phase and finishes in Madeira casks; sherry, port and other cask types are also used for specific expressions and single cask releases.

Producer history Penderyn Distillery

The activity began with the foundation of the Welsh Whisky Company in the late 1990s; the original plant and the still designed by David Faraday were installed in 2000 and the brand's first commercial whisky was launched in 2004. In subsequent years the project grew to include additional production units (including Llandudno and Swansea), a visitor centre and an expanded range of expressions and spirits.

Production philosophy

To develop a distinctive whisky tied to the Welsh territory, focusing on spirit purity, experimentation with finishes in different casks (notably Madeira) and artisanal production supported by particular technical processes. The offering is complemented by a line of gin, vodka and other spirits bottled on site.

Territory

Village of Penderyn, Brecon Beacons range (National Park), South Wales, United Kingdom

Awards and recognitions

Numerous international recognitions: documented examples include placements in Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible (e.g. European Whisky of the Year for some releases), many Gold/Double Gold medals and awards at the Spirits Business World Whisky Masters and IWSC; the gin (Brecon) has also been recognised at the Spirits Business Global Gin Masters (Gold/Master).