Archaeology proves that there were small stills throughout Wales

Evan William’s family has a distillery in Dale, Pembrokeshire. They emigrated to the New World and Evan was a founding father of the Kentucky bourbon industry.

The Welsh Whisky Distillery opens in Frongoch, Bala, North Wales

Frongoch distillery closes and the building later becomes a POW camp for German POWs, and in 1916 for Irish Republican prisoners.

Welsh Chancellor of the Exchequer David Lloyd George brings in legislation which helps create a ‘premium‘ whisky business.

Penderyn Single Malt Whisky launched by His Royal Highness, Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales

Penderyn is launched in London

Penderyn is released in the US in New York

Launch of Merlyn, Brecon FIVE Vodka and Brecon Special Reserve Gin

The Penderyn Distillery Visitor Centre opens to the public

The new Faraday replica still and pot stills arrive

New Penderyn distillery at Swansea’s Copper Quarter announced

A record year for sales

New distillery proposed for Llandudno in North Wales.

Penderyn wins its 50th whisky and spirits gold award

Penderyn opens its 2^nd distillery in Llandudno, North Wales

Welsh footballer Gareth Bale becomes a Penderyn Shareholder and Brand Ambassador

Penderyn opens its 3^rd distillery in Swansea, South Wales