Welsh Gold is extremely rare, pure and precious and was worn by legendary Welsh princes. Our Gold Range reflects those qualities.
Madeira
This whisky is the original Penderyn ‘house style’, aged in ex-bourbon barrels and finished in ex-Madeira wine casks to bring out its full gold character. It is bottled at 46% abv.
Tasting Notes
Nose: A classic freshness with aromas of cream toffee, rich fruit and raisins.
Palate: Crisp and finely rounded, with the sweetness to balance an appetising dryness.
Finish: Notes of tropical fruit, raisins and vanilla persist.
Balance: Oaky vanilla tones/dry sweetness
2020 Spirits Business Whisky Masters – Gold
2019 Ultimate Spirits Challenge – Very Good 88/100
2018 Spirits Selection by Concours Mondial – Grand Gold
2018 World Whisky Masters Europe Premium – Gold
2017 World Whisky Masters Europe Premium – Gold
Peated
This whisky has a delicate spirit with a medium peaty character and a light golden tone. It is bottled at 46% abv. This whisky has a Kosher certificate.
Tasting Notes
Nose: It introduces itself with sweet, aromatic smoke. Under this, there are signature notes of vanilla, green apple and refreshing citrus
Palate: An array of gentle flavours tempts even the most sophisticated palate
Finish: Smoke and vanilla linger on the attractive medium-length finish.
Balance: Light smoke/citrus fruitiness
2020 Spirits Business Whisky Masters – Gold
2020 San Fransisco World Spirits Competition – Double Gold
2018 IWSC Worldwide – Gold (Outstanding 93/100)
2018 Asian Masters – Gold
Portwood
This Portwood-finish whisky is a firm favourite among our customers in France and a real attention grabber. It is bottled at 46% abv.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Aromas of rich dried fruits with dark chocolate and cranberries; a hint of toasty oak mingles with a baked nutty dryness
Palate: A creamy richness with some honey and spiced notes emerging
Finish: Smooth with a soft oak and honey sweetness lingering gently on the tongue
Balance: Rich wood/chocolate & dry fruits
2020 San Fransisco World Spirits Competition – Gold
2019 IWSC World Wide Whisky – Gold
2019 World Whisky Awards – Barrel Finish NAS – Gold (Best in class)
2016 World Whisky Masters Europe Premium – Gold
Sherrywood
Tasting Notes
Nose: aromas of dark fruit and rich toffee mingle with green apples and hazelnuts to create a deeper mystery
Palate: rich sweetness gives way to refreshing dryness
Finish: sweet notes of toffee and sultana persist in the long finish
Balance: Sherry and oak/winter spices
2019 San Francisco World Spirits Competition – Gold
2019 Ultimate Spirits Challenge – Very Good – 85/100
2018 World Whisky Masters Worldwide Premium – Gold
2017 World Whisky Masters Europe Premium – Gold
Rich Oak
Tasting Notes
Nose: Dark chocolate fudge with cinnamon and pepper spices, followed by lush fruit – green apples, mango, banana and guavas
Palate: Rich and complex. A creamy texture with hints of vanilla, oak and cinnamon, and a hint of nutty toffee
Finish: A creamy-vanilla flavour which is in no rush to ebb away
2020 San Fransisco World Spirits Competition – Gold
2019 IWSC – World Whisky – Gold 95/100
2019 – Spirits Business Design & Packaging Awards – Master
Grand Slam 2019 Edition
This whisky was produced in partnership with the Welsh Rugby Union to
celebrate Wales winning the 2019 Grand Slam. It is a Portwood-finish whisky
and bottled at 46% abv. It comes in the classic Penderyn bottle to match the
previous Grand Slam editions from 2005, 2008 and 2012.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Red grapes and cloves, prunes, vanilla and oak tannins mingle with red
berries: strawberries, raspberries and a hint of cranberries
Taste: Dried fruits, cinnamon spice and white pepper followed by the smooth
velvety sweetness of red berries
Finish: Dried figs make an appearance, alongside toasted oak and light spice
