We’re delighted to announce that Siddiqui Rums, which Penderyn produce and distribute, have won awards at the The Spirits Business Rum and Cachaça Masters. The Siddiqui White Rum won a Gold and the Siddiqui Brown Rum won a Silver, both in the Super Premium category. These are the first awards of 2021and bodes well for more awards this year. Penderyn …
Update on the new Llandudno Distillery
Work is moving ahead on our Llandudno Distillery. The image is of the rear of the building, which will house the main entrance and the shop as it faces the car park, which was the old school playground. And all done under strict Covid lockdown rules. If you want to follow the progress on facebook, we have a dedicated Llandudno …
Recruitment starts as Llandudno distillery nears completion/Recriwtio'n cychwyn wrth i ddistyllfa Llandudno agosáu at gael ei chwblhau
(The Welsh language version is below this article) To apply for this position, please send a full CV and covering letter to Llandudno@penderyn.wales by the 10th Feb 2021 As the renovation of the Old Board School building on Lloyd Street, Llandudno enters the final stages, Penderyn are now recruiting for the first of several posts created by the development. Penderyn …
Penderyn's new Premium Distribution
Penderyn has partnered with Breton distillery Armorik, and M&H from Israel, as the sole UK importers & distributors for their whiskies and spirits. Armorik is from the Warenghem distillery in the north of Brittany which began producing fine liqueurs in 1900. This craft distillery has more than 100 years of experience and know-how. In 1983, thanks to Gilles Leizour’s passion …
Penderyn featured in Brexit article on the BBC
We were mentioned in this article on the fact that we had to stock-pile glass bottles from France ahead of Brexit as at the time of writing, like all other distilleries, we still have no idea what the deal is going to be. Read the article here.
Penderyn Distillery Manager, Laura Davies, on 'Women Of Whisky'
Laura Davies, Distillery Manager, Penderyn Distillery said: ‘You have to show that you can do the job. You have to show that you are in that position not because you are.’ More from Laura and others on the subject here.
Penderyn mentioned by Cabinet Minister
Penderyn mentioned by Northern Ireland’s Secretary of State, Brandon Lewis: ‘…seeing Bushmills competing with Scottish single malt, Scottish single malt competing with Penderyn in Wales, and all of them competing with London gin.’ (Other English whisky distilleries are available!) You can read the article here.
Penderyn's Swansea Copperworks Site – photo from above
Great to see the development of our distillery site at the former Swansea Hafod Copperworks. The main building was once the powerhouse, and latterly the canteen. A new building is being built which will house the Visitor Centre, Tasting Bar and Museum. We’re hoping to open in 2022/23. Meanwhile our Llandudno Distillery will open in the New Year. Exciting times!
Penderyn's CEO Stephen Davies on the BBC
Penderyn’s CEO, Stephen Davies, appeared on BBC News on the 27th November talking about Christmas, whisky and the difficulties faced by businesses this year. You can watch the video here.
Penderyn in '10 Softly Smoked Scotches' list in Forbes
Great to see our whisky featured in this list of ‘Scotches.’ The snippet featuring Penderyn is below. Read the full article here. “