Best South Eastern Welsh Beverages
Hive Mind: Big Smoke - Smoked Honey Porter is a unique brew from Hive Mind Mead & Brew Co. This porter combines the rich, dark flavors typical of a porter with a distinctive smoked honey infusion. The result is a robust beer with a complex flavor profile, featuring notes of chocolate and coffee from the roasted malt, complemented by a subtle smokiness and a touch of sweetness from the honey.
This craft beverage exemplifies the brewery's innovative approach to traditional styles.
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Great Taste Awards - 3 stars
2022
Siddiqui Brown Rum is a distinctive spirit produced by Penderyn Distillery in collaboration with California-based Siddiqui Rums. Bottled at 40% ABV, it offers a unique flavor profile that "sips like a whisky and parties like a rum." The rum features a whisky-like smoky and oaky note, complemented by a smooth finish typical of quality rums.
Tasting notes highlight its incredible smoothness, with both fresh and rich dried fruit flavors, a delicate sweetness on the palate, and a hint of refreshing bitterness. The finish is characterized by a long aftertaste reminiscent of Madeira cake and sultanas.
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The Rum & Cachaça Masters - Master
2022
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World's Best Contemporary Style Gin - Winner
2024
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World Gin Awards - Country Winner
2022
Penderyn Hiraeth is the eighth release in Penderyn's Icons of Wales series, celebrating Welsh heritage. The term "Hiraeth" is a Welsh word that conveys a deep sense of longing or homesickness. This single malt Welsh whisky is crafted using spirit predominantly from the distillery's pot stills, which were installed in 2014, and is finished in ex-bourbon casks.
Bottled at 46% ABV, it offers a nose of toffee apple and pear tart with hints of almond pastry. The palate presents rich vanilla flavors with a gradual build of cinnamon and peppercorn, leading to a finish reminiscent of Golden Grahams and milk chocolate.
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NYWSC - New York World Spirits Competition - Gold
2024
Penderyn Sherrywood is a single malt Welsh whisky matured in ex-bourbon barrels and finished in ex-Oloroso sherry casks, bottled at 46% ABV. This maturation imparts aromas of dark fruit and rich toffee mingling with green apples and hazelnuts. The palate offers a rich sweetness that transitions to a refreshing dryness, leading to a finish with sweet notes of toffee and sultanas.
This expression is part of Penderyn's Gold Range, reflecting the distillery's commitment to quality and craftsmanship.
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NYWSC - New York World Spirits Competition - Gold
2024
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NYWSC - New York World Spirits Competition - Gold
2024
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The Gin Masters - Gold
2022
Penderyn Legend is a single malt Welsh whisky matured in ex-bourbon barrels and finished in Madeira wine casks, bottled at 40% ABV. This maturation imparts a smooth character with notes of fresh apples, citrus fruits, cream fudge, and sultana raisins.
The palate offers a delicate sweetness with hints of bitterness, leading to a long finish reminiscent of Madeira cake and sultanas.
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The World Whiskey Masters - Gold
2022
Penderyn Myth is a Welsh single malt whisky matured in a combination of ex-bourbon and rejuvenated oak casks, bottled at 40% ABV. This maturation imparts a fresh and lively character, with aromas of mixed citrus fruits, apple, pear drops, and subtle tropical notes.
On the palate, it offers an initial sweetness that transitions to a refreshing bitterness, dominated by mixed fruit flavors. The finish is light and easy-drinking, making it an accessible choice for whisky enthusiasts.
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The World Whiskey Masters - Gold
2022

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