Penderyn Celt, Single Malt Welsh Whisky
A welsh whisky I have had in my collection since 2017 and came across by accident at the very excellent Classical Music Festival Presteigne one night in a lock-in at a local pub!
Vital statistics: A single malt whisky from the only distillery in Wales, Penderyn. Non-chill filtered and bottled at 41% alc./vol
Appearance: a very light colouring that looks like grape juice hue, perhaps even lighter than the Kilhoman from last time. The viscosity is higher with quite a lot clinging to the edge of the glass as you move it around, suggesting an oily whisky.
Nose: The aroma of this dram is reminiscent of marzipan, almonds and beeswax, not suggesting any hint of peat, lovely and fragrant.
Flavour: When you taste the whisky it comes alive slowly, at first it seems light and sweet on the palate then as you swallow it is clear there is a much stronger whisky sitting behind the initial tasting. The back of the throat is truly warmed and the flavour is earthy. For me, the whisky seems delightfully rounded with a light flavour of molasses followed by a slight salty brine and the hit of smoke at the back of the mouth like smoked cheese or light cigar.
Summary: I was a fan of the original Penderyn when it first came out in my local supermarket and if the rumours are true about the inclusion of Laphroaig in this whisky conversely that is a whisky I would not normally buy. But in combination, they make a wonderful dram that I would drink on a regular basis. If I was to pair it with any music I might choose Dobrinka Tabakova: Concerto for Violincello and Strings, mvmt. II which has depth in the writing to match the depth of the whisky.
8/10
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