Penderyn Distillery Releases First in New Small Batch Series for the U.S.

The Limited Release Marries a Selection of Ruby Port and Carcavelos Fortified Wine, ex-Bourbon, and STR (Shave, Toast, Re-Char) Casks

Penderyn, Wales – May 31, 2022: Award-winning Welsh whisky company Penderyn Distillery announces Penderyn USA Limited Release #1, the first of an ongoing series of small batches to be released in the U.S. The rare release of 1,210 bottles comprises Single Malt from four casks: an ex-bourbon barrel, an STR cask (Shave, Toast, Re-Char), and two from Penderyn’s finest sweet Portuguese wine barriques collection (Ruby Port and Carcavelos fortified wine). The limited release, bottled at 50% ABV, is solely available in the U.S. through importer ImpEx Beverages in San Francisco, California.

Penderyn Master Blender, Aista Phillips, has expertly crafted the small batch by marrying a selection of unconventional casks to achieve new and intriguing flavors. “These small batch releases are completely distinct from anything else in our core range of premium single malt Welsh whiskies,” explains Giancarlo Bianchi, Penderyn’s Commercial Director. Adding a distinct touch, 25% of the batch comes from STR (Shave, Toast, Re-Char) casks, a technique that was developed by the late Dr. Jim Swan, a renowned whisky expert and distiller who was instrumental in creating Penderyn’s house style.

Penderyn USA Limited Release #1 is 75% double-distilled in a traditional ‘lantern’ still (which Penderyn acquired in 2014 in order to experiment with) with the remaining 25% distilled in Penderyn’s signature single copper-pot Faraday Still. The limited edition is released in the U.S. as Penderyn gears up to celebrate the one-year anniversary of its new flagship distillery, which opened to the public on June 1, 2021 in Llandudno, North Wales.

The marriage of sweet Portuguese wine and ex-Bourbon casks results in a nose of apples and pears with a creaminess that incorporates caramel and raisins. On the palate, vanilla and honey sweetness with orchard fruits and marmalade are complemented by light notes of oaky spice. Toasted wood dryness with peppery spices linger with the finish. 

Limited bottling of 1,210, with a recommended retail price of $110, are on store shelves in CA, MA, NY/NJ, NE, IL, KS, AZ, NV, TX, DC/DE/MD, WA, TN, OR, and MN.

For more information about Penderyn Distillery, visit Penderyn.wales. For inquiries on where to buy Penderyn in the US please reach out to [email protected].

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About Penderyn:

Penderyn is an independent distillery located in the foothills of the Brecon Beacons National Park in Wales, UK. Recognized as one of the most influential Welsh exports, Penderyn is credited with reviving the country’s whisky industry after more than a 100-year absence. Renowned for its high-quality single malt whisky and other distillates, Penderyn is also recognized for respecting the long heritage of whisky production and combining it with an innovative approach to distilling. Penderyn is exported to over 40 destinations, including Europe, Canada, the USA, Japan, Russia, Singapore, Australia, and China.

About ImpEx Beverages:

ImpEx Beverages imports Whisky, Gin, and Rum from Scotland, Belgium, Wales, Japan, and Israel with future anticipated additions of Mezcal and other Spirits from unexpected destinations. Regardless of your preference, you are sure to find something that pleases you from the ImpEx portfolio. Founded in 2008, ImpEx boasts an impressive portfolio, including some of the most notorious small to medium-sized distilleries and independent bottlers.