Penderyn Sherrywood

Penderyn Sherrywood

Whilst buying whisky online is no doubt convenient, I enjoy the personal ritual of going into a shop to buy a bottle. I like inspecting the labels first-hand; a spot of idle small talk with the shop keeper; and that inner monologue of turmoil while pondering the purchase you really can't afford. Last weekend I stumbled upon a good wine shop in the...

Score 76/100

Penderyn Sherrywood

Penderyn is the first Welsh distillery and they produce a good range of quality malts. This expression is stored in ex bourbon and then Oloroso sherry casks. The colour is light Amber Gold. The nose is fruity and sweet. Honey, sherry and dark fruits. On the palate you get honey, spices, oak, pepper, and sweet sherry. It's a little nutty. Finish is...

Score 82/100

Penderyn Sherrywood

A pale golden spirit, the sherry cask has not imparted too much colour, but age might be a factor too in that. This particular bottle is marked December 09 so maybe this review is a little late... A touch of sherry on the nose, but the overriding aromas are similar to the normal Madeira bottling which suggests to me they are part of the distillery...

Score 85/100