| Type | Single malt |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Penderyn |
| Country of origin | Wales |
| Introduced | 2004 |
| Proof | 92 |
Penderyn is a Welsh whisky, the first commercially available whisky made in Wales since the 19th century. Produced by Penderyn Distillery (formally known as the Welsh Whisky Company), Penderyn is a premium strength (46%) single malt whisky produced in several varieties.[1] It is distilled in the village of Penderyn in the Cynon Valley, Rhondda Cynon Taf from which the brand takes its name.[2]
The company was launched in 2000 as the Welsh Whisky Company. Whisky had been distilled in Wales for hundreds of years, but the industry died out in 1894.[3] Penderyn became the first whisky to be manufactured in Wales for over a century when sales started in 2004, and it remains the only whisky currently produced in the country.[4][5]
Penderyn Distillery is situated in Brecon Beacons National Park and is considered the smallest distillery in the world.[6] The company obtains its wash from Brains Brewery.