Penderyn Madeira Finish

 

 

 

46°

Distillery : Penderyn -Wales

Bourbon Barrels and Madeira Wine Finish

Original Bottling 

Core Range

Single Malt

Launched in 2018

Unchillfiltered, Uncoloutred

Totally Unpeeated

 

  

It seems that it was in 2010 that Penderyn launched a new element of the Core Range with a Madeira barrel finish, called Aur Cymru. Yes, there are languages where words like this exist. And it took 8 years, until 2018, for them to come up with the idea to change it, and just call it Madeira Finish. Incredible that it took so long. That said, the recipe hasn't changed, with a first maturation in Evan Willams Bourbon casks, and a finish of which the duration remains a secret.

 

 

 

 

Let's Taste It : 

Wood glue, ointment, but it's very measured. Vanilla, some white fruits, nuts, and at the same time it's creamy, delicate. Hand cream, citrus coulis, a hint of blood orange and pineapple. On the palate, well balanced, smooth and robust, still vanilla with a touch of mirabelle and a nice velvety caress, slightly woody and mineral. It’s a bit metallic, on iron filings. Proper finish, nuts, cola, whole almonds. Traces of coconut, golden sand. Zest of lemon. 

 

In Short, 

The balance is quite amazing, between a rough side, with varnish and wood glue, and another one very fruity and creamy. Although it's a NAS, it's not so young. I really enjoyed it, and to be honest, I'm window shopping here and there, since the price is quite attractive.

Score : 87  

                                           To Be Listened While Sipping :

 

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