Reverend357
Reviewed
December 4, 2023 (edited December 6, 2023)
Well, the random filling of the calendar leads to a very interesting journey. Today we are in Wales, not really a region one would associate with Whisky. I know that there is a second Penderyn in the mix, so Wales gets 2 chances to wow me, and I am sad to say, the first try did not accomplish that.
Nose is rather interesting, with some melons and khaki fruit, together with a slight hint of sour kiwis. There are also some graham crackers in there for some reason.
The taste is very spice forward, a bit too much for my taste. The sweeter notes of vanilla and the sweeter spices shine through after a bit and mellow it out, but the first punch is quite a bit more spicy than I anticipated. After a while there is a layer of grapes, a fruity counterbalance to the spice, and the overall feel of green veggies. Not anything specific, just plain, uncooked, green zucchini and the sort. More of a freshness than a taste. Interesting, but not very tasty for me.
The aftertaste for me is rather short, spicy, and end in a mellow vanilla. Not bad, but somewhat underwhelming. Granted, this is a 30€ bottle of whisky, and for that it really is not a bad pick. It's just not what I would chose for a dram to sit down with after a long day. Makes for a good conversation piece though, these green veggie notes are something rather rare.
30.0
EUR
per
Bottle