Penderyn Rich Oak 46%

A rich, Welsh Single Malt Whisky by Penderyn Distillery in Bacon Beacons, Wales aged first in ex-Bourbon casks, then finished in reconditioned Wine casks before being bottled at 46% ABV. It has an aromatic birth with notes of toasted granola, honey, fudge, vanilla, tropical fruits, including mango, papaya, guava & plantains; while a rich life adds notes of vanilla creams, toasted barley, toffee, Dutch-apple pie, dark chocolate, nuts & cinnamon; that lead to a balanced death of medium length with notes of flowers, Banana fritters, vanilla flan & cider. December 2020 / July 2022

Nose: Green apple, slight nail varnish. Hints of tropical fruits. The nose softens after a while. Palate: Creamy texture. Light tropical fruit, mango especially. Barrel spice creeps in. Finish: Vanilla, developing baking spice. The tropical fruit lingers.

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Nose: Oak, Honey Palate: Vanilla