A 2015 addition to the Penderyn range of Welsh single malt whiskies! This is the Penderyn Celt, which enjoys a finishing period in peated casks, resulting in a subtle, elegant wisp of smoky peat coming through...
Vanilla and orange zest blend well, with touches of coast peat wafting in. The peat grows more intense on the palate, with a little bit of a medicinal edge to it.
Didn't enjoy this at all. It seemed to be totally devoid of character. Wouldn't buy it again, ever!!!
Very impressed. Smooth well balanced throughout, mellow notes of peat and a touch of smoke, A smooth, slightly sweet finish. Highly recommend trying this.
Christmas (2020) present! Now added alongside my old favourite...Talisker! Close competition!
My brother bought a bottle for me for my 50th birthday today. I have just cracked it open after a few 'looseness' and I like it, a lot. It does remind me of an Islay Malt. I normally prefer a Speyside non-peaty style, but this is very subtle, and I would love it to be my normal everyday whisky. It's the Bollocks!
I have tried a few of the Penderyn range and in my view they all have a very similar background taste. One reviewer described it as banana but I can not place it. Unfortunately it is not for me. I struggled to taste any peat flavour coming through and am not keen on the background taste as it is quite bitter.
