Penderyn Legend Single Malt Welsh Whisky (700ml)

"This incredible, extraordinarily beautiful whisky is the undisputed master of understatement." - Jim Murray

Like the other expressions in the series, 'Legend' carries the Red Dragon as a feature. It's the same symbol that appears on the national flag of Wales and the Royal Welsh badge bears the motto, ‘The red dragon inspires action.’ Matured in x Bourbon casks before receiving a further maturation in x Madeira wine casks, this is a whisky of restrained stye, both on the nose and palate. In moments akin to a light grain or Irish blend, there are mere suggestions of tropical fruit and citrus punctuating the soft barley and muesli, augmented by wisps of pepper, while frail notes of honey and melon surface in a clean, crisp finish. Non chill filtered.

Other reviews... Just like having your palate kissed by a whisky nymph... This incredible, extraordinarily beautiful whisky is the undisputed master of understatement. 95.5 points - Jim Murrays Whisky Bible 2020

This edition was matured in bourbon but finished in Madeira casks, which lends it a honeyed, sweet nose of cream soda, lychee, whole almond, and dried tropical fruit. Smartly, the finishing cask gives a lift but never dominates. A fresh, clean taste, but the mouthfeel has a frailty, so although you will find lemon, icing sugar, candy bananas, and molten honey, this doesn't quite live up to its rousing name. 78 points - whiskyadvocate.com

2019 Ultimate Spirits Competition - 88/100 - 'Very Good'
2018 Spirits Selection by Concours Mondial – Gold
2018 World Whisky Masters Europe Premium – Gold