BRAND STORY

"Distilling in Wales was a lost art..."

Penderyn produces award-winning single malt whiskies and spirits at their distillery on the foothills of the Brecon Beacons National Park, Wales, UK.

Distilling in Wales was a lost art, but in the late 1990s, in a pub in Hirwaun in the Welsh valleys, a group of friends chatted about establishing the first whisky distillery in Wales in over a century. They dreamt of creating a whisky as pure and precious as Welsh gold, represented today by Penderyn’s ‘gold seam’.

The village of Penderyn was chosen because of the site’s own supply of fresh natural spring water. A unique copper single-pot still designed by Dr. David Faraday, a relative of the great 19th-century scientist Michael Faraday, was installed, which produces a spirit at an industry high of 92%. On St David’s Day 2004 Penderyn whisky was launched in the presence of HRH Prince Charles. An expansion in 2013/14 included a replica of the Faraday Still, and two lantern stills being installed.

With investment, inspiration, hard work, attention to detail, the finest barley, expert female distillers, and the best American oak bourbon casks, Penderyn Whisky has quickly gained a worldwide reputation for its range of whiskies, winning over 70 Double Gold/Gold/Masters awards en route. Today Penderyn is now very much part of the world's whisky conversation and is available in over 45 countries.

As a result of the company's progress, a new distillery opened in Llandudno North Wales in May 2021, and a further distillery is planned for Swansea, in South Wales, in 2022.

This Portwood-finish whisky is a firm favorite among our customers in France and is a full-bodied whisky. 

Tasting Notes

Nose: Aromas of rich dried fruits with dark chocolate and cranberries; a hint of toasty oak mingles with a baked nutty dryness

Palate: A creamy richness with some honey and spiced notes emerging

Finish: Smooth with a soft oak and honey sweetness lingering gently on the tongue

Balance: Rich wood/chocolate & dry fruits

Made from a 200-year-old recipe, this un-aged corn whiskey upholds the historic traditions of American mountain moonshine. Drink it neat, or pair it with a variety of mixers.

A trio of discerning individuals are known for being selective when it comes to their social circles. However, they made an exception for the remarkable twelve-pronged Dalmore stag, readily accepting it into their exclusive group. The stag brought along a highly impressive 14-year-old expression to a celebratory gathering, which was met with great enthusiasm. In fact, the Deer, Bear, and Moose, who are also part of another prestigious community, decided it was worth sharing this exceptional whisky with their like-minded peers.

This particular limited-edition Highland Malt possesses a captivating backstory that adds to its richness and allure. Legend has it that a powerful stag once posed a threat to a Scottish King but was ultimately taken down by an ancestor of Clan Mackenzie, the distillery's former owners, with a single arrow. While the archer's name has faded from memory, the Stag's remarkable legacy lives on, impressing all who encounter it.

With a history as intriguing as its taste, this whisky was distilled in 2004 and matured for 14 years in exquisite sherry butt casks before being bottled. Among these casks, Cask No. 6529 stands out for its exceptionally sweet flavor. The Deer in our trio is particularly captivated by the Stag, and we share in that admiration.

Tasting Notes

The award-winning Blade and Bow 22-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is a limited-release whiskey inspired by the passion and craftsmanship of the legendary Stitzel-Weller distillery. Blade and Bow 22-Year-Old was most recently aged and bottled at Stitzel-Weller Smooth and smoky, this limited-release bourbon’s taste is accented with notes of torched sugar and apples baked in honey and spices. Its aroma is one of toasted oak mixed with vanilla bean, fig and just a touch of caramel. Blade and Bow 22-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey was named the “Best Straight Bourbon” and received the DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL at the 2015 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Due to the highly allocated nature of Blade & Bow 22-Year-Old, we are not able to provide guidance on exactly where it can be found.

Buckle up. Bushmills Single Malt Whiskey 16 year old is is truly one of the great whiskeys of the world. Aged for about 15 years in a combination of Oloroso Sherry and bourbon-seasoned casks, and then finished for about 9 months in port wine pipes (large barrels unique to making port wine.) This single malt shows its layers of flavor, juicy fruits, nuts and spice, as well as a hint of ruby redness. It’s best enjoyed neat. Okay, maybe one small cube of ice to open it up.

TASTING NOTES

Aged for a minimum of 16 years in a combination of Oloroso Sherry and Bourbon seasoned casks, then finished for several months in Port Wine barrels, BUSHMILLS 16 Year Old is a unique maturation which imparts distinct notes of juicy fruits, nuts and spice, as well as a hint of ruby redness.

We age this Kentucky straight bourbon in new, charred white oak barrels for seven years and bottle it at barrel strength. Seven just became your lucky number.

TASTING NOTES: Sweet floral notes with undertones of vanilla, cinnamon, and fine wood, ending in a warm, buttery finish.

INGREDIENTS: Corn, rye and barley

AWARDS

Platinum Medal, ASCOT, 2022

Double Gold Medal, San Francisco World Spirits, 2022  

Whisky Advocate Top 20 Whiskies of 2019 (#7 / 94 point rating)

This rare bourbon ages in oak barrels for nearly two decades and is only available in small quantities once a year, every fall. Sip this polished, well-aged whiskey to appreciate why patience is such a virtue.

TASTING NOTES

The fragrant aroma has almost a wine-like character with hints of almond, cigar boxes and cinnamon. The delicate and dry mid-palate tastes of leather, vanilla and tobacco. This bourbon lingers, finishing with hint of leather and toffee.

Recent Awards

2021 Gold International Wine & Spirits Competition

2021 Excellent / Highly Recommended (90-94 pts) Ultimate Spirits Challenge

2020 Best Small Batch Bourbon 11 Years and Older San Francisco World Spirits Competition

2020 Extraordinary / Ultimate Recommendation (95-100 pts) Ultimate Spirits Challenge

GEORGE T. STAGG KENTUCKY STRAIGHT BOURBON WHISKEY

George T. Stagg built the most dominant American distillery of the 19th century, during a time known as the Gilded Age of Bourbon. Uncut and unfiltered, this robust bourbon whiskey ages for nearly a decade and boasts the bold character that is reminiscent of the man himself.

TASTING NOTES

Lush toffee sweetness and dark chocolate with hints of vanilla, fudge, nougat and molasses. Underlying notes of dates, tobacco, dark berries, spearmint and a hint of coffee round out the palate.

Description This isn’t your ordinary American bourbon-style whiskey its Tim Smith’s century-old moonshine recipe aged and filtered with toasted oak and maple wood imparting color and revolutionary flavors. The final process allows the whiskey to cool in Oak containers and the result is Tim Smith’s revolutionary Climax Whiskey – Made to be in a Class of its Own.

Experience a bold blend of cinnamon and spice with Climax Fire No. 32 Cinnamon Spice Moonshine. Crafted with care and authenticity, this fiery spirit promises a memorable drinking experience whether enjoyed neat or in cocktails.

The Irishman Founder's Reserve is an exceptional blend of 70% single malt whiskey and 30% single pot still whiskey, crafted with precision and expertise. Following a triple distillation process, this Irish whiskey is matured in bourbon casks, resulting in a delightful flavor profile.

On the nose, the Irishman Founder's Reserve entices with notes of Peach Campino sweeties, reminiscent of the popular strawberry and cream candies. Alongside, there are hints of crisp apples and a gentle touch of white pepper, adding a subtle spice to the aroma.

The palate offers a rich and luxurious experience, with a delightful mouth-feel that envelops the senses. The flavors of ripe fruits take the spotlight, accompanied by luscious vanilla and a touch of cinnamon, creating a harmonious blend of sweetness and spice.

The finish of the Irishman Founder's Reserve is remarkably long, leaving a lasting impression on the palate. Its well-rounded and finely balanced character showcases the craftsmanship behind this exceptional whiskey, allowing the flavors to linger and evolve gracefully.

Bere Barley is a six-row heritage variety that has long since been forgotten from the modern world of standardised whisky making. Its revival into present day has taken effort and resilience from an entire network of millers, growers and agronomists. Our Bere project is dedicated to those like-minded souls, who have preserved a legacy and found modern applications in flavourful food and drinks, whatever the odds. This Bruichladdich Bere Barley was distilled in 2010 from a 2009 harvest, brought home by Peter, John, Magnus, Sydney and Duncan on the Orkney Islands.

TASTING NOTES

Nose: At first the nose is dominated by cereal, porridge oats, malty notes but quickly followed by intense fruit, ripe pear and peaches in syrup, lemon meringue pie. There is a fresh breezy quality like fresh linen. The oak brings honey, vanilla, coconut and hints of cinder toffee and fudge. As time opens this unique dram up, the peach notes become all enveloping and anything else is had to find.

Taste: Back to the malted barley on the palate, the texture is like honey, rich and incredibly viscous. A range of sweet fruit and oak notes jostle for position, peaches in syrup again, honey, chocolate, cinder toffee and apricot jam, there is an amazing sweetness from the oak and malt that is unlike any other spirit we make, the Bere barley gives so much intensity of flavour and the spirit has drawn deep from the wood in the last eight years.

Finish: On the finish there is an air of gentle grace as the softness of the fruit continues, pear and apple come through with the peach notes and offer another dimension. The oak and malt fade away slowly and leave you to contemplate an incredible experience.

Character: An absolute delight to behold, from the outstanding texture to the intensity of the fruit, this ancient grain yet again confirms our barley exploration is based on distillation for flavour not yield. This particular vintage has an intensity and range of flavour I have seldom seen before but inspires us yet again to continue our journey.

Joseph Magnus Bourbon is the result of combining straight bourbon whiskey, matured in white oak barrels, with a finish in Oloroso sherry, Pedro Ximénez, and Cognac casks. This unique blend brings forth a captivating array of flavors, including rich vanilla, zesty citrus, decadent dark chocolate, sweet brown sugar, and luscious dark stone fruits. The experience is further enhanced by a lingering and comforting warmth that accompanies the finish, leaving a lasting impression.

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Maker Notes

HOW WE MAKE OUR AMERICAN HONEY STING

We took a smooth blend of pure honey and Kentucky Straight Bourbon and added just a hint of ghost pepper to craft our hottest Honey yet—American Honey Sting. At 71 proof its got more flavor, and more ghost pepper spice that’s 400 times hotter than your usual, tame hot sauce. It’s all followed by that unmistakable smoothness of real honey to keep you thirsty for more.

TASTING NOTES

TASTE: 71 proof, blended with real honey and ghost pepper

AROMA: Smooth with a sting

FINISH: Sweet & spicy

PROCESS: Real honey & chilis

Climax Moonshine Original embodies the rich traditions of Appalachian moonshining. With authenticity and expertise, it delivers a smooth and flavorful experience, offering a genuine taste of moonshine heritage.

Born in December 1839, William Grant became a cattle herder at the age of 7 in order to supplement his family's income. As a teenager, Grant apprenticed as a cobbler and a clerk, and in 1866, he joined Mortlach Distillery as a bookkeeper. For the next two decades, Grant managed the affairs at the distillery, while secretly learning the art of distillation. In 1886, he resigned from his position as distillery manager and bought a field beneath the towering shadows of Balvenie Castle, which he eventually converted into Balvenie Distillery. Today, Balvenie Distillery, situated in the Speyside region of Scotland, remains one of the most independent and prestigious distilleries in all of Scotland. Balvenie Single Malt Whisky is made from fresh, plump barley grown on Balvenie Mains, a 1,000-acre farm situated adjacent to the distillery (the farm has been the distillery's source for barley for over a century). After the barley is harvested, it is malted at the distillery with spring water sourced from the rolling Speyside hills that overlook the distillery. During the malting process, the barley is turned up to four times a day in order to ensure that it germinates evenly (Balvenie is the only single malt Scotch whisky distillery that continues to grow and malt its own barley). Once the barley has been malted, it is milled and mashed at the distillery before being fermented using a proprietary strain of yeast. Following fermentation, the wash is distilled twice, first through Balvenie's copper-pot wash still and then again through its copper-pot spirit still. "The most important reason for using a copper still," explains Dennis McBain, Balvenie's coppersmith, "is that it acts as a catalyst. It removes any sulfur which may be carried over from the fermentation process prior to distillation." McBain, who joined Balvenie Distillery in 1959, is one of the oldest coppersmiths remaining in the industry. In addition, the size and shape of Balvenie's stills the stills' necks have unique boil balls that are nicknamed "Balvenie Bowls" results in Balvenie's signature bold and malty flavor profile. "The size and shape of the boil ball allow for the vapors to mix before continuing up the head," explains McBain. "That helps make The Balvenie special." Inspired to produce an even fruitier, sweeter Balvenie, Apprentice Malt Master Kelsey McKechnie had the bright idea to import Virgin Oak barrels from Kentucky. After deep toasting them at The Balvenie Cooperage, they were filled with Balvenie aged in ex-bourbon barrels. The result is a delectably complex whisky with notes of candied fruit, coconut and delicate vanilla. 

No other bourbon today can stand 20 years of aging, but this bourbon does it with style. “Pappy” Van Winkle was a true character. This bourbon, like “Pappy,” is full of personality that makes it a very special whiskey, and some might argue, one of our best bourbons. It has been put in the class of a fine after-dinner cognac. 

Tasting Notes

See a dark amber and dark orange cast. This full bodied bourbon is reminiscent of oiled leather, smoke, minerals, coffee and cigar boxes. Take in the endless ranges of aromatics and flavors. Enjoy the infinite finish.

Awards (Most Recent Awards)

2018 Double Gold Medal, Best Bourbon, Best Small Batch Bourbon - New York International Spirits Competition

2018 Bronze Medal - San Francisco World Spirits Competition

2018 Excellent

2016 Gold Medal, Best Age Statement Bourbon - World Whiskies Awards

2015 Chairman's Trophy; "Tried & True" - 98 points - Ultimate Spirits Challenge

2015 Winner, Best Bourbon - Age Statement - World Whiskies Awards

2014 Silver Outstanding Medal - International Wine & Spirits Competition

2014 Double Gold Medal - San Francisco World Spirits Competition

Nikka From The Barrel is a blended whisky which was released in 1985. The development of this expression started with an aim to deliver full flavors and richness of whisky like "from the barrel", which only blenders can sniff and taste. The secret behind its gorgeous flavor is the unique combination of complex blending, higher ABV 51.4% and "marriage" process. The iconic square bottle reflects its concept "a small block of whisky" and embodies the intense and rich flavors of the whisky inside. Long after its launch, this bottle is still timeless and recognized for its ultimate simplicity.

The complex formula is created by blending more than 100 different batches of malt and grain whiskies. After blending, the whisky is filled into used barrels and matured for another few months. This "marriage" process harmonizes all components in the formula, resulting in a mellow taste. Bottling is controlled at 51.4% ABV, almost equivalent to 90 British proof, that Nikka blenders determined through repeated experiments to achieve the ideal taste profile.

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