PENDERYN DISTILLERY, SMALL BATCH 5.1 & 'HIRAETH' SINGLE MALT WHISKY

PENDERYN, WALES

 

 

 

If you're not already a huge fan of Penderyn, it's time to jump aboard the train.
 

But hurry — and hold on tight — because this engine only knows one speed, and that's fast.
 

Penderyn has taken home more than fifty awards since 2018, including European Whisky of the Year at Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible in 2020 and a Double Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Awards that same year. 
 

This year it added even more to its war chest, claiming three gold awards and 2 "Double Gold"s for five of their single malt whiskies.
 

What makes this Brecon Beacons distiller so beloved? 
 

Their distillations are done in a custom-built copper pot, and the resultant single malts are among the most aromatic, complex, and powerful in the industry.
 

We've partnered with them to bring you two stars from their portfolio.
 

First up: a Small Batch Limited Release (just 1,096 bottles) Single Malt aged in 50% PX Sherry and 50% Carcavelos Fortified Portuguese wine and bottled at a whopping 119 proof. We luxuriated in this at our tasting, settling in for an experience that unfolded over the course of an hour. The nose is alive with notes of honey, blackberries, dried apricot, figs, and cinnamon, while the palate deepens the experience, enveloping you in fruit (grapes, figs, dates), richness (particularly of toffee), and spice (white pepper and nutmeg, among them). That presence of fruit carries through to the finish, where a wave of fruit cake and spiced fruit takes you home.
 

Hiraeth is the 8th in Penderyn’s "Icons of Wales" series (the name, from the Welsh, roughly translates to a kind of yearning for home). Last winter, we brought you the 7th in that series, Rhiannon, a powerful and expressive single malt that sold out quickly. Hiraeth is every bit its equal. Finished in an ex-Bourbon cask and bottled at 92 proof, it represents a striking first for this distinguished distillery — the first time Penderyn has released a core range single malt using mainly spirit from pot stills. Where the Small Batch Limited Release impresses you from the start with its fruit and richness and size, Hiraeth takes a different tack. It's elegant and floral, with a gorgeous and aromatically complex nose. On the palate, this is a delicate, smooth ride, one enlivened by soft notes of honey and vanilla. That floral sweetness tapers toward the finish, leaving you with a pleasing maltiness.
 

We're able to extend this offer of special Concierge Family pricing for the next week, so don't miss your opportunity to claim two of the finest and most rewarding single malts around and show your love and support for the passionate craftsmanship of one of the greatest of all distillers!



 

*Offer NOT valid in-store. This offer is made pre-arrival, with items estimated to be delivered to your preferred store in Spring 2023. With the supply chain issues that we are seeing globally, there may be some unforeseen delays which could affect the ETA. All sale prices are the lowest available at Total Wine & More and ONLY valid through Concierge Sales. No further discounts or coupons may be applied. Offer NOT valid in MI, MO, NC, NY, TN, VA, WA and limited stores in GA. This offer is for ONE WEEK, or until sold out, and will expire on Tuesday, September 13, 2022.

 

*Due to limited storage space for pre-ordered product, we can only hold orders for 30 days from the first notification that your order is ready for pickup.

 

If you are unable to pick up your order within 30 days, please contact Concierge Sales at (855) 841-2752 or conciergesales@totalwine.com to make an arrangement.

 

A store associate may reach out periodically to notify you of your order. Unfortunately, if no arrangements have been made, after 30 days, the order will need to be cancelled and we will provide a full refund.  No orders will be cancelled without multiple communication attempts.