Distilleries · South Wales
Penderyn Distillery
Penderyn Distillery — Whisky/spirit distillery.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–2.5 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round (indoors)
- Nearest railway station
- Aberdare · 7.9 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Penderyn Distillery is a working distillery in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1900. Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:30-17:00. Wikidata describes it as: "Whisky/spirit distillery.". Coordinates: 51.7638°, -3.5210°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Penderyn is a Welsh whisky distillery and brand, producing the first commercially available whisky made in Wales since the 19th century. Produced at the Penderyn Distillery (the Welsh Whisky Company), Penderyn is a single malt whisky produced in several expressions, e.g. Madeira Finish, Peated, Sherrywood and Portwood. The distillery also produces the Dragon range comprising Legend (Madeira finish), Myth (Bourbon finish) and Celt (Peated), as well as gin and vodka.
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Background
History
It is distilled in the village of Penderyn, Rhondda Cynon Taf, in the Cynon Valley, from which the brand takes its name. The company was launched in 2000 as the Welsh Whisky Company. Whisky had been distilled in Wales for hundreds of years, but stopped in 1894. Penderyn became the first whisky to be manufactured in Wales for over a century when sales started in 2004. The Penderyn Distillery also produces non-Whisky products: Merlyn Cream Liqueur, Five Vodka and Brecon Gin. Brecon Gin was awarded "Gold Best in Class" at the International Wines & Spirits Competition in 2011. Penderyn Distillery is situated in the Brecon Beacons National Park and sells internationally to markets such as…
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- Coordinates
- 51.7638, -3.5210
- District
- Rhondda Cynon Taf
- Parish
- Hirwaun
- Postcode
- CF44 9JW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare
- Phone
- +44 1685 810 650
- Established
- 1900
- Nearest railway station
- Aberdare — 7.9 km
- Opening
- Mo-Su 09:30-17:00
- Official site
- penderyn.wales
Sources
- osm: w119851023 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Penderyn distillery (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Penderyn Distillery 2014.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Penderyn Distillery?
- Penderyn Distillery is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF44 9JW), in the parish of Hirwaun.
- When was Penderyn Distillery built?
- Built or established in 1900.
- Who owns Penderyn Distillery?
- Penderyn Distillery is owned by | founded = 2000.
- How do I get to Penderyn Distillery?
- The nearest railway station is Aberdare, about 7.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF44 9JW.