PENDERYN - 15 years - 2010 - Bourbon Cask - Itinéraires - 56.80%
The Penderyn 15 Year Old, 2010 Vintage – Bourbon Cask, bottled at 56.80%, is an exceptional and extremely rare edition, carefully selected for the prestigious Itinéraires collection on the occasion of Whisky Live 2025. This single cask perfectly reflects the know-how and uniqueness of the Penderyn Distillery, a true benchmark and pioneer in the revival of premium Welsh whisky. Located since 2000 in the heart of the Brecon Beacons National Park, the Penderyn distillery benefits from a unique natural environment and operates a revolutionary Faraday Still, to produce distillates of a purity and precision unmatched on the world stage.
This whisky, drawn from a single bourbon cask and aged for fifteen years, embodies Penderyn's artisanal excellence in the art of long aging. Thanks to Wales' temperate and humid climate, maturation takes place slowly, allowing the whisky to develop intense aromas while maintaining remarkable elegance. Unchill-filtered and bottled at cask strength, this Penderyn 15 Year Old brilliantly reveals the quintessential house style: a great aromatic identity, remarkable clarity, and an absolutely irresistible silky texture.
Upon tasting, the nose opens with captivating aromas of creamy vanilla, golden honey, and jammy yellow fruits, supported by subtle notes of coconut, fresh almond, and noble oak. On the palate, the intensity of the alcohol content blends into a velvety and perfectly balanced mouthfeel. Complex flavors of melted caramel, malted cereal, roasted pineapple, and bourbon vanilla combine with a refined minty freshness. The exceptionally long finish offers lingering notes of precious wood, acacia honey, and delicate spices, highlighting the depth and finesse of this exceptional spirit.
A Welsh single cask from Penderyn, synonymous with elegance, power and aromatic sophistication: a unique tasting experience to be savored slowly to explore its full richness. Discover this rare gem at Clos des Spiritueux , the essential reference for lovers of exceptional whiskies and spirits.
