Penderyn 11yo 2008/2019 (TWE Exclusive)

Penderyn 11yo 2008/2019 (TWE Exclusive)

Official bottling
Single malt - South Wales
Dark gold
57.2% ABV
Dram

Nose: Barley sugar, pears, sultanas, nutmeg, hints of shortcrust pastry. With water, pear drops, blackcurrant cordial, fresh baked bread. 
Mouthfeel: Heavy body, tingly, sticky, thickens. 
Tasting:  Sweet sour. Marmalade, sultanas, pears, nectarines, butterscotch, shortcrust pastry. With water, sour, pear drops, nutmeg, cinnamon, blackcurrant cordial. 
Finish: Long. Fresh baked bread, cinnamon, nutmeg, applesauce. 

Comments: 

It's been a long time since I've managed to get my hands on a Penderyn. This one is cask strength, and it really shows. It's intensely jammy, with a beautiful fruity Ribena note. Lots of spices too, it's like eating a blackcurrant pie.

Verdict:

I like this a lot.