Welsh whisky firm Penderyn just lately introduced a brand new whisky for the American market, USA Restricted Launch #1.
It’s the primary of an ongoing collection of small batches to be launched within the U.S., with this uncommon launch of 1,210 bottles comprised of single malt from 4 totally different casks.
These casks are an ex-bourbon barrel, an STR cask (Shave, Toast, Re-Char), and two from Penderyn’s candy Portuguese wine barriques assortment (Ruby Port and Carcavelos fortified wine).
Penderyn USA Restricted Launch #1 (picture through Penderyn)
The limited-release expression clocks in at 50% ABV and is just obtainable within the U.S. by means of importer ImpEx Drinks of San Francisco, California.
A press release from the distiller defined that Penderyn Grasp Blender Aista Phillips crafted the small batch by marrying the collection of unconventional casks to realize new flavors.
“These small batch releases are fully distinct from anything in our core vary of premium single malt Welsh whiskies,” mentioned Giancarlo Bianchi, Penderyn’s business director. “Including a definite contact, 25% of the batch comes from STR (Shave, Toast, Re-Char) casks, a method that was developed by the late Dr. Jim Swan, a famend whisky professional and distiller who was instrumental in creating Penderyn’s home type.”
Penderyn’s USA Restricted Launch #1 is 75-percent double-distilled in a conventional “lantern” nonetheless (which Penderyn acquired in 2014 with the intention to experiment with). The remaining 25% is distilled in Penderyn’s signature single copper-pot Faraday Nonetheless.
The distiller’s notes present that the mix of candy Portuguese wine and ex-bourbon casks ends in a nostril of apples and pears with a creaminess that comes with caramel and raisins. On the palate, vanilla and honey sweetness with orchard fruits and marmalade accompany gentle notes of oaky spice. Toasted wooden dryness with peppery spices linger with the end.
The restricted version involves the U.S. as Penderyn prepares to have fun the one-year anniversary of its new flagship distillery in Llandudno, North Wales.
The restricted bottling of 1,210, with a prompt retail worth of $110, is now on retailer cabinets in CA, MA, NY/NJ, NE, IL, KS, AZ, NV, TX, DC/DE/MD, WA, TN, OR, and MN.
For extra data, try www.penderyn.wales.
