Penderyn – Icons Of Wales Series No11 ‘Patagonia' (70cl, 43%)

Penderyn – Icons Of Wales Series No11 ‘Patagonia' is a whisky from Penderyn. Bottled at 43% ABV, 70cl. Penderyn - named after the historic village in which it is located in the foothills of the Brecon Beacons - When the distillery came on stream in 2000, it was Wales’ first single malt whisky in over 100 years. The first single malt was appropriately launched on St David’s Day in 2004 and overseen by HRH the Prince of Wales. Using fresh spring water from the hills and local barley, Penderyn has made a name for itself and gained popularity throughout the world. Since May 2021, the owners now have 3 Welsh distilleries. One in Llandudno, which will concentrate on peated malts, and also one in Swansea. Combined, this brings the total capacity to 900,000 litres per year. Released for the Icons of Wales series of bottlings by Penderyn, which celebrates a significant Welsh people, milestones, or events. Patagonia recognises the day when when 153 people embarked on the Mimosa. On the 28th of July 1865 they sailed for Argentinia to establish a new Welsh colony. In Patagonia, at the very tip of South America. Today there is said to be 50,000 Welsh descendants and at least 5,000 Welsh speakers. This is the eleventh releases of the Icons Of Wales Series, a blended whisky using spirit Penderyn and from the first Argentinian Whisky Distillery ‘La Alanaza’. Patagonia 11th Release Released: 2023