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for Penderyn Distillery – The Home of Welsh Whisky
Penderyn was the first distillery in Wales for over 100 years
deserved awards will continue to grow along with them.”
when they started distilling in 2000. Indeed, they were pioneers in World Whisky, as only a handful of countries,
Penderyn opened a new distillery in a handsome former school
including of course Scotland, Ireland and the US, had whisky
in Lloyd St, in the centre of Llandudno last May. They have
distilleries. Now, pretty much every country on the world
already picked up a Go North Wales 2021 Tourism Award and,
produces whisky.
on top of this, Trip Advisor has ranked them ‘#1 tour to do in Llandudno’.
And Penderyn Distillery have just had a remarkable series of results in the San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Celt
Penderyn Distillery is open seven days a week, and you can
from their Dragon range, and Rich Oak from their Gold range,
visit the shop or book yourself onto one of their award-winning
won Double Golds. And Madeira and Portwood (Gold Range) and
tours, which are also available seven days a week. While on the
Myth (Dragon Range) also both won Golds.
tour you’ll be taken through the exhibition area, the distilling hall, and you’ll finish in their beautiful tasting bar, where you’ll
“We’d like to congratulate our US importers, ImpexBev for their
have the chance to sample a drink or two. And for those who
hard work representing Penderyn in the US,” said Stephen
want to indulge a little more, masterclasses are available. Both
Davies, Penderyn’s CEO. “They have done a wonderful job, and
tours and masterclasses can be booked via their website
these awards will only reinforce our sales in the US, as well as
www.penderyn.wales/Llandudno.
the rest of the world.” There’s also a large car park at the rear, where Penderyn Sam Filmus, President of Penderyn’s US importer, Impex Bev
customers can park their car for the day to explore the
commented: “It is a true testament to the quality and care that
wonderful coastal resort of Llandudno. Penderyn Distillery
goes into each bottle they produce. As the US importer it gives
continues to go from strength to strength and now, with their
us great pleasure to see the numbers of loyal fans of Penderyn
award-winning North Wales distillery, you can see for yourself
here in the US growing and we are confident these well-
why Penderyn is the home of Welsh whisky. n
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