Penderyn Celt, ex-Bourbon Cask & ex-Peated Quarter Cask, Batch S0661, 41%

cloudberry.fox1 Sept

The mild peat smoke and sweet orchard fruit make a friendly contrast, with marmalade, citrus peel and vanilla adding plenty of familiar detail. An appealing Welsh single malt.

Vanilla and maritime peat make an appealing, slightly unusual pairing.

harbourwren16 May

The sweetness alongside briny peat smoke gives this a clear contrast, rather than letting either side take over. Orchard fruit and honey soften the smoky, medicinal palate, while the maritime edge keeps it distinctive.

There’s a pleasing push and pull here: sweetness, orchard fruit and vanilla meet briny peat smoke and medicinal notes, so it doesn’t settle into a simple sweet-or-smoky character. The 41% ABV is a useful point of context, stated plainly without needing to make claims about how strong it feels. I also like that the finish brings the malt, fruit and honey together with a lingering maritime smoky edge. A characterful Welsh single malt, with enough contrast to keep it interesting.

Calumware5 Feb

The fruit and citrus peel give this Welsh malt a bright side, while briny peat smoke takes it in a coastal direction. That contrast makes it interesting to me; the medicinal note may be less appealing to those who prefer a gentler style.