88 / 100
Penderyn’s tawny-port-cask-finished single malt sounds firmly in the rich, dessert-leaning lane: spiced red fruits, vanilla custard and fudge notes make a coherent bridge to the Christmas-pudding comparison. The orange, raisins and dark chocolate on the nose add welcome contrast, while the oaky, peppery finish keeps it from reading as pure sweetness. A listed SGD 121.31 price reference is worth weighing against that fairly generous, layered character, though it’s only context, not a verdict on value.
Reviewed by SilverRover
- Nose
- Candied orange, caramel and honey, Stewed plums, raisins and sultanas, Dark chocolate with creamy vanilla
- Palate
- Thick, syrup-like feel with spiced red fruits and vanilla custard, Old vintage port, rich fudge and Christmas pudding
- Finish
- Warming toffee and nuts, Victoria sponge cake fading into oaky, peppery spice