Penderyn Legend
The Welsh Penderyn whisky called Legend from the Dragon series was matured in ex-Buffalo Trace casks and finished in Madeira casks. An exciting fusion of two worlds of flavour.
The panel
Mean 73.0 · spread 2
Value for money 4/5
- Distillery
- Penderyn
- Type
- Single Malt
- Country
- Wales
- Strength
- 41% ABV
- Character
- mellow
Tasting
Nose
Nosing the Penderyn Legend reveals sweet honey, fresh green apples and a light pear sweetness. A malty vanilla note gently dominates, accompanied by a hint of Obstler (schnapps made from fruit, mostly produced in Germany). The freshness is remarkable, with a bright, spicy presence.
Palate
The flavour of the Singe Malt from Wales is initially sweet and malty, with a hint of brown sugar that lends a warm and inviting note. A creamy, almost waxy texture envelops the palate, while fruity flavours of mango and blackberries unfold. A slice of apple pie mingles with a subtle citrus freshness of lemon zest, giving the flavour a balanced complexity.
Finish
The finish is medium long and slightly spicy, with a subtle note of burnt oak. A drop of peach tea lends a soothing quality, while a youthful note flashes at the end.
Verdicts
Marcel
Penderyn Legend brings fun to the glass with its sweet fruity notes and creamy texture, even though the Madeira finish could, in my opinion, show a bit more punch. A pleasant companion for relaxed evenings, it scores with its youthful freshness but doesn’t create any drama.
Sascha
The combination of ex-Buffalo Trace and Madeira cask maturation provides a solid structure with balanced sweetness and a light spiciness, although the Madeira finish remains somewhat restrained. Overall, a well-balanced single malt that, however, lacks a deeper cask intensity to add more complexity.
What it is worth
We do not yet hold bottle-level auction results — that sits behind Whisky Hunter’s authenticated feed. What follows is the market for Penderyn as a whole, which sets the weather for this bottling without pricing it.
Latest mean bid £177 across 134 lots · 2024-08