Whisky Review/Tasting: Penderyn Myth

Physical Whisky Characteristics

Origin: Penderyn Distillery, located in the south of Wales, near the southern end of the Brecon Beacons National Park.
Type: Single malt whisky.
Distillation: Produced using pot stills at Penderyn Distillery.
Maturation: Matured in specially reserved ex-bourbon casks made from American oak and selected ex-red wine casks.
Age Statement: Estimated to be 3 to 5 years old based on color analysis.
Color and Clarity: The color is darker than expected for a whisky of its age, likely due to the influence of ex-red wine casks.
Bottle Design: Features the red dragon from the Welsh flag, symbolizing its Welsh heritage.

Balance of Flavors: Dominated by sweetness with a balance of refreshing bitterness and mixed fruits.
Unique Characteristics: The whisky showcases a lively and light style, easy to drink, with a complex, friendly, and full flavor profile.
Comparison: Described as more complex, friendly, full, sweeter, and fruitier than the Penderyn Legend, making it a superior choice for only 10% more in price.

Distillery Background: Penderyn Distillery was founded in 2003 or 2004 and features two sets of stills.
Anecdotes: The red dragon on the bottle is a proud national flag of Wales, with historical significance dating back to the early 5th century AD, used by ancient Welsh kings and Roman cohorts.

Welsh Heritage: The Penderyn Myth embodies Welsh culture through its packaging and the use of the red dragon emblem. The distillery's location in Wales and its use of local spring water for dilution further tie the whisky to its geographical roots.

"This one is much more complex, friendly, full, sweeter, fruity than the Legend I had."
"For only 10 percent more, you get really more."
"It's a must that you're buying this whisky if you have any connections to Wales."

Penderyn Myth is a single malt whisky from Wales, matured in ex-bourbon and ex-red wine casks.
It offers a complex, friendly, and full flavor profile with a balance of sweetness, bitterness, and mixed fruits.
The whisky is part of Penderyn Distillery's lineup, showcasing Welsh heritage through its packaging and production.
It is considered superior to Penderyn Legend, offering better value for a slight price increase.
The red dragon emblem and the distillery's location highlight the cultural and geographical significance of the whisky.

Whisky Enthusiasts: Those interested in exploring whiskies from different regions, especially Wales, will find Penderyn Myth intriguing due to its unique maturation process and flavor profile.
Beginners: Its described easy-drinking nature, with a lively and light style, makes it suitable for those new to whisky or looking for something less intimidating.
Collectors: The cultural significance and unique story of Penderyn Myth, along with its distinctive bottle design, make it a worthy addition to a collector's shelf.
Gift Seekers: For anyone looking to buy a whisky as a gift, especially for someone with a connection to Wales, Penderyn Myth comes highly recommended.