🥃 Penderyn Madeira Finish
Classic single malt Penderyn whisky from the Gold series: bourbon casks, finish in Madeira casks; 46% vol., not chill-filtered.
Penderyn Madeira Finish is a classic single malt whisky from the Welsh brand Penderyn, from the Gold series. The brand entered the market with Madeira casks, so this expression is considered its main one. The strength is 46% vol.; the age is not stated on the label, and it is bottled in Wales.
The spirit is distilled in a Faraday-type pot still, a copper still with columns. According to the producer, the whisky first matures in bourbon casks and then gets a finish in Madeira casks, a fortified wine from the island of Madeira. It is bottled without chill filtration and without added colouring. As a Welsh single malt, it must mature for at least three years.
Why this matters to you. Madeira Finish is the reference point of the Gold series: Penderyn Sherrywood gives more dried fruit from sherry, Penderyn Portwood is the richest, and Penderyn Peated has smoke. All four share the same base of bourbon casks, so check the finish name on the label. WHO reminds: there is no safe level of alcohol consumption.
Facts
| Alcohol (% vol.) | 46% vol. |
|---|---|
| Cask type | bourbon casks; finish in Madeira casks |
| Distillation method | Faraday-type pot still |
| Raw material | barley malt |
| Legal basis | UK geographical indication “Single Malt Welsh Whisky” (24.07.2023) |
| Minimum maturation | at least 3 years (age not stated on the label) |
How it connects to Spirits
🥃 Penderyn Madeira Finish → kind of → 🥃 Whisky → kind of → 🥃 Spirits
Links
- Packed in
- 🍷 Madeira, 🥃 Ex-bourbon barrel
- Made from
- 🥃 Barley and malt in whisky
- What it contains
- 🍷 Ethanol
- What it affects
- 🍷 Alcohol and health, 🍷 Drunk driving
- Part of
- 🥃 Penderyn, 🥃 Single Malt Welsh Whisky, 🥃 Whisky
- Similar and different
- 🥃 Penderyn Peated, 🥃 Penderyn Peated, 🥃 Penderyn Sherrywood, 🥃 Penderyn Sherrywood
Frequently asked questions
Is it true that Penderyn Madeira Finish is a Scotch whisky?
No. It is a Welsh single malt whisky; the name “Single Malt Welsh Whisky” has been protected in the UK since 2023.
What casks is Madeira Finish aged in?
First in bourbon casks, then with a finish in Madeira casks.
What is the strength of Penderyn Madeira Finish?
46% vol.; without chill filtration or colouring, according to the producer.
What to read next
- 🍷 Alcohol and health — Alcohol in any drink is harmful in large amounts, and the risks grow with the quantity.
- 🍷 Ethanol — The alcohol formed during fermentation that makes you drunk.
- 🍷 Drunk driving — Never drive after drinking wine: alcohol slows your reactions.
- 🥃 Barley and malt in whisky — Malted barley is the base of whisky: malt enzymes convert starch in the mash, and EU whisky is distilled below 94.8% vol.
- 🥃 Ex-bourbon barrel — American white oak cask of 180–200 litres used for bourbon: bourbon may only be aged in new charred casks, so used ones go to Scotch, Irish whiskey and rum.
Similar
🥃 Penderyn Portwood · 🥃 Penderyn Peated · 🥃 Penderyn Sherrywood · 🥃 MACK by Mackmyra · 🥃 Mackmyra Brukswhisky · 🥃 Mackmyra Svensk Ek
⚠️ Spirit drinks contain alcohol and are for adults only. Alcohol harms health. Do not drink during pregnancy or before driving; check the label for ingredients and possible allergens.
Sources
- Penderyn (виробник): Madeira Finish — ex-bourbon barrels, Madeira wine cask finish, 46 %, non-chill filtered, no added colour
- Penderyn (виробник): Our whisky — Gold Range: Madeira Finish, Sherrywood, Peated, Rich Oak, Portwood (cask descriptions)
- VinePair review: Penderyn Single Malt Welsh Whisky Madeira Finish (46 %; ex-bourbon casks, finish in former Madeira barrels; Gold range)
- Welsh Government: Single Malt Welsh Whisky protected (24.07.2023; UK GI)
- WHO/Europe: No level of alcohol consumption is safe for our health (04.01.2023)