🥃 Penderyn Portwood
Single malt Penderyn whisky from the Gold series: bourbon casks, finish in port casks from the Douro Valley; 46% vol.
Penderyn Portwood is a single malt whisky from the Welsh brand Penderyn, from the Gold series, whose finish takes place in port wine casks. The producer calls it the richest expression of the series. The current strength is 46% vol.; according to available data, early bottlings were weaker, so check the label.
The spirit from a Faraday-type still first matures in bourbon casks and then moves to casks that held port from the Douro Valley in Portugal. The fortified wine adds density, red berries and iris to the whisky. As a Welsh single malt, it matures for at least three years.
Why this matters to you. Compare Portwood with Penderyn Madeira Finish and Penderyn Sherrywood: all three have a bourbon-cask base and differ only in the wine of the finishing casks. Portwood is the densest and sweetest of the three, so it makes sense to taste it last in a comparative tasting. WHO reminds: there is no safe level of alcohol consumption.
Facts
| Alcohol (% vol.) | 46% vol. (current bottling) |
|---|---|
| Cask type | bourbon casks; finish in port casks from the Douro Valley |
| Distillation method | Faraday-type pot still |
| Raw material | barley malt |
| Legal basis | UK geographical indication “Single Malt Welsh Whisky” (24.07.2023) |
How it connects to Spirits
🥃 Penderyn Portwood → kind of → 🥃 Whisky → kind of → 🥃 Spirits
Links
- Packed in
- 🍷 Port, 🥃 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
- 🥃 The Balvenie PortWood 21 Year Old, 🥃 Penderyn Peated, 🥃 Penderyn Peated, 🥃 Penderyn Sherrywood, 🥃 Penderyn Sherrywood
Frequently asked questions
Is it true that Penderyn Portwood has always been 46%?
According to available data, early bottlings were weaker; the current version is 46% vol.
Where do the port casks come from?
According to the producer, from the Douro Valley in Portugal.
How is Portwood different from Madeira Finish?
By the finish: port casks instead of Madeira; the taste is denser and sweeter.
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.
- 🥃 Penderyn Peated — Smoky single malt Penderyn whisky from the Gold series; the peaty character comes from the cask finish; 46% vol.
- 🍷 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.
Similar
🥃 Penderyn Madeira Finish · 🥃 Penderyn Peated · 🥃 Penderyn Sherrywood · 🥃 MACK by Mackmyra · 🥃 Ardmore Port Wood Finish · 🥃 Mackmyra Brukswhisky
⚠️ 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): Portwood — port casks, 46 %, the range's most full-bodied expression
- Penderyn (виробник): Our whisky — Gold Range: Madeira Finish, Sherrywood, Peated, Rich Oak, Portwood (cask descriptions)
- The Whiskey Wash: Whisky review round-up — Penderyn Welsh whiskies Gold range (26.03.2020; Peated: bourbon and Islay scotch barrels; Portwood: bourbon and port casks)
- 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)