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Penderyn Distillery

Penderyn, Brecon Beacons National Park CF44 0SX, Wales
01685 810650
Ranked #1 of 1 tours in Penderyn
4.5 of 5 stars 35 Reviews
Type: Tourist/ Visitor Centres, Distilleries
Owner description: Penderyn Distillery is the only distillery in Wales and one of the smallest distilleries in the world. One of the few remaining independent...... more » Owner description: Penderyn Distillery is the only distillery in Wales and one of the smallest distilleries in the world. One of the few remaining independent distilleries, Penderyn takes its name from the old Welsh village in which it is located and nestles in the foothills of the ancient Brecon Beacons mountain range. The Brecon Beacons National Park is an area of outstanding natural beauty famed for its breathtaking scenery, open moorland, clear rivers and tumultuous waterfalls.Members of the public can enjoy a distillery tour, take a journey through the history of single malt whisky making in Wales, and understand the distilling and bottling process at first hand.On arrival you will be greeted by your tour guide and taken through to the exhibition area where you can:• Browse at your leisure and learn for yourself the history of whisky making in Wales as well as more general Welsh history.• Watch the short video about how Penderyn first started, and how it has developed since its launch in 2004.• See our superb display of old whisky jugs.Your guide will then join you and take you through to the next section where you will be able to:• View the still at Penderyn Distillery that was designed by Dr. David Faraday, a descendant of famous physicist Sir Michael Faraday. If distillation is in process you will be able to see the spirit being drawn into the spirit safe.• View of the whisky bottling line and bottling process• See the barrel display area when your guide will describe how the different expressions of Penderyn whisky are matured and talk you through the various stages of the maturation process• Learn about our other products - Merlyn Cream Liqueur, Brecon Five Vodka and Brecon Special Reserve Gin. Feel and smell the botanicals that are used to make Brecon Special Reserve Gin• Visit our tasting room and sample our products - Penderyn Single Malt Whisky, Brecon Five Vodka, Brecon Gin and Merlyn Cream Liqueur.• Browse our retail shop for Penderyn Spirits and merchandise. « less
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Cardiff, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

Really interesting how Penderyn came to be tour followed by a fantastic whisky/spirit tasting. Very informative and such great value. More

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Swansea, United Kingdom
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Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

Visited here with some visitors from Australia, could not fault the place. All the staff are polite and a wealth of knowledge- especially Allan, who new so much regarding the different whiskys. thoroughly enjoyed and would highly recommend and well worth the £6.00 entry fee, which includes 2 tastings Great shop, with whiskys, gin, vodka and beers, along with cheeses... More

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Kingwood, Texas
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

I've visited here 2 times, once by myself while just out driving around on a weekday in the low season when I was one only 3 taking the tour and once in late April with my wife on a busy Saturday with a full tour group. Both times the staff were great although on the first tour he had more... More

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Cardiff, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

It was brilliant. I had family visiting from Lancashire and Scotland and wanted something to do, this met all their needs, from the tour to the tasting session. It was informative, all the staff were friendly with humour added to make the visit more memorable. The price was more than reasonable, very good value for money. More

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merthyr tydfil
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

Very interesting and my husband enjoyed himself!! He had to try and bought some for after! More

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La Tour sur Orb
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012

This is the only distillery in Wales and is built directly above the water source in the Brecon Beacons. The guided tour is excellent and, after tasting, we came home with a miniature bottle, just right for carrying on Ryanair. I would recommend booking a guided tour in advance. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012

An excellent visitors centre and really good value for money, the staff were knowledgeable and very friendly. As a bonus included in the price was a tester session or a miniature to take home for drivers. Well worth a visit. More

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old windsor
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

I visited this distillery in April 2012, what a fascinating experience. This is the only distillery in Wales, the Wiskey is wonderful. We were delighted by the lady that was our guide, she was funny, informative and engaging. you get to view through glass the still and the whole process. Can highly recommend this attraction. More

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Cardiff, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

Great range of whiskey.. But they also have their own range of Vodka and Gin - the gin I can particularly recommend. The shop is free and beautifully laid out with a good range of alcahol related gifts. The also do tours with a tasting - I did not have time to do this but will do so next time... More

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Cardiff, Wales
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Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2012

Wales finest whisky distillery, which overcame the scoffers to produce a product which is sold throughout the world, at premium prices, and is a particular favourite of the Chinese More

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