Planning for Penderyn’s second distillery, which is to be housed in the former Old Board School in Lloyd St, Llandudno, has been passed by Conwy Council. This is great news for Penderyn and means (Covid permitting) that the distillery will be ready for opening to the public in Spring 2021. The distillery will also house a visitor and meeting centre, plus parking for 53 vehicles. The building dates from 1882, and later became the Conwy Archives. Councillors voted by 12 to 1 to approve the plans, and have received the stamp of approval from Lord Elis-Thomas, Welsh Government’s deputy minister for culture, sport and tourism.
(The picture above shows the planned front and rear view of the new distillery.)
Neil Quigley, Penderyn’s Director of Operations, who is in charge of the Llandudno project said:
‘We are very pleased to have passed the committee stage and are looking forward to progressing with the development of the Llandudno Lloyd St site. Our aim, and of course we are aware of the current situation with regard to Covid 19, is to commence operations at this boutique distillery later in the year in readiness for an official opening in Spring 2021. Generating a single cask per day, we are very excited about bringing Penderyn to Llandudno, and are looking forward to our large customer base in North Wales visiting the new distillery.’
Stephen Davies, Chief Executive of Penderyn Distillery, said:
‘We believe the distillery will allow us to introduce unique and innovative single malt whiskies, distilled in North Wales, as well as providing an attraction that will complement the already vibrant and diverse tourism scene in North Wales, and contribute towards extending the visitor season further.’
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Brecon Five Vodka
70cl | 43%
Hailing from the foothills of the Brecon Beacons, Brecon Five Vodka (also known as Brecon V Vodka) from Penderyn Distillery is an artisanal Welsh vodka of uncommon purity and smoothness.
Passionately Distilled in Wales
Since 2000, Penderyn has been producing premium spirits in Wales’ southern uplands. They are committed to showcasing superb Welsh craftsmanship, as exemplified by Brecon Five Vodka. It’s distilled entirely in Wales for an authentically local vodka experience.
The Vodka’s Distilling Process
Brecon Five starts with the very best Welsh spring water and malted barley. It’s distilled through Penderyn’s signature copper pot still an impressive FIVE times for unmatched smoothness. This quintuple distillation removes all impurities leaving behind exquisite clarity and flavour.
Tasting Notes
The aromas are remarkably clean, with just a hint of grain and minerality.
On the palate, it has a feather-light texture with subtle sweetness upfront leading into a dry, slightly peppery finish.
The mouthfeel is lush and creamy.
Treat your palate to the quintuple-distilled excellence of Brecon Five Vodka.
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