Welsh whisky has a quiet magic to it, shaped by mountain air, rolling hills, and a revival story that feels almost mythical. Penderyn led that renaissance. The Celt expression captures that spirit with a bold, fiery edge. Opening this bottle feels like stepping onto the Welsh coast at sunrise: sea breeze on your face, smoke rising from a distant hearth, and the subtle sweetness of the countryside carried on the wind.

Penderyn Dragon Celt Welsh Whisky
Brand: Penderyn | Category: Single Malt Welsh Whisky | ABV: 40% | Origin: Wales | Vol: 700ml

Tasting Profile:
Nose: Light peat smoke, honey, crisp apple, sea mist, and subtle citrus, like breathing in cool coastal air infused with sweet barley.
Palate: Soft, fruity, and gently smoky. Notes of green apple, honeycomb, malted biscuit, vanilla, and a clean, earthy peat glide across the palate with bright, refreshing clarity. The texture stays delicate but expressive, true to Penderyn’s signature light-touch style.
Finish: Medium with fresh fruit, soft smoke, and a gentle sweetness that fades like mist lifting off the coastline.

Production Details:
Celt is crafted using Penderyn’s unique Faraday still, a single-pot system that produces a naturally light, elegant spirit. It’s then finished in ex-peated casks, giving the whisky a soft, graceful smoke without the density of full peated malts. This approach allows Welsh fruitiness to remain the star, while the smoky edge adds depth and character.

Perfect For:
Easy evenings, open-air gatherings, or moments when you want a whisky with freshness, subtle smoke, and modern charm. It’s a perfect transition dram for drinkers moving toward lightly peated malts.

Expert Notes:
Critics often praise Celt for its balance, smoky enough to intrigue, light enough to sip casually. Its fruit-first character sets it apart from heavier peat styles, making it a standout in the new wave of modern Welsh whisky.

Customer Reviews:
“Light smoke, bright fruit, super easy to drink. Loved it.”
“Fresh and coastal with just the right amount of peat.”
“Clean, crisp, and quietly complex. A great everyday bottle.”

Interesting Fact:
Penderyn restarted the Welsh whisky tradition after more than a century of silence, making it the pioneer of modern Welsh distilling.

Serving Suggestions:
Neat to enjoy its crisp fruit and gentle smoke. A splash of water enhances the citrus and honey. Over ice, it becomes even brighter and more refreshing, perfect for warm evenings.

Distillery Background:
Founded in 2000 in the foothills of the Brecon Beacons, Penderyn became Wales’ flagship distillery, mixing innovation with heritage. Their unique Faraday still produces a light, refined spirit unlike any other in the UK. Today, Penderyn represents the revival of Welsh whisky, youthful, confident, and unmistakably its own.