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It suits whisky drinkers curious about Welsh single malt and its lighter, fruit-driven style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Penderyn Portwood\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts light body and port-cask sweetness are best enjoyed neat, served slightly below room temperature to keep the fruit notes crisp.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penderyn","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42629228200154,"sku":"VWS_7100","price":100.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/products\/VWS_7100_d7ae67b3-1c47-4443-8b54-ef67a9d71a7a.jpg?v=1653685600"},{"product_id":"cotswolds-single-malt","title":"Cotswolds Single Malt 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eCotswolds Single Malt Whisky is an English single malt from Cotswolds Distillery, made with locally grown malted barley and matured largely in ex-bourbon casks, bottled at 46% ABV. As one of the newer wave of English whisky producers, Cotswolds focuses on local grain sourcing rather than importing malt. The nose shows honeyed malt, orchard fruit, and vanilla, the palate carries toffee, baking spice, and a light nuttiness, and the finish is smooth and moderately long. It suits drinkers exploring English whisky beyond the Scotch and Irish categories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Cotswolds Single Malt\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeat in a tulip glass lets the honeyed malt character show; a splash of water is optional if you prefer it softer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cotswolds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42629387518170,"sku":"VWS_200418878","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/products\/2f2e283e-99c0-11ea-8725-027b56b897b2_5baa8336-c99a-4cd6-be41-ee71aa0bcc33.jpg?v=1653687358"},{"product_id":"cotswolds-single-malt-whisky-founderss-choice-cask-strength-batch-960","title":"Cotswolds Single Malt Whisky Founders's Choice Cask Strength Batch # 960 750 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eCotswolds Distillery is an English single malt whisky producer in Stourton, using barley grown in the Cotswolds region. Founders' Choice is the distillery's cask strength annual release, bottled undiluted from selected barrels, and this is Batch #960. Cask strength bottling means no water is added before release, so the proof and flavor intensity run higher than Cotswolds' standard single malt. Expect honey, orchard fruit, and toasted oak on the nose, a rich, full-bodied palate, and a long, warming finish. A distinctive pick for whisky drinkers exploring English single malt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Cotswolds Founders' Choice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd a few drops of water to bring it toward drinking strength and open up the honey and orchard-fruit notes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cotswolds Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42629759533274,"sku":"VWS_200422519","price":109.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/products\/c281dbf6-511d-11ec-8534-0ad4c51b643d_fc999a37-3911-4168-bf91-d10c6dfac649.jpg?v=1653691613"},{"product_id":"penderyn-single-malt-welsh-peated","title":"Penderyn Single Malt Welsh Peated 750 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003ePenderyn is a Welsh single malt whisky distillery, one of the few whisky producers in Wales, and this Peated expression uses peat-smoked malted barley for a smoky character that contrasts with Penderyn's normally lighter, fruitier core range. Penderyn uses a distinctive single-pass copper still design different from the traditional double-distillation most Scotch distilleries use. Expect smoke, honey, and light fruit on the nose, a smooth, balanced palate, and a gently smoky finish. A good pick for whisky drinkers exploring Welsh whisky beyond Scotland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Penderyn Peated\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake it neat or with a splash of water to let the smoke and honey balance each other out.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penderyn","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42629882937562,"sku":"VWS_200423153","price":70.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/products\/1bafad68-511c-11ec-8534-0ad4c51b643d_0923dc29-5643-420c-aa72-9138e2641190.jpg?v=1653692750"},{"product_id":"cotswolds-bourbon-cask-single-malt-750-ml-1","title":"Cotswolds Bourbon Cask Single Malt 750 ml","description":"The Cotswolds Bourbon Cask Single Malt is a single malt whisky from the Cotswolds Distillery in England. It is made from 100% malted barley and aged in first-fill ex-bourbon casks for a minimum of three years. The whisky has a light golden colour and a nose of sweet vanilla, toasted oak, and a hint of citrus. On the palate, it is smooth and creamy with notes of honey, toffee, and a hint of spice. The finish is long and lingering with a hint of oak and a touch of sweetness. This whisky works well neat or on the rocks.\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Cotswolds Bourbon Cask Single Malt\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeat with a splash of water is the best way to catch the citrus and vanilla from the first-fill bourbon casks. On the rocks works too if you prefer it chilled.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cotswolds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43473405247706,"sku":"VWS200424865","price":104.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/files\/ci-cotswolds-bourbon-cask-single-malt-8430f24004fd6e2a.jpg?v=1684486369"},{"product_id":"cotswolds-sherry-cask-single-malt-700ml-1","title":"Cotswolds Sherry Cask Single Malt 700ml","description":"The Cotswolds Sherry Cask Single Malt is a unique single malt whisky, matured in a combination of ex-Sherry and ex-Bourbon casks. The whisky has a deep golden colour and a rich, complex flavour profile, with notes of dried fruits, toffee, and spices. On the palate, the whisky is smooth and creamy, with a hint of oak and a long, lingering finish. This whisky works well neat or as part of a classic whisky cocktail.\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Cotswolds Sherry Cask Single Malt\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTake it neat to let the sherry cask's dried fruit and spice come through fully. A few drops of water can help open it up further if you want more aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cotswolds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43473405280474,"sku":"VWS200424864","price":104.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/files\/WhiteSquare_grande_700x_57125c97-9ae0-4acb-b500-7e79883034be.jpg?v=1684486434"},{"product_id":"cotswolds-peated-cask-single-malt-batch-1600-700ml-1","title":"Cotswolds Peated Cask Single Malt (Batch 1600) 700ml","description":"The Cotswolds Peated Cask Single Malt (Batch 1600) is a limited edition single malt whisky from the Cotswolds Distillery. This whisky has been matured in ex-bourbon barrels and finished in heavily peated Islay casks, giving it a unique smoky character. On the nose, this whisky has aromas of sweet honey, toasted oak, and a hint of peat smoke. On the palate, it has a smooth and creamy texture with notes of sweet vanilla, toasted oak, and a hint of peat smoke. The finish is long and smoky, with a lingering hint of peat.\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Cotswolds Peated Cask Single Malt\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeat is the way to go here, with water optional to soften the peat if it feels sharp. This is a limited batch worth sipping slowly rather than mixing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cotswolds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43473405346010,"sku":"VWS200424863","price":104.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/files\/cotswolds-peated-cask-single-malt-whisky-700ml-bottle-box.png?v=1684486413"},{"product_id":"penderyn-single-malt-welsh-whiskey-sherry-wood-750-ml","title":"Penderyn Single Malt Welsh Whiskey Sherry Wood 750 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003ePenderyn Sherry Wood is a single malt Welsh whiskey from the Penderyn Distillery, Wales's best-known whisky producer, finished in sherry casks after its initial maturation. That sherry cask influence is the defining feature here: expect dried fruit, dark toffee, and a touch of spice layered over Penderyn's typically light, fruity new-make character, with the sherry wood adding color and richness beyond what the base spirit would show alone. The finish leans warm and slightly nutty rather than heavily peated or smoky, since Welsh whisky isn't typically made in that style. It's a good pick for drinkers who enjoy sherry-finished single malts from Scotland and want to try Wales's take on the style.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Penderyn Sherry Wood\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeat is the way to go, ideally in a tulip glass to catch the sherry cask's dried-fruit aromas. A single ice cube is fine if you want it slightly cooler, but skip a full rocks pour — the sherry influence is worth tasting at full strength.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penderyn","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43473492213978,"sku":"VWS_200423496","price":80.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/files\/penderyn-sherrywood-single-malt-welsh-whisky__70379.1669411042.jpg?v=1684828209"},{"product_id":"penderyn-celt-single-malt-welsh-750-ml-1","title":"Penderyn Celt Single Malt Welsh 750 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003ePenderyn Celt is a single malt whisky from Wales, made at the Penderyn Distillery using malted barley and matured in ex-bourbon casks with a secondary finish that's part of the brand's signature process. It's a lighter, fruitier style than most Scotch single malts, marked by honey, vanilla, and light oak on the nose, carrying through to a clean, sweet palate with soft fruit and a touch of spice. The finish is short to medium and easy rather than heavily tannic or smoky. It's one of the more approachable single malts on the shelf, and a solid way to try Welsh whisky if you've never had one. Good for both new whisky drinkers and anyone curious about styles outside Scotland and Ireland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Penderyn Celt Single Malt Welsh Whisky\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeat or on the rocks both work well here — its lighter, fruitier profile holds up fine with a little dilution, unlike heavier peated malts. A good entry point for drinking whisky neat if you're not used to it yet.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penderyn","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43473623122138,"sku":"VWS_200421852","price":60.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/files\/12007043760158.png?v=1684828141"},{"product_id":"penderyn-rich-oak-750-ml-1","title":"Penderyn Rich Oak 750 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003ePenderyn Rich Oak is a single malt Welsh whisky from the Penderyn Distillery, matured in ex-bourbon casks with additional finishing time that leans into deeper oak character than the distillery's standard release. Expect a nose of toffee and vanilla, a palate carrying dark caramel, baking spice, and rounded wood tannin, and a warm, oak-driven finish. It's built for whisky drinkers who want more wood depth than Penderyn's lighter core expressions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Penderyn Rich Oak\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake it neat or with a splash of water to soften the oak tannins, and let it stand in for a heavier Scotch in an Old Fashioned if you want a Welsh twist.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penderyn","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43473679122650,"sku":"VWS_200421038","price":85.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/files\/100778.jpg?v=1684828181"},{"product_id":"penderyn-madeira-finish-750-ml-1","title":"Penderyn Madeira Finish 750 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003ePenderyn Madeira Finish is a single malt Welsh whisky from the Penderyn Distillery, matured then finished in Madeira wine casks for added depth. Expect a nose of dried fruit and toffee, a palate carrying stewed fruit, honeyed sweetness, and light oak spice, and a smooth, sweet finish with a touch of pepper. It's suited to whisky drinkers who enjoy a fortified-wine cask influence alongside their single malt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Penderyn Madeira Finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSip it neat to let the dried-fruit sweetness from the Madeira casks come through, or pour it over one large rock if you prefer a slightly cooler, slower glass.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penderyn","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43473679220954,"sku":"VWS_200421037","price":62.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/files\/penderyn-madeira-finish-welsh-whisky__07083.1661873760.jpg?v=1684828157"},{"product_id":"penderyn-myth-single-malt-welsh-750-ml","title":"Penderyn Myth Single Malt Welsh 750 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003ePenderyn Myth is a single malt whisky from Penderyn Distillery in Wales, one of the country's first modern whisky producers after a centuries-long gap in Welsh distilling. Myth is a lighter, no-age-statement expression built as an easy entry point into the range. The nose carries honey and orchard fruit, the palate is smooth with vanilla and a touch of malt sweetness, and the finish is soft and short. It's built for approachable, easy sipping rather than intense peat or heavy sherry character. Good for whisky drinkers curious about Welsh single malt as a category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Penderyn Myth\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSip it neat to catch its light, honeyed character, the way an easy-drinking single malt is meant to be tasted.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penderyn","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44133196169434,"sku":"VWS200428415","price":60.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/files\/Myth-Carousel_600x_0bafc4c1-cbd0-4211-9ca8-d3a21b044127.jpg?v=1712235095"},{"product_id":"the-impex-penderyn-5-year-ex-malvasio-madeira-cask-138-750ml","title":"The ImpEx Penderyn 5 Year ex-Malvasio Madeira Cask 138 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe ImpEx Penderyn 5 Year Old Single Malt Whisky is a Welsh whisky finished in an ex-Malvasia Madeira cask, cask number 138, selected and bottled by independent bottler ImpEx Beverages. Penderyn's short, fast-maturing single-still process means five years carries more weight than it would at a larger Scotch distillery, and the Madeira cask finish adds a layer of fortified-wine sweetness on top of that. This 750ml bottle suits whisky drinkers curious about Welsh single malt and independent cask finishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink ImpEx Penderyn 5 Year Madeira Cask\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePour it neat in a Glencairn to catch the Madeira sweetness against Penderyn's typically light, fruity new-make character.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ImpEx","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44147632242906,"sku":"VWS200428465","price":140.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/files\/the-impex-collection-penderyn-distillery-ex-malvasia-wine-cask-no-138-5yr-single-malt-welsh-whisky-750ml-843220.jpg?v=1788543550"},{"product_id":"filey-bay-yorkshire-single-malt-peated-finish-batch-2-700-ml","title":"Filey Bay Yorkshire Single Malt Peated Finish Batch #2 700 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis limited edition release from Filey Bay Distilleries is a Yorkshire single malt whiskey that was finished in a peated ex-bourbon cask for a period of two months. It is available in 700 ml bottles. The whiskey is a golden amber color and has a sweet, smoky aroma with notes of oak, dark fruits, and a light peatiness. On the palate, it is smooth and creamy with flavors of honey, caramel, stewed fruits, and smoky peat with a lingering finish of oak and spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Filey Bay Peated Finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePour it neat to let the honey and smoky peat balance out. It's an interesting comparison piece next to an Islay Scotch.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Filey Bay","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44334712946906,"sku":"VWS200429279","price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/files\/Filey-Bay-Peated-Finish-Batch-_2-Yorkshire-Single-Malt-Whisky-700ml_600x_9af9f3c9-4ba6-44ab-9727-519c3cf8a930.jpg?v=1702116110"},{"product_id":"filey-bay-yorkshire-single-cask-oloroso-sherry-cask-904-special-release-700-ml","title":"Filey Bay Yorkshire Single Cask Oloroso Sherry Cask #904  Special Release 700 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eFiley Bay Yorkshire is a special release single cask whisky distilled and matured in Yorkshire. This sherry casked expression has been aged in an Oloroso sherry cask for a minimum of 6 years before bottling. This whisky has aromas of almonds, oak, cherries and sultanas with a hint of smoke at the back. On the palate, there are notes of spices, citrus fruits, sherry and a slight sweetness. The finish is lingering with hints of oak, nuttiness and a delicate bitterness. This is a unique whisky as it is a small batch release, with only 700 bottles produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Filey Bay Oloroso Sherry Cask #904\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePour it neat and take your time — only 700 bottles exist. 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