Name: Penderyn Madeira Finish Reviews & Tasting Notes
Brand: Penderyn
SKU: 1007370
Price: 72.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 6.9 (81 reviews)

Patrick, Oct 19, 2020

Very well done. Unique, sweet and smooth. Nice finish.

James, Oct 15, 2020

Good but not outstanding. Initial nose impression was odd, a bit musty. As it oxygenated, the aroma became sweet like light vanilla coffee & cream Taste is more delicate. The vanilla is there. mild spicy burn. Wasn't very complex to me and I didn't pick up on citrus as others have.

Graham, Oct 13, 2020

Delicious

Joel, Oct 5, 2020

This is a weird one, but not in a bad way. Very sweet palate, but unexpected burn going down. Would drink again, not sure if I'd buy.

Adam, Sep 20, 2020

A sweet beginning that goes down very smoothly. Reminds me a lot of Glengoyne. Nice to have a Welsh addition to the collection.

Tracy, Sep 16, 2020

Sweet with a mild to moderate burn. A few drops of water mellows out the burn.

Venables, Sep 12, 2020

Surprised at how much this one burned going down after reading the other feedback. Really didn’t get any sweetness. Kind of has a paint thinner vibe going.

Travis, Sep 12, 2020

Surprisingly good. Very sweet with a tint of spice. Not much burn on the back end. This is definitely a great whiskey to have neat or on the rocks.

Ken, Sep 10, 2020

Spicy mouth, smooth at swallow, warm down the throat. Very pleasant.

Alec, Aug 30, 2020

Sweet and smooth. Banana Bread on the nose.

Ivan, Aug 27, 2020

I liked it, tasted like a sweet and smooth scotch.

Frank, Aug 27, 2020

This is an underrated whiskey from Wales. It’s one of the most smoothest scotch with no after burn and sipping delight. It’s very smooth and has great Vanilla notes and caramel aromas -mild notes, I would compare it to a basil Hayden with skotch character and stable flavor throughout.

Kelly, Aug 23, 2020

Smells like pinot gris and tastes like a nice brandy. Sweet and warming.

jerry, Aug 22, 2020

Sweet smell nice sweet on the front but the finish is a little harsh still drinkable though

Travis, Aug 22, 2020

Smooth easy drinking. Good Transition if you are looking to explore something more like a Bourbon but with a more tame sweetness. Don’t think it will make the home bar cut though

Stephen, Aug 21, 2020

Lovely and warm!

Michael, Aug 15, 2020

"Nose: Lots of vanilla and baking spices make up the dominate notes on the nose. Sweet smelling but with a younger snap to it. Palate: More baking spices and a sweetness of a vanilla custard that smooths it out. A zestiness brightens everything. Finish: Some herbal notes like you’d find walking in your garden. The vanilla carries through to the finish but more in a vanilla wafer cookie flavor. Finish is shorter than you want."

Scott, Aug 15, 2020

Hated the taste.

Andres, Aug 8, 2020

Really sweet smell but the taste was bitter. Hints of vanilla and lemon peel

Eric, Aug 7, 2020

Very smooth, hint of vanilla

Robert, Aug 4, 2020

Burn up front, once you get past that can taste the vanilla and sweetness.

John, Aug 3, 2020

Big burn indeed. A little lopsided. Lots of vanilla and general sweetness. Maybe some raisin and herbs on the back end.

Christopher, Jul 31, 2020

Big burn up front, then vanilla and lemon peel with herbal flavors in the background and finally finished biscuitty and malty. Rough at the start, but friendly at the end. Solid stuff

Gregory, Jul 20, 2020

Very smooth to the point I agree a little watery but a great after dinner sweet bourbon 🥃.

Nicholas, Jul 18, 2020

Super sweet, enjoyable dram. Not very complex but enjoyable nonetheless. Get big vanilla custardy flavor on the nose all the way through the finish. A little biscuit too. Finish is real short, not a ton of spice.

Brian, Jul 5, 2020

Looks and tastes watery. Inverse from most whiskeys, it starts weak, and then gets more character as the ice settles in. Maybe it'd be good neat?

Brian, Jul 5, 2020

Looks and tastes watery, despite being 46% ABV. Oddly, while most whiskeys are initially harsh until the ice settles in, this one starts calm/plain and gets more character after a few minutes on ice. Maybe this means it would be good neat?

Timothy, Jul 4, 2020

Very light drink with minimal flavor.

Jeff, Jul 3, 2020

Good over ice ball.

Jason, Jun 29, 2020

Smooth, vanilla notes, nice finish

Tom, Jun 28, 2020

Too sweet

Derrick, Jun 26, 2020

Vanilla nose. Good amount of sweet. A touch of water smoothed it nicely.

Holly, Jun 17, 2020

Very sweet, but enjoyable.

David, May 26, 2020

Straw colored in the glass. Strong madeira nose - a deep grape bordering on umami (like an umeboshi without the sourness). Palate is vanilla sweetness, sweet herbs. Custardy, coats the palate and has a moderately hefty mouthfeel. Some cocoa comes out with aeration. Finish is short and sweet, vanilla forward. A good everyday sipper - haven't tried much from Penderyn but this definitely makes me want to try more!

Matthew, May 9, 2020

Smooth and sweet. I enjoyed it.

Angela, May 4, 2020

Delicious and sweet. But taste was very short lived.

Shauna, May 2, 2020

VERY sweet, sugary almost, creamy, and smooth, with a slight oak taste. I like it!

Bruce, Apr 30, 2020

This one did not grab me. Light in color for a maderia cask. Not complex enough for me.

Jeremy, Apr 28, 2020

Not bad at all. Very smooth and simple. Good sweet finish. Enjoyable

Alison, Apr 28, 2020

Smooth & not too sweet. I enjoyed

Paul, Apr 25, 2020

Smooth no burn. Flavorful but not harsh. Solid.

Jonathan, Apr 25, 2020

Not my favorite but definitely enjoyable. Very nice and strong vanilla and caramel scent.

Weiyi, Apr 24, 2020

Very smooth and delicious! Not smokey at all.

Chris, Feb 28, 2020

Quite smooth, reasonably sweet, and very enjoyable. Might have to get the full bottle of this one.

Jon, Feb 12, 2020

It was sweet but not too sweet. I really enjoyed the tasting. I hope to get a full bottle next.

Chad, Feb 1, 2020

I thought it was pretty flat in favor other that just sweet

Cortland, Jan 12, 2020

Very good. Madeira finish really stands out.

Brian, Jan 8, 2020

Fruit and jammy nose, sweet on the first sip. Finish is short but smooth. Some peat that dissolves on the rocks.

Austin, Nov 23, 2019

This was well balanced and smooth

Tomas, Nov 22, 2019

Shy boy

Stephen, Nov 11, 2019

Too sweet for my taste.

Matt, Nov 2, 2019

Acidic, woody, orange taste with a lingering white wine finish.

Matthew, Oct 12, 2019

Not a fan.

Douglas, Oct 5, 2019

My new fav. LOVED it the my tasting box and lamented that it’s not carried near me, and a couple months later it’s stocked at my local liquor store! Score! I tend to like sweeter, more mellow whiskies... this one is tops.

Brent, Sep 9, 2019

First sip I was not too impressed. Added a couple of drops of water and wow! Great whiskey!

Marcus, Aug 3, 2019

Very smooth and sweet. Good for sipping after dinner

Brian, Jul 26, 2019

Very fruity with a simultaneous bite. Responds well with a few drops of water. Absolutely taste of the Madeira dominant in this one. Great legs and finish.

John, Jul 5, 2019

Got this in the Tale of Three Whiskies... tasting box. Great flavors... good drinking whisky.

Jason, Jul 3, 2019

Got this in the "A Tale of Three Whiskies" tasting box. I was surprised and glad to discover that this was the first Penderyn I have truly enjoyed (not that I have had more than a couple in the past). It's elegant and fresh, teasingly herbal behind an up-front butterscotch/toffee profile. Sweet but subtle. Tasted in a Glencairn glass.

Joe, Jun 27, 2019

I was expecting this to be way too sweet, but was pleasantly surprised with the flavors and finish. Great dessert drink or an option when you’re looking for something lighter. I enjoyed it.

Mike, Jun 19, 2019

Makes a good desert treat. Pretty sweet flavoring.

Angela, May 21, 2019

Vanilla notes and herbaceous.

Antti, Apr 21, 2019

It is an outstanding, balanced, Welsh Whisky with a rich & clean birth; while a thick & crisp life leads to a balanced death of medium length.

Ryan, Mar 23, 2019

Sweet

Jason, Feb 23, 2019

Initially the nose has a Scotch peaty feel, but the initial burn on the lips makes this a bit harsh for me. It has a sweetness in the background, average whiskey at best.

chris, Jan 14, 2019

fruitish

Holly, Dec 30, 2018

Citrus and light. Was neat to try a Welsh whiskey not sure I’d buy a bottle though. Has a hoppy flavor.

Greg, Dec 29, 2018

Great flavor. Really explodes on the tongue and smells great too! I wish Flaviar would sell more of thier samples; I would buy a bottle of this stuff.

Patrick, Dec 26, 2018

Vanilla notes and herbaceous.

John, Dec 18, 2018

Awesomely sweet bouquet. Fruity splash and a smooth finish. Very tasty!

Matthew, Dec 14, 2018

Strong sugar/sweet aroma. Gentle and easy to drink.

Elson, Dec 9, 2018

Sweet, fruity, tropical notes. Heavy wine influence with whiskey finish.

Amanda, Dec 9, 2018

Smells like pineapples/tropical fruit. Tastes tangy and fruity, a bit overwhelmingly. Couldn’t taste much beyond it. Short to medium finish

Austin, Dec 8, 2018

Tastes like if sweet tarts made whisky

Jeffry, Dec 8, 2018

not much of a nose.Sweet flavor is pleasant. Burns a bit at the end

Matt, Dec 8, 2018

Excellent flavor profile, but too sweet for me personally.

Alex, Dec 8, 2018

Very smooth. Light and fruity taste with a slight burn on the finish.

Allison, Dec 8, 2018

Not good, way to sweet

Gregory, Dec 7, 2018

Interesting

Alexander, Dec 7, 2018

This was surprisingly good for being so subtle. It almost has a Gin quality to it on the nose and initial taste, but then goes light and sweet with some tropical fruit notes. Nice subtle burn on the finish.