SMWS code 128 is Penderyn, in Wales. It is an operating distillery, founded in 1900. Any Society bottling numbered 128.x (for example 128.1, 128.42) is a single cask from Penderyn.
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“Penderyn is a Welsh whisky distillery and brand, producing the first commercially available whisky made in Wales since the 19th century. Produced at the Penderyn Distillery, Penderyn is a single malt whisky produced in several expressions, e.g.”From Wikipedia, CC BY-SA
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society bottles single casks under numeric codes rather than distillery names, so a label reading 128.403 means cask 403 from distillery 128. That distillery is Penderyn, in Wales. More on Penderyn at Wikipedia.
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Sold outFeb 2026In short · Penderyn (Wales), 10 years.
“The neat nose revealed mentholated and highly fruity sherry, lots of prunes, figs, mango, marzipan and lychee syrup.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outOct 2025In short · Penderyn (Wales), 11 years.
“Distillery 128 is nestled in the Welsh Brecon Beacons and uses stills that differ from the traditional pot-still norm.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outDec 2024In short · Penderyn (Wales), 6 years.
“The neat nose quivered with big, juicy dark things like Christmas pudding, mincemeat stewing in Cognac, orange oils, hardwood varnish, rosewater and Turkish delight.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outJul 2024In short · Penderyn (Wales), 9 years.
“On the nose we got freeze-dried raspberries, pencil shavings, hay and tropical aromas of passion fruit, lemon and banana.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outSep 2023In short · Penderyn (Wales), 8 years.
“Plenty of fruit on the neat nose – strawberry jam, wine gums, apple pie and preserved pears as well as cherry liqueur.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outAug 2023In short · Penderyn (Wales), 7 years.
“A vibrant, dark ruby colour was followed by the warm scent of black cherries, bergamot, red berries and almonds.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outMay 2023In short · Penderyn (Wales), 8 years.
“The nose was unusual – light and heady, with floral, herbal and perfumed elements – evoking childhood memories of rose petal and musk soap, river weeds, cough mixture…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outApr 2023In short · Penderyn (Wales), 6 years.
Sold outMar 2023In short · Penderyn (Wales), 8 years.
“While honeydew melon and dried apricots soaked in rum, curious aromas of extra virgin olive oil and peach yoghurt coated spicy oak.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outFeb 2023In short · Penderyn (Wales), 6 years.
“Have you ever dipped a biscuit rose de Reims into a glass of champagne?…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outNov 2022In short · Penderyn (Wales), 7 years.
“A slightly more delicate vibe than usual from this typically highly fruity and expressive distillery.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outOct 2022In short · Penderyn (Wales), 8 years.
“On nosing this one neat, some of us, more advanced in years, remembered Carmen Miranda, the Portuguese-born Brazilian samba singer who popularised the festive and…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Other Wales distilleries: 164 Penderyn (double distilled) · all Wales codes
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