SMWS Code 164: Penderyn (double distilled)
Distillery behind Society cask numbers 164.x
SMWS code 164 is Penderyn (double distilled), in Wales. It is an operating distillery, founded in 1900. Any Society bottling numbered 164.x (for example 164.1, 164.42) is a single cask from Penderyn (double distilled).
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About Penderyn (double distilled)
“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 164.403 means cask 403 from distillery 164. That distillery is Penderyn (double distilled), in Wales. More on Penderyn (double distilled) at Wikipedia.
Penderyn (double distilled) in past Outturns 3 bottle(s)
Aug 2026164.3
Strawberry sweetshop implosion
SMWS regionWales
Age7 years
ABV59.8%
ProfileRipe Fruits & Honey
Cask1st fill STR barrique
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 164
RegionWales
In short · Penderyn (double distilled) (Wales), 7 years, Ripe Fruits & Honey.
“An outburst of pear drops and strawberry sweets scattered scrumptious deliciousness over mango slices stewed in red wine, accompanied by balsamic-glazed fresh…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outJul 2026164.2
Marvellous marzipan meringue
SMWS regionWales
Age7 years
ABV61.1%
Cask1st fill ex-bourbon barrel
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 164
RegionWales
In short · Penderyn (double distilled) (Wales), 7 years.
“Like a spring breeze through a laundry line, aromas of pear drops, pear schnapps and banana cream tumbled over crunchy pears and strawberry jelly sweets.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outNov 2025164.1
An embarrassment of riches
SMWS regionWales
Age10 years
ABV61.8%
Cask1st fill shave, toast, re-char barrique
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 164
RegionWales
In short · Penderyn (double distilled) (Wales), 10 years.
“At first, the Panel noted fruity red ales, spiced brown bread, shilling beers, camphor, putty, resinous hardwoods, pine cones and herbal liqueurs.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
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FAQ
Which distillery is SMWS code 164?
SMWS code 164 is Penderyn (double distilled), in Wales. It is an operating distillery, founded in 1900. Any Society bottling numbered 164.x (for example 164.1 or 164.42) is a single cask from Penderyn (double distilled).