Penderyn Masterclass and whisky tasting

For the whisky enthusiast a Penderyn Masterclass and whisky tasting visit is a must! It's one of the most popular tourist attractions in South Wales and you don’t need to be a whisky connoisseur to enjoy the experience. Each Masterclass and whisky tasting is conducted by one of our expert guides or Gillian Howell, our Distiller.

Held in small groups to ensure that each person gets the maximum benefit from the learning experience, a Penderyn Masterclass and whisky tasting begins with a short "getting to know you" session, during which everyone can relax and enjoy some refreshments.

We regret that Masterclasses are not suitable for wheelchair access.

 


 


Then it’s time to start your whisky experience.  Your guide first takes you through the single Malt Whisky Production Process, explaining each step of producing whisky from malting through to bottling.  The depth of the session depends on you.  You have the opportunity to sit back and listen or to ask as many questions as you wish – it’s your time with our whisky experts!

At this stage we also cover the various still designs and distillation processes used by Scottish, Irish and Welsh whisky distillers, and you’ll begin to learn that Penderyn single malt whiskies are unique.  You will learn about the different types of whisky from single malt through to bourbon and Tennessee whiskies and how Welsh whisky differs from Scotch whisky.

Next for the fun and games, in which you take part.  We won’t reveal here what we ask you to do, but you’ll enjoy it!

It’s time to see the still room, where everything should now fall into place. Then a view of the bottling hall where the final product is bottled (we won’t make you wait 5 years for the spirit to mature!). You will see examples of the bourbon and Madeira barrels and your guide is there to answer your questions throughout.

Back in the Boardroom, you now experience how to nose whisky as well as enjoy whisky tasting, using  various expressions of Penderyn single malt whisky - see if you can identify them all!





Your Penderyn Masterclass and whisky tasting session ends with a gift (included in the price) and a Masterclass booklet. Your guide then takes you to the exhibition area and whisky tasting room so that you can browse at your leisure and sample more of our single malt whiskies, vodkas, gins and cream liqueurs if you wish. All in all, an experience not to be missed!

Classes are held by appointment at least twice a month and cost £45.00 per person (to include a gift). Parties of four or more receive a reduction. Why not buy a Penderyn Masterclass and whisky tasting session as a gift.  We've been told that a ticket to our whisky tasting session makes a great father's day gift.

Masterclass and whisky tasting Schedule

February
Friday 10th February - 10:30
Saturday 11th February - 10:30 - full
Friday 17th February - 10:30 - full

March
Saturday 3rd March - 10:30 - full
Friday 9th March - 10:30
Friday 23rd March - 10:30
Saturday 24th March - 10:30 - limited availability
Saturday 31st March - 10:30 - full

April
Masterclass dates for April will be published the first week in February.