A permanent feature here at the Blue Bell Inn Penderyn Welsh Whisky in this instance the limited edition peated expression (a limited bottling of approximately 5,000 per year).  The sweet aromatic smoke of Penderyn Peated single malt whisky is an alluring and unusual expression of their single malt whisky produced each year as a limited bottling.

At premium strength (46% vol) the Penderyn peated single malt whisky is finished to impart a generous flavour of subtle complexity. Hand crafted to perfection, the unique distillation and maturation produces a single malt whisky in which a delicate spirit underlies a medium peaty character with light golden tone.

The Penderyn Peated in this bottle has been aged in ex-bourbon barrels and ex-peated Scotch whisky casks to bring out its appealing character. At a generous 46% ABV, it introduces itself with sweet, aromatic smoke. Under this there are signature notes of vanilla, green apple and refreshing citrus. An array of gentle flavours tempts even the most sophisticated palate, while smoke and vanilla linger on the attractive medium length finish.

This whisky is non-chill filtered and has no added colouring making it a totally natural and true whisky.

 Winner of 'Silver Best in Class' at the International Wines and Spirits Competition World Whisky 'Other' No Age Statement

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Distilled at The Glenlivet distilliary in Speyside, this award winning malt, Nàdurra (gaelic for Natural) is the most natural expression of The Glenlivet. It is batch produced at cask strength using traditional methods.  

Most whiskies are chill-filtered to prevent the liquid becoming cloudy when adding water or ice.  Omitting chill-filtration gives the mouth feel more body and a richer texture, and stays true to the style of whisky that was enjoyed in the 19th century. It turns cloudy at low temperatures because it contains more natural oils from the grain.

The first-fill ex-bourbon casks impart Nàdurra's distinctive vanilla notes.

Character: The pure and natural one
Colour: Pale gold with lemony shades
Nose: Fresh, intense and fragrant
Palate: Crisp, with hints of peaches and vanilla
Finish: Long and dry with a liquorice tang

International Spirits Challenge 2012: Silver,  2011: Silver

International Wine and Spirits Competition 2012: Gold, 2011: Gold

San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2011: Double Gold 

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Laphroaig were awarded Best Single Malt in the World in 2005 by Whisky Magazine, Original Cask Strength Laphroaig is bottled at natural distillery strength with all the depth of genuine taste and texture normally associated with sampling whisky at source.

Matured in seasoned oak barrels, charred before filling to impart a slight sweet vanilla nuttiness. Original Cask Strength Laphroaig is barrier-filtered only just, to remove the small char particles present. This means you will enjoy Laphroaig exactly as it was made. In extremes of temperature and when you add water it may appear a little cloudy - this is the natural condition of a malt of such a peaty pungence and uncompromising purity.

Adding a little water releases a rich aroma of peat smoke with some sweetness and strong hints of the sea.

Laphroaig reccomend that you add twice as much water as whisky to fully appreciate the taste characteristics of Original Cask Strength Laphroiag.  Whisky at cask strength may overpower the palate, but adding water will release the rich aroma of peat smoke with some sweetness and strong hints of the sea.

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COLOUR : Rich deep gold

NOSE: Very powerful, "medicine", smoke, seaweed and ozone characters overlaying a sweetness

BODY: Full and strong

PALATE: A massive peated burst of flavour with hints of sweetness at the end

FINISH: Long and savoury

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