Penderyn Myth Single Malt Welsh Whisky (700ml)

"What is Welsh for Wow!?" - Jim Murray

'Myth' is the second whisky in Penderyn's 'Dragon' range of 41% ABV expressions, along with Celt and Legend. This departs from the distillery's commonly found style of ex-Madeira wine cask-finishing, preferencing ex-bourbon and ex red wine casks. There are less pedestrian flavours of melon and green apple suggested through the vanilla and biscuit-like malt and while it is arguably the fruitier of the three in the collection, it remains a subtle, low-key whisky experience with little to no burn, leaving the impression of a well-made low ABV blend. Non chill filtered.

Other reviews... Just such an addictive verve to this... any cleaner and you could wash your face in it. One of the maltiest Penderyns I've ever encountered. What is Welsh for Wow!? 41% Alc./Vol. 94.5 points - Jim Murrays Whisky Bible 2020

... [+/- 2017 bottling] Not the first time we’re trying this entry-level NAS. Hope they improved it a bit… Colour: straw. Nose: difficult, acidic and full of iron and concrete. Milk, yoghurt, mud, cow stable… Not too sure here… Mouth: better on the palate, with some tropical fruits yet again (much fewer than in the 2007 and 2008 though), probably from fresh bourbon, then some lighter vanilla and touches of barley water. Feels like a blend, with this lightness. Quite some sawdust, not the best part. Finish: medium but a little planky. Flour, tapioca, sawdust… Comments: I had hoped this baby would make it to 80 but the sawdust handicapped it in the end. Good but not quite mythical, I would say. 78 points - whiskyfun.com

2018 Whiskies Of The World Malt Non-Bourbon Cask – Gold
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