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I have really been getting into Single Malt Scotch over the past year after primarily being a big red wine guy for the past 15+ years (and also really enjoying some of the great 100% agave sipping tequilas over the past several years).
I have been sticking mainly to single malt "Scotch" whiskeys(ie. Scotland based whiskeys), due to the strict regulations involved with Scotch production...but I can see right away that the Penderyn distillery in Wales is adhering closely to the standards set by the great many regions throughout Scotland whether it be the Islay, Highland, or Speyside regions. Some of my standout favorites have been the Lagavulin 16 year, the Balvenie Doublewood (second maturation in Spanish Sherry casks), and the Highland Park 12 and 18 year which gives coverage of the Islay, Speyside, and Highland regions (all very different but spectacular in their own way IMO).
The Balvenie has a Scotch that spends its second maturation in Caribbean Rum casks and another that spends its second maturation in Port casks (both definitely on my must try list), so I'm very intrigued by this Penderyn whiskey that spends its second maturation in Madeira casks.
I will have to add this brand to my list of "must tries"...looks really good and that second maturation in Madeira casks following the Bourbon casks should lead to some great flavors!!!
Thanks for the tip Will!!!
