Penderyn Icons of Wales #10 - Yma o Hyd

The 10^th in Penderyn’s Icons Of Wales Edition whiskies is called YMA O HYD. This is a patriotic anthem, written by Dafydd Iwan, and has been adopted by the Red Wall (Welsh football supporters). This whisky was produced in partnership with FA Wales as their official whisky for the Wales campaign at the World Cup in 2022.

This 70cl bottle has an abv of 43% and is matured in American Rye Casks.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Fragrant, floral with baking spices, toffee, caramel, baked apples and pears.

Palate: Smooth with notes of sweet caramel, sultanas, baked apples with cinnamon; pepper & oak spices with a hint of ginger & cloves.

Finish: A caramel sweetness with herbal notes and peppery spices.