Penderyn Copperopolis - Whisky Review

Time for another dram!

A Single Malt Welsh Whisky with a Sweet Red Wine Finish

A bit about

Made by Penderyn Distillery, the Copperopolis is No. 12 of Penderyn's Icons of Wales Series. It has 46% ABV, is non-chill-filtered and has a beautiful natural golden colour.

Penderyn has three distilleries, with the Swansea one being the last to open, in 2023, in the powerhouse of the old copperworks building.

The name 'Copperopolis' is related to Swansea's history, as from 1720 to 1924, 90% of the UK's copper and 50% of the world's copper was processed in the Swansea area.

Time to try it

Nose: Sweet, lightly floral, fruity, with dark forest fruit, plums and cherries, you can sense the wine influence from the beginning

Palate: More dark fruit and spice, all covered in a coat of honey sweetness (less sweet than the nose), with a very enjoyable mouthfeel

Finish: Dark chocolate, with a bit of oakiness, orange and cherries.

Pros and Cons

This has easily become my favourite from Penderyn. It has the right amount of sweetness, flavours, ABV, texture, pretty much everything for it to be a delicious whisky for sipping.

The only real downside I can think of so far is the availability, as it's not part of Penderyn's core range, so I'm not entirely sure how long it will be available for.

As a side note, I'm a big fan of the bottle's design -I think it's the best presentation for this whisky.

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In Conclusion

Priced at £ 65 on most UK websites, I think the Peneryn Copperopolis is a beautiful whisky, ideal for sipping.

If you want to give this whisky a try, you can find it here

As always, please drink responsibly.

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