Penderyn Distillery are delighted to announce that superstar footballer Gareth Bale has become a shareholder of the business and will be a global ambassador for Penderyn’s spirit brands. Bale, who is on his way to the World Cup as the pivotal player in the Welsh football team, is proud to be creating this world class partnership with the internationally acclaimed …
Penderyn in Patagonia
At the end of March 2022, Professor Brian Morgan, one of the Founders and First Chairman of Penderyn Whisky, and his wife, Yvette, visited Welsh Patagonia following an invitation to give a talk on the Penderyn brand to the Welsh speaking community in the Chubut region. They spent a hugely enjoyable few days touring around some of the interesting historical …
Alun ‘The Glan’ Evans, Dr Jim Swan and Glenn Tutssel – Three People who made Penderyn what it is today
These three men are celebrated in the Exhibition Area of our Penderyn Llandudno Lloyd St Distillery. We thought we would post on our news page for everyone to see. In alphabetical order… Alun John Evans 1953-2016 Founder ‘I heard there was a still for sale…’ Alun Evans was without doubt the central figure in the story of Penderyn Distillery. Back …
Penderyn’s CEO, Stephen Davies on BBC News
On the morning of the 23rd of December 2009, Penderyn’s CEO, Stephen Davies travelled to London to be interviewed on the BBC News channel, which also went out on BBC World. You can see the interview here.
Welsh Legends & Penderyn
Firstly we have ex-Wales captain, Sam Warburton, holding a Penderyn Grand Slam 2019 Edition Whisky. Sam took part in an event in Llanelli for the Cardiff Noah’s Ark Childrens’ Hospital. Then below we have one of Wales’ greatest entertainers, Max Boyce, with another bottle of Penderyn Grand Slam 2019, at the Quay Hotel & Spa, Deganwy, Conwy, at an event …
Penderyn’s CEO Stephen Davies Interviewed on Talk Radio
On Tuesday 15th October Stephen Davies was interviewed by James Max on The Business Breakfast on Talk Radio. You can listen to the interview by clicking here.
Glenn Tutssel (1951-2019)
Glenn Tutssel, Penderyn’s designer, director, and more importantly, friend, passed away recently at the age of 68. Our heartfelt condolences go out to his family – Jane, Lauren and Leon – as well as his many friends and work colleagues at this very sad time. Born in Barry, South Wales in 1951, Glenn was a wonderful designer and craftsman who …
Penderyn presents Warren Gatland with a Celebratory Bottle of our 2019 Grand Slam Whisky – ‘Gatastic’!
Warren Gatland is, and will always be, a legend in Wales. Since he became the Welsh rugby team head coach in 2007 Wales have won four Six Nations titles, three Grand Slams (2009, 2012, 2019), and reached the semi-final of the 2011 World Cup – a period of unparalleled success. After the forthcoming Rugby World Cup in Japan, Warren is …
‘Penderyn whiskies… rank among the best single malts in the world.’
We had a visit from Franz Scheurer all the way from Australia recently. He was a fine fellow with a penchant for motorbikes, whisky and Iranian cigarettes. Franz is a very well respected journalist in the spirits trade and wrote this wonderful article about Penderyn, which included the quote above. Read the full article here.
Penderyn and the Prince of Wales
The Prince of Wales, HRH Prince Charles visited South Wales today and Penderyn were invited to meet him at the Patti Pavilion in Swansea. Penderyn has a history with Prince Charles as he was at the launch of our whisky in St David’s Day 2004, and also opened our Visitor Centre in 2008. The Prince spotted the Penderyn stand and …