Situated in the Brecon Beacons National Park, Penderyn Distillery produces a range of single malt whiskies and other spirits – my favourite is their Sherrywood finish whisky. Tours are available that take you right into the heart of the distillery, where you can smell the malty aroma and feel the heat coming from the distillery’s unique single copper-pot Faraday stills (pre-book online). The tour also includes a small exhibition about Penderyn and whisky making in Wales and a tasting session (or a miniature bottle to take away with you if you’re driving).
The distillery makes a really nice (and well earned) stop off after a walk up nearby Pen y Fan mountain or the Four Waterfalls Trail.
My tips if you’re thinking of buying a bottle to take home with you then be aware that the more common varieties of whisky, gin and vodka are often available at supermarkets in Wales and are usually cheaper than at the distillery gift shop.