Penderyn Yma O Hyd (Icons of Wales) 70cl 43%

The 10th release in Penderyn’s Icons of Wales series, YMA O HYD celebrates the patriotic anthem written by Dafydd Iwan and adopted by Wales’s Red Wall football supporters. Produced in partnership with the Football Association of Wales for their 2022 World Cup campaign, this special-edition single malt is non-chill-filtered, bottled at 43% ABV in a 70 cl presentation and matured entirely in American rye casks to deliver a distinctive rye-spiced backbone. TASTING NOTES - Nose, YMA O HYD greets you with fragrant florals woven through baking spices. Rich notes of toffee and caramel mingle with baked apple and pear, offering an inviting warmth and a hint of orchard sweetness that sets the stage for the palate. TASTING NOTES - Palate, smooth and generous, with layers of sweet caramel and sultana fruit. Baked apples dusted with cinnamon lead into a core of peppery oak spice, while subtle waves of ginger and clove add a spicy flourish that balances the fruit-driven sweetness. TASTING NOTES - Finish, A lingering caramel sweetness carries through the finish, joined by gentle herbal undertones and a final flourish of peppery spice. The result is a lasting, warming echo that invites another sip. SERVE - Pour neat into a tulip-shaped glass at room temperature to fully appreciate the aromatic complexity. For those seeking a gentler introduction, add a few drops of spring water or serve over a single large ice cube to unlock deeper spice and fruit nuances.