Welsh Spirits Worth a Sip (or a Roar)

Welsh Spirits Worth a Sip (or a Roar)

Wales might be known for dragons, castles, and choirs—but their spirits game? Underrated and absolutely worth exploring. Here are some must-try Welsh spirits and an epic cocktail that channels your inner fire-breather.

1. Penderyn Welsh Whisky

A single malt with notes of tropical fruit, vanilla, and a hint of smoke. Basically, what a dragon would sip fireside.

Try it in a simple classic:
Penderyn Old Fashioned

Ingredients:

• 2 oz Penderyn Welsh Whisky

• 1 sugar cube

• 2 dashes Angostura bitters

• Orange peel

• Ice

How to make it:
Muddle the sugar cube with bitters, add Penderyn and ice, stir until chilled, and garnish with an orange twist.

2. Barti Ddu Spiced Rum

Spiced Welsh rum infused with laver seaweed. Sounds weird, tastes awesome.

Try it in:
Barti Ddu & Cola

Ingredients:

• 2 oz Barti Ddu Spiced Rum

• Cola

• Lime wedge

• Ice

How to make it:
Pour rum over ice, top with cola, and finish with a squeeze of lime.

3. Celtic Spirit Company Liqueurs

Elderflower, Blackcurrant, or Sloe—perfect for adding to champagne or gin.

Try it in:
Elderflower Gin Fizz

Ingredients:

• 1 oz elderflower liqueur

• 1 oz gin

• ½ oz lemon juice

• Soda water

• Ice

How to make it:
Shake the liqueur, gin, and lemon juice with ice. Strain into a glass, top with soda water, and garnish with a lemon twist.

4. Brains Beer

Classic Welsh brewery. If you're into ale, this is your moment.

Perfect Pairing:
Serve chilled in a proper pint glass. Pairs great with grilled meats, rugby games, or long-winded pub stories.

5. Welsh Dragon Cocktail

Inspired by a mythical beast: fiery, bold, and a little mysterious.

Ingredients:

• 1 oz Penderyn Welsh Whisky

• ½ oz Green Chartreuse

• 2 dashes bitters

• Lemon twist or flamed orange peel

• Ice

How to make it:
Stir whisky, chartreuse, and bitters with ice. Strain into a rocks glass, garnish with a lemon twist or flamed orange peel for extra dragon energy.