Nose: Floral and fruity. Scent of orange blossom, notes of peaches, cherries and orange peel. Sweet vanilla and honey, with a light spice of dried fruits.

Palate – Luscious mouthfeel. Rich sweetness of caramel and honey. Bouquet of dried fruits; raisins, figs and light oak spices.

Finish: Dry oak remains, with a citrus sweetness and a dust of cocoa to the end.

The 12th in Penderyn’s Icons Of Wales Edition whiskies is called Copperopolis. Swansea became known as ‘Copperopolis’ because from 1720, 50% of the world’s copper and 90% of the UK’s copper was smelted in the area. Penderyn’s new distillery is in the Powerhouse of the old Swansea copperworks building.

This 70cl bottle has an abv of 46% and matured in Sweet Red Wine Finish.