The whisky distillery is located at the historic Hafod Morfa Copperworks in Swansea
Penderyn Distillery is set to open its third distillery in Swansea, Wales, on July 14, 2023. The whisky distillery is located at the historic Hafod Morfa Copperworks.
The completion of this state-of-the-art facility is the result of a collaborative effort between Penderyn Distillery, Swansea Council, Swansea University and several funding sources.
In addition to Penderyn Distillery, The National Lottery Heritage Fund, Swansea Council, Welsh Government Economy and Transport funding, have collectively contributed £15 million (US$20 million) on the project.
The Hafod Morfa Copperworks, a site that played a pivotal role in Swansea's copper industry during the 18th and 19th centuries, has undergone extensive restoration to accommodate the new distillery. The location will also operate as a visitor attraction.
While Penderyn Distillery continues to operate from its existing sites across Wales, the Swansea Council remains committed to the regeneration of the copperworks and the lower Swansea Valley area. With £20 million (US$26 million) in funding secured from the UK Government's leveling-up program, the council aims to further revitalize the area and contribute to the ongoing city center regeneration efforts.
The opening marks a milestone in Swansea's cultural and economic revitalization. With its dedication to preserving Welsh heritage, Penderyn Distillery is poised to contribute to the city's reputation as a must-visit destination.
“Opening our new facility in Swansea is a major step forward for Penderyn as a business and a brand. We are adding a significant amount of additional production capacity to allow the business to continue its trajectory of continued high growth and also beautiful new visitor facilities that will ensure that people can experience our brand story, as well as being able to discover and enjoy world class single malts from Wales,” says Penderyn Distillery's Chief Executive Officer, Stephen Davies.
"We're delighted to hand over this exceptional site to Penderyn Distillery. I'm confident that, using their knowledge and expertise as one of Wales' great modern success stories, this important heritage site will become a fantastic visitor attraction for Swansea,” says Rob Stewart, Swansea Council Leader.
"I'm delighted the Welsh Government has been able to support this development. It's another exciting regeneration project which further develops Swansea as a vibrant city destination. It complements other regeneration projects in the area, as well as supporting economic growth and all year-round jobs, which is enabling broader private sector development and investment," adds Vaughan Gething, Minister for Economy, Welsh Government.
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