Penderyn Swansea Copperworks Distillery

Welsh whisky experiences in Swansea and Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons)

Penderyn Swansea Copperworks Distillery is part of the award-winning Penderyn Distillery family, joining the original distillery in Penderyn within Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park and its sister distillery in Llandudno. Located in Swansea’s historic Hafod-Morfa Copperworks site, the distillery brings together Welsh industrial heritage and modern whisky-making in a striking riverside setting.

Set within one of Swansea’s most important historic industrial areas, the distillery offers visitors the opportunity to discover the story of Welsh whisky through guided tours, tastings and immersive visitor experiences. The restored copperworks buildings provide a distinctive backdrop, connecting the area’s industrial past with Penderyn’s internationally recognised whisky production.

Visitors can explore the distillery process, learn about the craftsmanship behind Penderyn’s single malt whiskies and sample a range of award-winning spirits produced in Wales. The visitor experience combines heritage, food and drink culture, and contemporary Welsh craftsmanship, making it popular with whisky enthusiasts, couples, groups and visitors exploring South Wales.

As part of the wider Penderyn Distillery network, Swansea Copperworks complements the original Brecon Beacons distillery experience while offering a different perspective rooted in Wales’ industrial and maritime history. Together, the distilleries help tell the evolving story of modern Welsh whisky production across the country.

Located close to Swansea city centre and the South Wales coast, Penderyn Swansea Copperworks Distillery also provides a strong base for visitors combining city breaks, coastal experiences and wider journeys into Bannau Brycheiniog.

Penderyn Swansea Copperworks Distillery offers a distinctive Welsh whisky experience, blending history, craftsmanship and contemporary culture within one of Wales’ most iconic industrial heritage sites.