Officially opened in June 2008 by HRH The Prince of Wales, the 850,000 visitor centre for Penderyn Whisky has experienced a steady stream of visitors wishing to visit one of the very few independently owned distillerries in the UK. The centre is housed in one of the sites existing buildings, which has been reclad in black stained, whaney edged, sawn oak panels, giving it a unique presence in the landscape. In line with the whisky itself, the visitor centre is deliberately understated and expresses a beautiful handcrafted quality. The centre offers views into the still, bottling area and cooperage store, whilst using barrels to act as space dividers, which guide visitors from the double height entrance lobby to a tasting bar made of black slate with a glass inlay. Winner of 2009 RIBA Award (David Archer Architects with Spaced Out Architecture Studio)