Gareth Bale has taken an ownership stake in Welsh whisky firm Penderyn Distillery. The Wales captain has become a shareholder in the world-renowned Welsh brand in a partnership Penderyn chief executive Stephen Davies said was a "combination of two global Welsh brands".
Penderyn has not disclosed whether Mr Bale has invested in the company or if his equity stake is in lieu of his ambassadorial role and commitment. However, Mr Davies said the deal is a "substantial commitment on both sides".
"Gareth Bale is an ambassador for Wales as a nation all around the world, and Penderyn is renowned for world class award-winning single malts and other spirits, and is now distributed in over 50 countries. We are very pleased to create this partnership as we continue to build our brands world-wide," said Mr Davies.
