Dà Mhìle Distillery: Glynhynod Farm, Llandysul, Ceredigion
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Dà Mhìle is a Welsh whisky distillery on Glynhynod Farm in Ceredigion, west Wales. Wikipedia describes it as the second distillery to produce commercially available whisky made in Wales since the 19th century, and says its existence allowed the European Union to designate Wales as a whisky producing country.
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Dà Mhìle at a glance
Distillery fact | Verified detail |
|---|---|
Producer / distillery | Dà Mhìle |
Country and region | Ceredigion, Wales |
Owner / background | Dà Mhìle family distillery |
Historical context | Dà Mhìle makes organic spirits. Wikipedia lists liqueurs, rum, apple brandy and seaweed gin. A retailer profile from Watson and Pratts describes the distillery as producing the first… |
Whisky identity | Organic Welsh distilling and farm production, whisky expressions require exact producer confirmation |
Visitor information | Check the official operator's website for currently available tours and visitor access. |
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Where is Dà Mhìle Distillery?
The distillery is set on Glynhynod Farm in Ceredigion. According to Wikipedia the farm was first set up as a cheese producing farm.
History
The distillery's first whisky was commissioned to Springbank in 1992, and a second was commissioned in 2000 to Loch Lomond.
The name Dà Mhìle translates to two thousand in Scottish Gaelic (Dwy fil in Welsh), marking the date of that first commissioned whisky, per Wikipedia.
In 2012 the distillery opened on the Glynhynod Farm site, opened by the then First Minister for Wales, Carwyn Jones.
The first Welsh release was aged in Oloroso sherry casks and named Tarian, after Chris Phillips, one of the first patrons.
What it makes
Dà Mhìle makes organic spirits. Wikipedia lists liqueurs, rum, apple brandy and seaweed gin. A retailer profile from Watson and Pratts describes the distillery as producing the first organic whisky, a seaweed infused gin and a blood orange liqueur.
In May 2025 Welsh Country reported that Dà Mhìle was a finalist in the Best of Organic Market (BOOM) Awards with its Organic Single Malt Welsh Whisky. The official website is damhile.co.uk.
Gaps
We did not find an official history page that loaded, so stills, capacity and current ownership are not covered here.
Sources
Sources: Wikipedia, Dà Mhìle Distillery; Welsh Country, 23 May 2025; Watson and Pratts retailer profile. Read on 21 October 2026.
What makes Dà Mhìle distinctive?
Organic Welsh distilling and farm production, whisky expressions require exact producer confirmation
Dà Mhìle whisky bottle and expression comparison
Bottle / expression | Age | ABV | Cask maturation / notes |
|---|---|---|---|
No confirmed regular consumer whisky expression | NAS / edition varies | Check producer label | Organic Welsh distilling and farm production, whisky expressions require exact producer confirmation |
Bottles and editions listed above are documented expressions or historical associations, not live stock or guaranteed current distillery production. Confirm dates, strengths and provenance with the producer.
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Frequently asked questions about Dà Mhìle
Where is Dà Mhìle based?
Ceredigion, Wales.
Who owns or operates Dà Mhìle?
Dà Mhìle family distillery.
What is distinctive about Dà Mhìle?
Organic Welsh distilling and farm production, whisky expressions require exact producer confirmation.
Which whiskies are documented?
No specific regular mature whisky release has been confirmed in this guide.
Can you visit Dà Mhìle?
Check the current official distillery website for tour and visitor arrangements.
Sources and editorial notes
Original research and source links have been preserved. Ownership, production, release schedules and visiting information may change.
Image note: featured whisky photograph is an illustration from the Whisky Clan media library, not a photo of this particular distillery or its products.
Editorial caution: this profile does not establish a verified, regularly available mature whisky bottle. Plans and early spirit releases are not equivalent to consumer whisky stock.
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Cover photograph: Dà Mhìle Distillery farm shop at Glynhynod Farm in Ceredigion Wales. Source: Dà Mhìle Distillery. Original image rights are held by the photographer or source; reuse permission is not confirmed.
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