Dà Mhìle Distillery – Frequently Asked Questions

Dà Mhìle Distillery is based at Glynhynod Farm near Llandysul in Ceredigion, West Wales.

Our family-run distillery forms part of a working organic farm that is also home to our sister business, Caws Teifi Cheese.

Dà Mhìle means “two thousand” in Scottish Gaelic.

The name comes from our original organic whisky project, which was created in anticipation of the new millennium.

The Dà Mhìle story began in 1992, when our founder, John Savage-Onstweddar, commissioned an organic whisky from Springbank Distillery in Scotland.

The whisky was first bottled in 1999 to celebrate the millennium and marked the beginning of Dà Mhìle.

In 2012, Dà Mhìle opened its own distillery at Glynhynod Farm in Ceredigion, allowing us to begin distilling our own organic spirits here in Wales.

Dà Mhìle commissioned what is recognised as the first organic whisky of the modern era.

In 1992, our founder commissioned Springbank Distillery in Scotland to produce an organic whisky, which was first bottled in 1999 in celebration of the millennium.

This pioneering project led to the creation of Dà Mhìle and our continuing commitment to organic distilling.

Following our original 1992 organic whisky project, Dà Mhìle commissioned another organic whisky for the millennium.

Distilled in 2000 at Loch Lomond Distillery, this became the world's first organically certified grain whisky. Some of this whisky was matured for many years before being released as our Millennium Cask Reserve.

Dà Mhìle opened its own distillery at Glynhynod Farm in 2012.

Since then, we have distilled our organic spirits here in Ceredigion, using natural spring water from the farm and producing whisky, gin and other spirits in small batches.

Yes. Dà Mhìle is an independent, family-run Welsh distillery based at Glynhynod Farm in Ceredigion.

The farm is also home to Caws Teifi Cheese, our family's artisan cheesemaking business, which has been producing cheese here since 1982.

Yes. Organic production has been at the heart of Dà Mhìle since our first whisky was commissioned in 1992.

Our spirits are certified organic by the Soil Association and we use certified organic ingredients throughout our range.

Dà Mhìle spirits are certified organic by the Soil Association.

Organic certification provides independent standards and traceability for the organic ingredients and production methods used to create our spirits.

Organic principles have shaped life and production at Glynhynod Farm for decades.

For us, organic distilling is not simply a label on the bottle. It is part of a wider approach to farming, food and drink production that has developed here over generations.

Organic certification describes how ingredients are grown, handled and processed rather than prescribing a particular flavour.

The character of a spirit is influenced by its raw ingredients, fermentation, distillation and, where relevant, maturation.

For Dà Mhìle, using organic ingredients is about how we choose to make our spirits as well as the quality and character of the finished drink.

Yes. Dà Mhìle produces certified organic gin at our distillery at Glynhynod Farm in West Wales.

Our gins are distilled in small batches using certified organic ingredients and include established favourites alongside occasional seasonal and limited releases.

Our gin range includes Botanical Gin, Seaweed Gin, Oak-Aged Gin and Sloe Gin, alongside occasional seasonal and special releases.

Each has its own character, from traditional botanical flavours to barrel ageing and more unusual ingredients.

Dà Mhìle Seaweed Gin is an organic Welsh gin made with seaweed among its botanicals.

The seaweed contributes a distinctive savoury, maritime character and gives the gin a connection to our location in West Wales.

Our Oak-Aged Gin combines the botanical character of gin with additional flavours gained through time spent in oak.

Barrel ageing can introduce greater depth and complexity while retaining the underlying botanical character of the gin.

Yes. Sloe Gin forms part of the Dà Mhìle range.

It combines the fruit character of sloes with our approach to organic, small-batch spirit production.

Yes. Alongside our established range, we occasionally produce seasonal and limited releases.

Small-batch production gives us the freedom to experiment with different botanicals, ingredients and styles, so the available range can change throughout the year.

Yes. Dà Mhìle produces organic rum at our distillery at Glynhynod Farm in West Wales.

Like our other spirits, our rum is made in small batches using certified organic ingredients.

Yes. Dà Mhìle rum is distilled at our own distillery at Glynhynod Farm near Llandysul in Ceredigion, West Wales.

Dark Skies Rum is one of our Welsh-made organic rums, distilled at Dà Mhìle Distillery in Ceredigion.

It forms part of our wider range of small-batch organic spirits produced here at Glynhynod Farm.

Yes. Our interest in cask maturation isn't limited to whisky.

We also produce barrel-aged spirits, including rum, allowing the spirit to gain additional flavour, colour and complexity from time spent in wood.

Yes. Dà Mhìle produces a much wider range of organic spirits and liqueurs.

Our range has included vodka, apple brandy, absinthe, Limoncello and Orange 33 alongside our Welsh whisky, gin and rum.

Some are regular products while others are seasonal or limited releases.

Yes. We produce small-batch organic liqueurs at Dà Mhìle Distillery in West Wales.

Our liqueur range includes products such as Orange 33 and Limoncello, with availability depending on current production and seasonal releases.

Orange 33 is Dà Mhìle's organic orange liqueur, produced at our distillery in West Wales.

It has a rich citrus character and can be enjoyed on its own or used as an ingredient in cocktails and mixed drinks.

Yes. We produce our own organic Limoncello at Dà Mhìle Distillery.

It is part of our small-batch liqueur range and offers a bright, citrus-led contrast to our darker and barrel-aged spirits.

Yes. Dà Mhìle produces organic Absinthe at Glynhynod Farm.

It is one of the more unusual spirits in our range and reflects our willingness to explore spirits beyond the more familiar worlds of whisky and gin.

Yes. We produce vodka at Dà Mhìle Distillery and occasionally use it as the basis for seasonal and flavoured releases.

Our limited releases allow us to experiment with different organic ingredients, fruits and flavours.

Yes. Dà Mhìle produces organic Apple Brandy as part of our wider range of Welsh-made spirits.

Fruit spirits and liqueurs give us another opportunity to work with different ingredients and flavours beyond grain and botanicals.0

Yes. Fruit features in several Dà Mhìle products.

Our range has included Apple Brandy, Orange 33, Limoncello and seasonal fruit-based spirits and liqueurs.

Availability varies because some are produced only in small or seasonal batches.

Our spirits are distilled at Dà Mhìle Distillery on Glynhynod Farm near Llandysul in Ceredigion, West Wales.

Whisky, gin, rum and other spirits are produced here in small batches using certified organic ingredients.

Our still is called Ceridwen.

She sits at the heart of Dà Mhìle Distillery at Glynhynod Farm and is used to produce our range of organic spirits.

Our still, Ceridwen, is powered by steam generated using timber felled on Glynhynod Farm.

We replant trees to replace those used, creating an almost carbon-neutral method of heating our still and allowing us to make use of a renewable resource grown here on the farm.

Dà Mhìle is a small, independent and family-run distillery.

We distil in relatively small batches and produce a combination of established spirits and limited releases rather than concentrating on large-scale production.

Small-batch production gives us the freedom to experiment with ingredients, casks and maturation.

When a particular spirit, cask or batch develops an interesting character, we may release it in limited quantities rather than attempting to reproduce it indefinitely.

That means some Dà Mhìle releases are genuine one-offs. Once they're gone, they're gone.

Glynhynod is our family farm near Llandysul in Ceredigion, West Wales.

It is home to Dà Mhìle Distillery and Caws Teifi Cheese and has been at the centre of our family's approach to organic farming and artisan food and drink production for decades.

Yes. Dà Mhìle Distillery is located on our working family farm, Glynhynod Farm.

The distillery uses natural spring water from the farm, while timber from the farm woodland is used to generate steam to heat our still.

The farm is also home to Caws Teifi Cheese and our farm shop.

Yes. Our shop isn't limited to spirits.

Alongside Dà Mhìle whisky, gin, rum and liqueurs, we sell selected products from Glynhynod Farm and our sister business, Caws Teifi Cheese.

Our farm honey includes Wildflower Honey and Soft Set Honey, subject to availability.

As a small-scale farm product, availability can vary throughout the year.

Yes. Glynhynod Farm Honey is available through the Dà Mhìle online shop when in stock.

Because production is naturally limited, individual varieties may occasionally sell out.

Yes. Dà Mhìle Distillery and Caws Teifi Cheese are sister businesses based at Glynhynod Farm.

Caws Teifi Cheese began producing artisan cheese here in 1982, while Dà Mhìle grew from the family's later exploration of organic whisky before establishing its own distillery on the farm in 2012.

Caws Teifi Cheese is our sister business at Glynhynod Farm and has been producing artisan Welsh cheese here since 1982.

Its best-known cheeses are based on a traditional Gouda-style recipe, and the dairy produces a range of artisan cheeses alongside organic cultured butter and other dairy products.

Yes. Caws Teifi Cheese is available from our farm shop at Glynhynod Farm alongside Dà Mhìle spirits and other selected farm products.

Caws Teifi Cheese also has its own online shop.

Yes. You can visit us at Glynhynod Farm near Llandysul in Ceredigion, West Wales.

The farm is home to Dà Mhìle Distillery, Caws Teifi Cheese and our farm shop. We also offer pre-booked spirit tastings, subject to availability.

Yes. We offer whisky tastings at Glynhynod Farm.

Our whisky tasting lasts approximately one hour and includes three Dà Mhìle whiskies, subject to availability, alongside an introduction to the distillery and the spirits we produce.

Yes. Gin and rum tastings are available at Glynhynod Farm.

The tasting lasts approximately 45 minutes and includes a selection of four Dà Mhìle gins and a rum, subject to availability.

Our tastings take place in the 17th-century gallery at Glynhynod Farm.

The gallery forms part of the historic farm buildings and overlooks the working distillery, creating an intimate setting in which to discover the spirits produced here.

Selected tasting experiences can include food from Glynhynod Farm, including Caws Teifi Cheese.

Availability and the exact offering depend on the tasting booked, so please check the current tasting options when making a reservation.

Yes. You can buy Dà Mhìle whisky, gin, rum, liqueurs and other spirits from our farm shop at Glynhynod Farm.

The shop also sells Caws Teifi Cheese and a selection of other farm and local products.

Yes. A number of Dà Mhìle spirits are available in miniature sizes, subject to availability.

Miniatures are a good way to discover different Dà Mhìle spirits or give them as gifts.

Yes. We produce curated miniature collections containing selections from the Dà Mhìle range.

The combinations available can change depending on current products and seasonal releases.

Yes. We offer whisky gifts including sets combining Dà Mhìle Welsh whisky with whisky glasses, subject to current availability.

Our wider gift range can also include miniature collections and other Dà Mhìle products.

Visiting Glynhynod Farm is one of the best ways to discover the Dà Mhìle range.

We offer pre-booked whisky tastings and gin and rum tastings, subject to availability, giving visitors an opportunity to try several spirits and learn more about how they're made.

Miniature bottles and miniature collections are also available for selected products.

Yes. Dà Mhìle whisky, gin, rum, liqueurs and other spirits can be purchased directly through our online shop.

Because many of our products are made in small batches, availability can change as individual releases sell out.

The best place to find our current range is directly through the Dà Mhìle online shop or at our farm shop at Glynhynod Farm near Llandysul.

Selected Dà Mhìle products are also available from independent retailers.

We use Royal Mail for our online deliveries.

Orders are normally sent using Royal Mail 48, although Royal Mail 24 may also be used depending on the order and delivery requirements.

Current delivery options and charges are shown during checkout.

Our core products are generally available throughout the year, but availability can vary.

We also produce seasonal, experimental and limited-edition spirits that may only be available for a short time.

We are a small-batch distillery rather than a mass producer.

Some spirits are produced from individual casks, seasonal ingredients or limited batches. Once these have sold, exactly the same release may not be available again.

Item Whisky should normally be stored upright in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and large changes in temperature.

Unlike wine, whisky does not continue to mature once it has been bottled.

No. Whisky develops its character while maturing in a wooden cask.

Once bottled, the maturation process effectively stops. A properly stored unopened bottle can remain in good condition for many years, but a 10-year-old whisky kept in its bottle for another 10 years does not become a 20-year-old whisky.