Pronounced “Da-vee-lay” (Scottish Gaelic for “two thousand”), Dà Mhìle was founded by John Savage-Onstwedder, a Dutch cheesemaker and organic farming advocate. The distillery is located on Glynhynod Farm in Ceredigion, West Wales, and operates alongside the family’s award-winning cheese business.
🏭 Distillery Overview
- Location: Llandysul, Ceredigion, West Wales
- Founded: 2012 (first whisky commissioned in 1992)
- Philosophy: 100% organic, sustainable, and farm-based
- Notable First: Commissioned the world’s first organic whisky from Springbank in 1992
- On-site: Distillery, cheese dairy, farm shop, and visitor center
🥃 Whisky Highlights
| Expression | Type | Notes |
| Dà Mhìle Organic Single Malt | Single Malt | Matured in sherry casks, smooth and fruity |
| Tarian | Single Malt | Rich, spicy, aged in Oloroso casks |
| Loch Lomond Organic | Historic Release | First organic whisky (1992), now a rarity |
🍸 Other Spirits
| Spirit | Type | Notes |
| Seaweed Gin | Botanical Gin | Infused with seaweed from Newquay Bay |
| Botanical Gin | Dry Gin | Herbal, citrusy, with 20+ botanicals |
| Orange Liqueur | Citrus Liqueur | Sweet, zesty, made with organic oranges |
🌟 What Makes Dà Mhìle Unique
- Organic Pioneer: First to produce certified organic whisky
- Farm-to-Bottle: All production on a working organic farm
- Sustainability: Solar-powered stills, local ingredients, zero-waste ethos
- Cultural Fusion: Scottish Gaelic name, Welsh location, Dutch founder
- Cheese Pairings: Famous for pairing whisky and gin with artisan cheeses
Dà Mhìle is a true gem in the world of craft distilling—eco-conscious, artisanal, and deeply rooted in the Welsh landscape. Whether you’re sipping their seaweed gin or exploring their sherry-aged single malts, you’re tasting a spirit of place and purpose.