Pronounced âDa-vee-layâ (Scottish Gaelic for âtwo thousandâ), DĂ MhĂŹle 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 familyâs award-winning cheese business.
đ 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 worldâs first organic whisky from Springbank in 1992
- On-site: Distillery, cheese dairy, farm shop, and visitor center
đ„ Whisky Highlights
Expression | Type | Notes |
DĂ MhĂŹle 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 |
đž 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 |
đ What Makes DĂ MhĂŹle 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
DĂ MhĂŹle is a true gem in the world of craft distillingâeco-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.