Explore Wales Through Whisky: Distilleries, Tours and Tastings to Enjoy This Autumn & Winter
Published on 13 Nov 2026 by Amy Greenwood1.Penderyn Distillery
It can be argued that Penderyn were responsible for putting Wales back on the Whisky map. If you think of Welsh Whisky, Penderyn will undoubtedly be top of the list. From humble beginnings, just a handful of friends chatting over a pint in a pub, to now, a leading award-winning global whisky distillery.
We had to include Penderyn in the list as they now have distilleries and visitor centres across Wales so if you’re staying in one of our cottages in the North, or the South, then the chances are you won’t be too far away from one of their sites.
Here are the 3 locations you can visit:
Brecon Beacons
Pontpren,
Penderyn,
CF44 0SX
Llandudno
Lloyd Street,
Llandudno,
LL30 2YG
Swansea Copperworks
Hafod Copperworks,
Plasmarl,
Swansea,
SA1 2LQ
The first spirit ran from the still on the 14th of September 2000 after years of patient maturation and they’ve gone from strength to strength ever since. The story of Penderyn is fascinating and it’s best experienced during one of their distillery tours.
Tours start from as little as £13.50 for a 60 minute tour, which includes 2 whisky’s of your choice, and experiences range in price depending on the activities included. Tours can be booked online and are available at every site across Wales.
https://shop.penderyn.wales/pages/book-a-tour
2. Aber Falls
If you’re staying in North Wales, then just off the A55 between Llandudno and Bangor you’ll find the Aber Falls Distillery. One of seven whisky distilleries in Wales, and the first in North Wales since the 1900’s, it’s perfectly situated with a lots to do in the surrounding areas.
The distillery was named after the famous Aber Falls waterfall which is located just a stone’s throw away. It’s one of the most spectacular waterfalls in Wales and very easy to get to so we recommend completing the short walk to the falls before heading to the distillery for a well deserved warming whisky.
The Visitor centre is open 7 days a week from 10am-5pm and has a shop and cafe on site. We recommend taking a tour which can be booked for under £15 per person, and if you’re not a whisky fan, perhaps Gin is your preferred sprit of choice, then Aber Falls also offer a Gin Lab Experience, guiding visitors through the process of making gin. You’ll get to choose from a variety of botanicals to create your own gin and you’ll receive a personalised 70cl bottle to take home with you. The whole experience lasts around 2 hours and includes gin & tonics to drink, or a hot/soft drink if you don’t wish to consume alcohol.
https://www.aberfallsdistillery.com
3. Da Mhile
Glynhynod Farm, meaning Remarkable Valley in Welsh, is the home of Da Mhile distillery, and has been owned and run by the Savage-Onstweddar family since 1981.
In 1992, Da Mhile set out on a mission to create the first organic whisky of the modern era and since then have expanded to make a range of organic spirits from Dark Skies Rum to Seaweed Gin, all inspired by their history and their surroundings in Ceredigion.
Surrounded by rolling hills, the farm is a beautiful place to experience these amazing spirits. Whisky Tastings, as well as Gin & Rum Tastings can be booked from around £15 and our held in their beautiful 17th century gallery. You’ll be given a talk about the farm and their history, along with a peek at their still. The tastings run Monday-Friday (excluding bank holidays) and last 1 hour for whisky and 45 minutes for gin & rum.
