Da Mhile Seaweed Gin

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Alternatively, head to the wild Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) with Adele Nozedar of Brecon Beacons Foraging to learn all about sustainable sustenance in the mountains, moors and waterways of mid and east Wales, collecting everything from wild garlic to mushrooms. Look out for Nozedar’s gin botanicals experience, where you collect ingredients to flavour spirits. Penderyn Distillery also offers a selection of appointment-only evening and corporate distillery tours, available for groups of between 10-20 people. Cygnet Gin , Swansea There is actually no ‘j’ in Welsh and so ‘gin’ was used initially but ‘jin’ has now become more popular on bottles. Some companies use London dry gin in Welsh i.e. 'jin sych Llundain' but others prefer to use jin sych Cymreig (Welsh dry gin). Whatever the variations, many producers feel it is important to use the Welsh language in their labelling and branding from a simple name to fully bilingual bottles. Visitor tours take around an hour and are available for groups of up to thirty.Each one starts with an introduction of the unique history of the distillery. Guests will also get to taste and smell the ingredients that go into the award-winning spirits. In the heart of the Wye Valley sits the Silver Circle Distillery. Distillery tours are offered for up to thirty guests at a time. Everything from distilling to bottling, is done by hand. This distillery uses locally foraged botanicals, and visitors will learn more about them alongside the gin-making process.

One of the big areas of contention at the moment is that some producers are saying their products are 'Made in Wales' when they aren't. Many producers are pushing for clarity in this area and engagement from the Welsh Government to help establish a way of denoting this so that consumers can make an informed choice. The ancient village of Llanddarog is home to the family-run Coles Distillery. But don’t be fooled by its humble beginnings – this distillery is actually the biggest craft distillery in Wales. This rapid development includes has included both new distilleries and new brands using existing distilleries to produce their local brands. Some of the biggest growth area has been in hyper-localised gins for pubs, restaurants, events, big estates and fledgling gin companies wanting to test their ideas before investing. The companies making these hyper-localised gins for a range of aspiring clients include In the Welsh Wind, Gower Gin, Cygnet Gin and Da Mhile. Over the past 3 years the Welsh Gin Industry has exploded growing from around 5 distilleries in 2017 to 30+ in 2020; more than quintupling on 3 years.A visit to Penderyn Distillery is an opportunity to taste the ‘finest Welsh whiskey money can buy’. A rare, delicate whiskey, Penderyn Single Malt is definitely something you need to try while you’re there. Aber Falls Distillery opened its doors in 2017 and has since won multiple awards for its gins and liqueurs. They prioritise Welsh ingenuity in the crafting process, but that’s not all. Along with other Welsh distilleries, they are working to put Welsh whiskey firmly on the map with a Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) award. What does your dream Welsh break look like? A greatest hits roadtrip? A stylish city break? A remote getaway? All of the above? Talking of foraging, why not get out into the wilds for yourself and see what you can find for a feast of your own. The Severn estuary has been providing much-needed sustenance to locals since Roman times and was once famous for its lave net fishers. You can learn all about the estuary and its links to the life of Wales with Chloe Newcomb Hodgetts of Gourmet Gatherings. Newcomb Hodgetts, as well as being an expert in ecology and marine life, is a professional forager. Book on to the estuary, meadow and hedgerow forage experience and gather up to 30 different ingredients over 90 minutes.

They’re also working to protect the local environment, adopting the sustainable practise of sending waste products on to local farms, for use as fertiliser or feed. While crafting, you get to drink one of their gins, while their distiller explains the process. After you finish, they make you a G&T with your own gin and serve you a delicious platter of food – what more could you want?

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At Cardiff’s first ever Gin School, you get to make your very own gin! Guests distil their own gin, operate their own still, choose their botanicals and then bottle and label their spirits.