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It will be the first whisky distillery in North Wales for 100 years and one of only four in Wales in total when Aber Falls becomes operational.

The Abergwyngregyn firm had its state-of-the-art distilling equipment arrived at the 6,000 sq ft facility this week.

But it will be late 2020 before drinkers will be able to taste an amber coloured dram as they wait for the whisky to age.

It will be the first major North Wales whisky distillery since Frongoch near Bala, which closed in 1900.

There will also be gins and Welsh liqueurs produced which will be available far sooner.

The first products to be made available will be two flavoured gins – Rhubarb & Ginger and Orange Marmalade, alongside a premium range of liqueurs, including Salted Toffee, Coffee & Dark Chocolate and Violet.

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James Wright, managing director, Aber Falls Whisky Distillery, said: "Aber Falls is proud to be Welsh, and we want to be a keystone in promoting Wales.

"We’re working closely with local producers to create sustainable products of a high quality, which will herald the area and its natural beauty, both locally and much further afield.

"We’re looking forward to the local community tasting our liqueurs and spirits later in the year, they’ll have to wait a while for the whisky to age though."

Aber Falls Whisky Distillery will also benefit from a visitor centre, offering tastings, tours and master classes where visitors can learn how to craft their own spirits.

The visitor centre is scheduled to open in Spring 2018.

Mr Wright added: “We’re recruiting a local workforce and we’re hopeful the distillery will further boost tourism in the area.”