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Construction of Glenfiddich Distillery

When
1886
Where
Glen of the River Fiddich
Part of
William Grant & Sons whisky distiller is founded in Dufftown

William Grant and his six sons began building the Glenfiddich distillery in Dufftown in 1886.

In 1886, William Grant started the construction of the Glenfiddich distillery in Dufftown, Scotland. The site was located in the glen of the River Fiddich. This construction effort involved Grant and his six sons, establishing the foundation for the company's operations.

Sources

  1. William Grant & Sons Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-27
  2. Glenfiddich Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-24

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