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First Distillation

When
1887-12-25
Where
Glenfiddich Distillery
Part of
Glenfiddich single malt Scotch whisky first produced

The first single malt whisky ran from the stills on Christmas Day, 1887, marking the operational start of the Glenfiddich distillery.

Construction began in 1886 by William Grant and his six sons. The distillery became operational on Christmas Day, 1887, when the first single malt whisky ran from the stills. This event established the production capability of the facility in Dufftown.

Sources

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

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