Glenfiddich single malt Scotch whisky first produced (1887)

Glenfiddich single malt Scotch whisky was first produced at the Glenfiddich distillery in Dufftown, Scotland, in December 1887. The distillery was founded in 1886 by William Grant, who began construction with his six sons. The first spirit ran from the stills on Christmas Day, 1887, marking the operational start of the facility.

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Background. The Glenfiddich distillery is located in the Scottish burgh of Dufftown, within the glen of the River Fiddich. The name Glenfiddich derives from the Scottish Gaelic Gleann Fhiodhaich, meaning "valley of the deer." Dufftown is known for its whisky-based economy, producing more whisky than any other town in Scotland. The distillery is owned by William Grant & Sons, which is headquartered in Dufftown.

Construction. William Grant founded the Glenfiddich distillery in 1886. In that year, Grant and his six sons started the construction of the facility. The company was established in 1887, and the distillery was operational on Christmas Day, 1887, when the first single malt whisky ran from the stills.

Production. Glenfiddich is a single malt Scotch whisky, meaning it is distilled at a single distillery using a pot still process from malted barley. The first single malt whisky ran from the stills on Christmas Day, 1887. The water source for the whisky is the Robbie Dhu springs nearby to the distillery.

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