William Grant & Sons whisky distiller is founded in Dufftown
- When
- 1886–1887
- Where
- Glen of the River Fiddich; Glenfiddich Distillery
- Episodes
- 2
William Grant & Sons was established in 1887, following the 1886 start of construction for the Glenfiddich distillery in Dufftown. The distillery became operational on Christmas Day 1887, marking the beginning of a family-owned business that remains headquartered in Dufftown, a town known for its whisky production.
Episodes
- Construction of Glenfiddich Distillery
William Grant and his six sons began building the Glenfiddich distillery in Dufftown in 1886.
- Distillery Becomes Operational
The Glenfiddich distillery became operational on Christmas Day 1887, producing its first whisky.
Background and detail
Background. Dufftown is a burgh in Moray, Scotland, situated on the River Fiddich. It is recognized for its whisky-based economy, producing more whisky than any other town in Scotland. The town hosts several distilleries, including Glenfiddich, which is owned by William Grant & Sons, the largest employer in Dufftown.
Founding of the Company. William Grant & Sons Ltd. is a family-owned company headquartered in Dufftown. William Grant started the construction of the Glenfiddich distillery in 1886 with his six sons. The company was established in 1887 and remains in family ownership, being the largest of the handful of Scotch whisky distillers remaining in family ownership.
Glenfiddich Distillery. The Glenfiddich distillery is located in the glen of the River Fiddich in Dufftown. It was founded by William Grant in 1886. The name derives from the Gaelic for 'valley of the deer'. The distillery became operational on Christmas Day 1887, producing single malt Scotch whisky.
People involved
- William Grant · Founder
- William Grant's six sons · Construction workers
Sources
- William Grant & Sons Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-27
- Glenfiddich Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-24
- Dufftown Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-13
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