Glenfiddich
Situated in the whisky town of Dufftown, the Glenfiddich Distillery is home to the world’s most-awarded single malt. The distillery was founded in 1886 by William Grant and is currently run by the fifth generation of his family. Together with his 9 children and a single stonemason, Grant began building his distillery by hand. After a year of work, the distillery stills began production on Christmas day 1887. Grant named his new distillery ‘Glenfiddich’, which is Scots Gaelic for Valley of the Deer.
Glenfiddich produces a range of single malt whiskies and in 1963 became the first distillery to sell single malt scotch whisky outside of Scotland. The distillery continues to push the boundaries of innovation in whisky making today.
Retaining its historic character and charm visitors to Glenfiddich Distillery will discover tall copper tuns, great wooden washbacks and stone-walled warehouses filled with earthy, aged aromas.
A range of tours are offered throughout the year, all led by expert guides and featuring a masterclass tasting of at least four different malts. Glenfiddich Distillery also offers a beautiful gift shop and its converted Malt Barn, which is a fantastic place for tour guests to sample their favourite dram from the well-stocked bar.
Tour
Guided exhibition, highlights tour & tasting
The expert guiding team will lead you through the exhibition, exploring over 130 years of pioneering innovation and independent spirit at Glenfiddich. Following a tour of Stillhouse 2 and Warehouse 1, you can enjoy a tasting of 12 year old, 15 year old, 18 year old and 21 year old Glenfiddich.
Tours are available Wednesday to Sunday from 9:30 to 5:30 with the last tour departing at 3:30.
Booking for tours and the Robbie Dhu Terrace is advised. Please email glenfiddich.bookings@wgrant.com or call the Visitor Centre on +44(0) 1340 820 373
Cost: £20 per adult – courtesy drivers’ tasting packs are available.
Opening Hours
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Accessibility
For mobility requirements, contact Glenfiddich Bookings for a flat tour route: glenfiddich.bookings@wgrant.com
Location
The distillery is just half a mile (0.8km) north of Dufftown, where founder William was born.
The Glenfiddich Distillery,
Dufftown,
Banffshire,
AB55 4DH
Contact Details
Email: info@glenfiddich.com