Founded: 1887 (ESTABLISHED FACT) Location: Dufftown, Speyside, Scotland Founder: William Grant
Founded in 1887 by William Grant and his family in Dufftown. Glenfiddich was among the first distilleries to market single malt whisky internationally (the triangular bottle launched in 1957, and the 12-year-old in 1963, are credited with helping create the modern single malt category). Still family-owned by William Grant & Sons. (source: Wikipedia)
Signature style: Light, fruity, pear, vanilla, gentle oak, sometimes a hint of heather.
Famous expressions: Glenfiddich 12 Year, Glenfiddich 15 Year Solera, Glenfiddich 18 Year, Glenfiddich 21 Year Reserva Rum Cask.
Trivia: Glenfiddich’s 1963 launch of its 12-year-old in the triangular bottle is widely credited with pioneering the modern single malt category outside Scotland. (source: Wikipedia) — ESTABLISHED FACT