Translated by Bethszabee Garner

Founded in 1887 by William Grant, this family business has managed to preserve, through the generations, the soul of its founder and the spirit of this wild corner of Scotland. In this distillery where the smell of malt and peat fills every nook and cranny, hundreds of barrels stand proudly in rows, displaying their aged wood, while the smoke from the chimneys rises calmly, a silent witness to a rich history. It was here, on Christmas Eve 1887, that William Grant first filled a cask with a purely Scottish whisky, the very first single malt to emerge from an independent distillery, setting itself apart from the blends that were so popular at the time.

Since that first drop, Glenfiddich has preserved and enriched its ancestral expertise. Each stage, from the source to the bottle, is controlled with rare attention and precision. And this process begins long before the distillation itself, in the fields of Scottish barley and the crystal-clear springs of Speyside. Nothing is left to chance: each stage, from malting to aging, follows the precise gestures and requirements established over a century ago. Even the water, drawn from the pure spring of Robbie Dhu, was acquired by the Grant family to ensure the quality of its exceptional single malts.

The pioneering character of Glenfiddich lies as much in the expertise of its artisans as in its ingredients. Cellar master Brian Kidman, guardian of ancestral craftsmanship, oversees the maturation of each whisky, combining rigor and intuition. The copper stills, crafted on site, give each distillation a unique profile. As for the coopers, local artisans, they ensure the perfection of the barrels, monitoring their evolution to offer each single malt a subtle balance between complexity and finesse.

138 years later, Glenfiddich embodies innovation without denying its roots. The distillery continues to push the boundaries of creativity, with rare editions and bold experiments that redefine the world of whisky. Thanks to this relentless quest for excellence, the brand enjoys a worldwide reputation, recognized as one of the most prestigious single malt houses.