The Glenfiddich Distillery was built by William Grant between 1886 and 1887 and began production on Boxing Day 1887. In 1892 the founder took a break from managing Glenfiddich Distillery to establish the nearby Balvenie Distillery, also still owned by William Grant & Sons. In 1963, the distinctive three-sided Glenfiddich bottle was introduced. In the same year, the distillery also launched the first official single malt whiskey ever.

Glenfiddich 40 years matured the entire time in a combination of ex-bourbon and sherry casks. Bottled at a mild 48.2% ABV. Alcohol. Batch limit to 600 bottles worldwide.

Aroma: Dried fruits, hints of dark chocolate and roasted coffee beans, dark fruit notes and polished leather.

Taste: Sweet with dried figs and dates, dried apricots and caramel, spicy with cloves, burnt wood and chocolate.