When I first started drinking single malts, I thought the people writing the tasting notes had a skill for nosing and tasting that I could never have. But with practice, I’ve learned how to identify and describe the complex aromas and flavours in my drams.
You can too.
Glenfiddich has been a family business since William Grant laid the very first stones on the site of our distillery with the help of his seven sons and two daughters back in 1886. To this day, William’s descendants continue to own and manage our distillery, looking after our whisky and leading the way for future generations to come.
Following in William’s footsteps is fifth generation Grant family member Kirsten Grant Meikle, who took some time to talk to us about what family means to her and, of course, the difference it makes to the way we produce our award winning single malt.
We spent hours painstakingly deconstructing one of our casks to create a work of art specially commissioned to celebrate the newly designed packaging for our award winning 18 Year Old single malt.
To help us with the task, we enlisted the expertise of Glenfiddich cooper, Sean Caird. He took a moment at the shoot to talk to us about the cask used on the set, as well as his role at our distillery and the importance of having an on-site cooperage.
Recognised wherever a bottle of Glenfiddich is being enjoyed, our triangular bottle and iconic stag have long been known across the world as marks of distinction and quality.
However, styles and practices are forever changing and the Glenfiddich brand has evolved to remain fresh while remaining respectful of our heritage.
We caught up with Paul Kendall, our archivist at The Glenfiddich Distillery. It’s Paul’s job to safeguard our family history, ensuring that each generation’s chapter in our family story can be enjoyed by generations yet to come. We asked Paul to tell us a little bit about how the Glenfiddich brand has matured over the years.
During the summer months, I meet people who don't touch their precious single malts at all. Sometimes it's because they see whisky as a winter drink, other times it's because they say their single malt is sacred, that it should never be mixed with anything, or even served with ice.
