Winter lays snow on hills rising over pagoda roofs. Summer colours local fields barley-gold. All year round spring water bubbles in the glen. As alive as that day in 1886 when our founder William laid the first stones that built one of the oldest family-owned Scotch whisky distilleries. Join us at Glenfiddich, in the Valley of the Deer.

Time matters when whisky making. So, while touring the distillery, you’ll visit our original warehouse where you will explore the generations of gently maturing casks. You’ll also learn how we achieve depth and consistency of flavour throughout our range of exceptional whiskies. Then, a tasting of several single malts awaits.

Address:

Dufftown, Banffshire AB55 4DH

This distillery is included as part of our South Speyside Tour.

Directions:

We're just half a mile (0.8km) north of Dufftown, where our founder William was born.

Opening Times:

• 7 days 9.30am-5pm
• Tours from 9.30am & Gift Shop from 10.30am

Podcast:

We interviewed Lauren Mustard, Dufftown Distilleries and VIP Ambassador for William Grant & Sons, who looks after the Balvenie and Glenfiddich Distilleries in our August 2021 podcast.

Lauren tells us about the way Glenfiddich is experimenting with their whisky, the things she loves about both distilleries, and a charming denial of any family connection to the whisky industry, closely followed by several connections. She also tells us the story behind her favourite dram, the never-to-be-repeated, Snow Phoenix.

Tours:

THE GLENFIDDICH EXPLORER TOUR £30

Glenfiddich is one of the few single malt distilleries to remain entirely family owned and is now the World's Most Awarded Single Malt Scotch Whisky, a true reflection of our founder’s innovative nature, passed down through the generations.

Learn about our family of maverick whisky makers, the history of Glenfiddich and the whisky making process on the Glenfiddich Explorer Tour. Enjoy a guided tour followed by a tasting of four whiskies from our collection.

Duration: 90mins

THE GLENFIDDICH MALT MASTER TOUR £75

This in-depth tour will allow enthusiasts to discover the true art of whisky making. Following your distillery tour, visit warehouse 8, home to our unique Solera process and discover what makes our 15 year old such an exceptional dram.

The next part of the Solera journey is the Malt Master’s Blending Room to enjoy a tasting of four cask-strength 15-year-old samples. You will also have the unique opportunity to step into our Malt Master Brian Kinsman’s role - preparing your very own version of Glenfiddich 15 year old by combining different cask samples together. Guests will be able to bottle a small sample of their own creation to keep.

Duration: 2hours30mins

THE GLENFIDDICH MILESTONES TOUR £250

In 1887 our founder William Grant set out to make ‘the finest dram in the valley’. Over 130 years of family ownership Glenfiddich has lived up to this accolade to become one of the world’s best known and best loved single malts. Join with us to discover the key milestones in this remarkable journey.

Experience the wealth of craftsmanship and traditions that are still used today and learn how we balance these with the innovation that has allowed us to create a range of exceptional whiskies.

Following a visit to warehouse 8, we will delve into the hidden depths of our warehouses with a visit to number 12, home to the Malt Master’s Selection. This range of 3 casks has been specially chosen by Malt Master Brian Kinsman and the tour includes filling a 20cl exclusive bottle from the cask of your choice to enjoy at home.

Journey on to the cooperage to see the casks being made followed by the Bottling Hall. We will conclude the visit with a tutored masterclass of a selection of exclusive Glenfiddich single malts. Following the whisky tasting, lunch will be provided where you can relax and enjoy a 2-course meal.

Duration: 4hours

GIFT SHOP

Our gift shop is home to a selection of stylish luxury lifestyle products including clothing, accessories, homeware along with our full range of Glenfiddich and Balvenie whiskies and exclusive distillery bottles. The new product lines feature items primarily from Scotland.