Producer Profile: William Grant & Sons

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William Grant and Sons is a 100% family-owned business, now chaired by a fifth generation descendent of William Grant. 

With over 130 years of commitment and experience, they produce some of Scotland's most iconic spirit brands, which are now world famous.

Learn more about the company and the special whisky they produce.

 

"Our global success comes from our collective work ethic and pride and our values."

- William Grant & Sons

 

 

 

The Producer

Iconic and Family-Run

As a fifth generation, 130 year family-run business, a relentless pioneering spirit has been running through the William Grant & Sons stills and beyond, since the first drop flowed on Christmas Day in 1887.

Beginning with revolutionary methods and practices, their innovative approach to whisky production started their ongoing innovation, passion and creativity, for everything they now create.

It has lead to a celebrated luxury portfolio, which includes some of the world’s most iconic spirits brands, including The Balvenie.

They also have the William Grant Foundation with its vision of creating " a Scotland where everyone has the opportunity to thrive", through strengthening local communities and giving opportunities to those who are disadvantaged, as well as sustaining the unique culture and heritage of Scotland.

 

William Grant & Sons workers from late 1880s
"A home where rare characters thrive"
 

The Products

The World's Best-Known Spirits

William Grant & Sons produce some of the world's best-known spirits, including Glenfiddich and Hendrick's Gin.

They are also producer of The Balvenie – a unique range of single malts created by David Stewart MBE. The Balvenie Malt Master was awarded an MBE for services to the Scotch whisky industry by Queen Elizabeth II in 2016.

As of 2022, Kelsey McKechnie was promoted to Malt Master and works alongside David Stewart. Each expression has a very individual taste, but is rich, luxuriously smooth and underpinned by the distinctively honeyed character of The Balvenie.

The Balvenie is dedicated to the five rare crafts that are used to create The Balvenie’s distinctive taste. It is the only distillery that still grows its own barley, uses traditional floor maltings and keeps both coppersmiths and coopers on site – making The Balvenie the most handcrafted of single malts.

A bottle of The Balvenie DoubleWood 12 year whisky can be found in both our Premium Whisky and Food Gift Basket, as well as our Whisky, Glasses and Whisky Stones Gift - a wonderful keepsake gift option.

 

Whisky, glasses and whisky stone gift hamper with contents on display
"Smooth and mellow with beautifully combined flavours"

An appreciation of history, tradition, innovation and creativity will ensure you are absorbed by all that William Grant & Sons have to offer to the spirits and drink industry. Explore about them and their legacy: William Grant & Sons

This blog was posted 2023-07-06 08:06:00
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