Glenfarclas was founded by Robert Hay in 1836. It is close to the village of Ballindalloch in the centre of the Speyside region. It is one of the few major Scotch distilleries to remain independently owned by the same family, the Grants, since 1865. Then John Grant and his son George took control following Hay’s death. Under their ownership, which now covers six generations, Glenfarclas has built a global reputation through a combination of family continuity, extensive stock holdings and strong commitment to quality casks. Its style is rich, nutty and well known for the use of ex-sherry cask maturation. They have some of the oldest remaining stocks in Scotland, some dating back to the 1950s.
Glenfarclas
Speyside
Established 1836
Six generations of the Grant family have guided Glenfarclas through history. Known for their use of ex-sherry casks.
Spirit Character
The archetypal sherry cask matured malt - rich, sweet and packed with dried fruit, nuts and citrus peel.
Taste profile
Nutmeg
Orange Marmalade
Raisins
Facts & Figures
RegionSpeyside
Established1836
OwnerJ. & G. Grant
Number of Stills3 wash, 3 spirit
Annual Capacity3,500,000 litres of alcohol
Websitehttps://glenfarclas.com/
Distillery Directory
Producers across Scotland’s whisky regions
Scotland’s whisky regions are home to a diverse range of distilleries, each shaped by its own history, production methods and location. While regional classifications provide a useful framework, the character of Scotch whisky ultimately reflects the individual producers that operate within these regions.
The directory below provides an overview of distilleries across Scotland, together with their regional location within the Scotch whisky landscape.
Aberfeldy
Aberlour
Allt a Bhainne
Ardbeg
Ardmore
Auchentoshan
Auchroisk
Aultmore
Balblair
Balmenach
Ben Nevis
Benriach
Benrinnes
Bladnoch
Blair Athol
Bowmore
Braeval
Bruichladdich
Bunnahabhain
Caol Ila
Clynelish
Craigellachie
Dailuaine
Dalmore
Deanston
Fettercairn
Glenburgie
Glen Elgin
Glenfarclas
Glen Garioch
Glenglassaugh
Glen Grant
Glen Keith
Glenkinchie
Glenlivet
Glenlossie
Glenmorangie
Glen Moray
Glen Ord
Glenrothes
Glen Spey
Glentauchers
Inchgower
Invergordon
Jura
Knockdhu
Laphroaig
Ledaig
Linkwood
Littlemill
Loch Lomond
Macallan
Macduff
Mannochmore
Miltonduff
Mortlach
North British
Port Dundas
Port Ellen
Royal Brackla
Speyburn
Springbank
Strathisla
Strathmill
Tamdhu
Tamnavulin
Teaninich
Tobermory
Tomatin
Tomintoul
Tullibardine
The distilleries above represent a selection of producers whose spirit contributes to the diversity of Scotch whisky.
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