Glenfarclas distillery

Glenfarclas Distillery is a Speyside distillery in Ballindalloch, Scotland. Founded in 1836 by Robert Hay, it is one of the few remaining family-owned distilleries in Scotland. The distillery is renowned for producing Single Malt Scotch Whisky that is predominantly matured in sherry casks.

History

The Glenfarclas Distillery was officially established in 1836 by Robert Hay, but it wasn't until John Grant purchased the distillery in 1865 that the Grant family legacy began. The distillery has remained in the Grant family's hands for six generations, making it one of the oldest family-owned distilleries in Scotland.

Production

Glenfarclas is known for its traditional distillation process. The distillery uses direct-fired stills, a method that is becoming increasingly rare in the whisky industry. The water used in the production process is drawn from the Ben Rinnes mountain range. The distillery has a production capacity of around 3.5 million litres per year.

The whisky produced at Glenfarclas is predominantly matured in sherry casks, sourced from Jerez, Spain. This gives the whisky its distinctive rich, fruity character. Glenfarclas produces a wide range of expressions, from a 10-year-old to a 40-year-old, as well as some rare vintage bottles.

Visitor Centre

The Glenfarclas Distillery features a visitor centre that offers guided tours and tastings. The visitor centre was opened in 1973 and was one of the first in the whisky industry. The centre also houses a shop where visitors can purchase Glenfarclas' range of whiskies.

Awards

Glenfarclas has been recognised for its quality and consistency in numerous whisky competitions. It has received multiple awards, including the IWSC Gold Outstanding award for its 15-year-old expression in 2013.

See Also

• List of whisky brands
• List of distilleries in Scotland