Who owns Glenfiddich?
Glenfiddich is owned by William Grant & Sons (the United Kingdom).[1]
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- William Grant & Sons Ltd reported
- Owned since
- Not recorded
- Previous owner
- None recorded
- Owner HQ
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, Dufftown, Scotland
- Origin
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, Dufftown, Scotland
- Founded
- 1887
- Category
- Beverages › Spirits › Whisky & bourbon
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Glenfiddich
Glenfiddich is the best-selling single malt Scotch whisky in the world. In 1963 it became the first to be marketed as a single malt outside Scotland, at a time when almost all Scotch was sold as blends, and it effectively created the category as consumers know it.
Ownership timeline of Glenfiddich
- 1887 – present William Grant & Sons [1] reported
Where Glenfiddich sits in William Grant & Sons
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Glenfiddich?
The parent company of Glenfiddich is William Grant & Sons, a family-owned company headquartered in the United Kingdom.
Is Glenfiddich British?
Yes. Glenfiddich originated in the United Kingdom in 1887 and its owner, William Grant & Sons, is also headquartered in the United Kingdom.
Is Glenfiddich still owned by William Grant & Sons?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Glenfiddich is still owned by William Grant & Sons. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] William Grant & Sons — our brands — William Grant & Sons Ltd, Official document; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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