Why is it called Glenfiddich?

In the summer of 1886, with his seven sons and two daughters by his side, William set out to fulfil a lifelong ambition. Together they began building his Distillery by hand, stone by stone. After a single year of work it was ready and William named it Glenfiddich, Gaelic for Valley of the Deer.

What does Glen mean in Glenfiddich?

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GlenfiddichSA on Twitter: “Did you know: ‘Glen’ means ‘valley’ in Gaelic, and the Glenfiddich distillery was founded in the glen of the River Fiddich.

What country is Glenfiddich?

The Glenfiddich Distillery was founded in 1886 by William Grant in Dufftown, Scotland, in the glen of the River Fiddich. The Glenfiddich single malt whisky first ran from the stills on Christmas Day, 1887.

What proof is Glenfiddich?

Vital Stats: Glenfiddich 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch; 750 ml; 40% abv / 80 proof/ $22-$32 price range.

What does Glenlivet mean in English?

Etymology. The name Livet may be derived from the Gaelic liobh + ait meaning “slippery” or “smooth” + “place”. Alternatively it has been suggested that it is either an early Gaelic or pre-Gaelic name meaning “full of water” or “floody”. Coordinates: 57°20′57″N 3°19′55″W.

What does Speyside Whisky mean?

A Speyside whisky is also classed as a subdivision of the Highland region, so the true regional taste is open for debate; it can be defined simply as a whisky that’s made in the Strathspey area; “strath” meaning “near”. For a whisky to be classed as a Speyside, it needs to be created near the river Spey.

What is the meaning of Glenlivet?

Etymology. The name Livet may be derived from the Gaelic liobh + ait meaning “slippery” or “smooth” + “place”. Alternatively it has been suggested that it is either an early Gaelic or pre-Gaelic name meaning “full of water” or “floody”.

Where is Glenmorangie from?

Based near the town of Tain in north-east Scotland, the Glenmorangie Distillery produces single malt whiskies with a reputation that has spread far beyond the borders of its native land.