William Grant & Sons

It’s great to see teams from all around the world visiting our distilleries. They are the places that make our whisky flow and the best way to experience the legacy of the Company firsthand. Oliviah from our Nigeria team writes about a trip she hosted with some of our business partners.

Last night, William Grant & Sons took home three trophies at the 2024 International Spirits Challenge Awards.   We’re honoured that for the 9th year in a row, we have been awarded Distiller of the Year. This is a true testament to our consistency, quality and excellence across our award-winning portfolio.   In tasting categories, we’re thrilled to share that The Balvenie Caribbean Cask won Scotch Whisky of the Year, and Milagro Añejo Tequila won Tequila of the Year. With the ISC's rigorous judging process being held by a panel of respected and experienced industry experts, these awards recognise the highest calibre of spirits.   We'd like to thank the ISC Awards for these recognitions and congratulate our very own Rare Characters around the world who continue to set the standard for exceptionally high quality spirits. 

We're excited to share Milagro Tequila's new ultra-premium expression: Milagro Cristalino Añejo.   Crafted with 100% blue agave handpicked from the highlands of Jalisco, Mexico, at peak maturity. Milagro Cristalino Añejo is aged for 18-24 months in American ex-Bourbon and French Oak casks. It is then artfully filtered through charcoal to obtain a crystal-clear liquid. The result is a distinctive tequila that delivers a balanced blend of caramel and vanilla sweetness while retaining Milagro’s signature bright agave taste.   Learn more on the Milagro website: http://milagrotequila.com/   #Pleasedrinkresponsibly

Today, William Grant & Sons has announced it has reached an agreement to purchase The Famous Grouse and Naked Malt brands from The 1887 Company. Founded in 1896 in Perthshire, Scotland, The Famous Grouse is a quality blended whisky and much-loved brand that would add to William Grant & Sons’ award-winning portfolio of renowned whiskies and spirits. A spokesperson for William Grant & Sons commented: “Having been around for over 125 years, The Famous Grouse has a rich history and would be a significant addition to our portfolio. The brand has potential for innovation and international growth in a number of markets, and we’re excited about what the future holds.” The acquisition is subject to customary regulatory approvals, including from the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority.

At William Grant & Sons we believe strongly in supporting people at every stage of their career. Read how Andrew developed his experience through his summer internship and discovered the magic in the making of our products.

Hendrick’s Gin in Germany explored the deep connection between food and drink by partnering with renowned two Michelin star chef Sebastian Frank and his team from the unconventional restaurant Horváth in Berlin. At a secret location outside of Berlin they hosted the Hendrick’s ArtCademy - a three-day, immersive experience for 51 of Germany’s best bartenders.   Over the course of two days, the bartenders were immersed in the fundamentals of fine dining, mastering essential skills. The event ended in a one-night-only pop-up restaurant, where 22 hand-selected guests, including journalists and artists, enjoyed unique adaptations of the Michelin star awarded Horváth menu, paired with unusual Hendrick’s Gin cocktails. #Pleasedrinkresponsibly

Evolving style, same award-winning taste.    Glenfiddich’s now famous stag logo was introduced in September 1970 and has continued to evolve over the decades. In 2008 we introduced the silhouette that is used today, recognisable all over the world.     As Glenfiddich continues to push boundaries in whisky innovation, the vision remains the same - to make the best dram in the valley.     Follow the story here: https://lnkd.in/ey8B4b2n

Discarded Spirits has officially launched in Singapore, and what better way to celebrate the debut than to host a one-of-a-kind event.   In award-winning Singapore cocktail bar, Analogue, guests sampled the Discarded Spirits Range which includes Discarded Sweet Cascara Vermouth, Discarded Banana Peel Rum, and Discarded Grape Skin Vodka. They then enjoyed a zero-waste dining menu by Portuguese restaurant SEM, and cocktails by experimental Melbourne bar, Byrdi. A great start to life for Discarded in Singapore. #Pleasedrinkresponsibly

Introducing Glenfiddich Grand Château 31 Year Old, the latest luxury limited edition Single Malt in the Grand Series. Glenfiddich Grand Château marks the distillery's first release to use red wine casks from the iconic Bordeaux region in France. The whisky spent more than two decades in American oak casks before being transferred to carefully selected Bordeaux red wine casks for an extended nine years. To mark the launch of this special Single Malt, Glenfiddich has partnered with renowned artist André Saraiva, who designed the bottle’s interior casing and created 250 limited-edition Mr. A Artist Edition. This collaboration combines the classic world of luxury whisky with Bordeaux and street art, bringing it into the 21st century — a true celebration of French and Scottish cultures, intertwining in a symphony of art and flavour. #Pleasedrinkresponsibly

Monkey Shoulder is our award winning premium whisky, but with such a distinctive name have you ever wondered where it comes from?   In the traditional malt whisky making process, malt barley is turned by hand by malt men using a large heavy shovel. Years ago, some malt men would develop a repetitive strain injury which caused their arm to hang down – a bit like a monkey’s. They were given the nickname ‘monkey shoulder.’   Thankfully, the condition no longer exists, but we wanted to honour these men through the naming of our beloved whisky and the three monkey’s badge being pride of place on the bottle.