What does William Grant and Sons own?

William Grant and Sons is a family-owned business best known for its two well-regarded and popular Speyside whiskey distilleries, The Balvenie and Glenfiddich. Hendrick’s Gin is also distilled here, along with a large amount of grain whisky used in various WGS blends.

What family owns Glenfiddich?

Grant-Gordon family
By far the richest family in the UK spirits industry, the Grant-Gordon family owns Glenfiddich Scotch whisky maker William Grant & Sons.

How much is William Grant and Sons worth?

As of today, William Grant & Sons is still family-owned, and is now run by Glenn Gordon – the great-great-grandson of William Grant. In 2019’s Sunday Times Rich List, the Gordon family were named as the richest family in Scotland with their net worth estimated at £2.882 billion at the time.

What brands do William Grant own?

Core brands

Glenfiddich.
Grant’s.
The Balvenie.
Hendrick’s.
Sailor Jerry.
Tullamore D.E.W.
Drambuie.
Monkey Shoulder.

Who owns monkey’s shoulder?

William Grant & Sons
Monkey Shoulder is born of one of the oldest whisky making Scottish families in the world, William Grant & Sons. Still family owned today, William Grant & Sons has been distilling the finest Scotch whiskies since 1887.

Who owns the Balvenie?

William Grant & SonsThe Balvenie Distillery / Parent organization

The Balvenie distillery is a Speyside single malt Scotch whisky distillery in Dufftown, Scotland, owned by William Grant & Sons.

Is Monkey Shoulder meant to be mixed?

It’s made to be mixed. Unlike many whisky brands, which are made to be drunk straight or on the rocks, Monkey Shoulder was designed as a mixing spirit. It can be transformed into a delicious whisky ginger or a “lazy” Old Fashioned, and the brand even claims to be a great replacement for rum in a poolside classic.