Glenfiddich stands at the north end of Dufftown, beside Balvenie Castle. William Grant & Sons still owns it, and it remains the town's biggest employer. It's hard to overstate its influence on the whisky world. In 1963 Glenfiddich began selling single malt abroad as a premium product, which effectively created the single malt category everyone now takes for granted. The triangular bottle dates from 1956.
It's the one distillery in Dufftown with a full visitor centre, offering tours at several levels and a shop. Its sister distillery Balvenie, just behind, also runs tours, though they cost much more. Book either in advance in summer.