On 8 June 1865 it was bought by John Grant and is still owned and run by his descendants, making it truly independent.

[1] At some time over the following years, Elsie handed active management of the Distillery to her sons John and George.

In May 2022, thieves broke into the distillery's visitor center and stole more than £100,000 worth of whisky.

[7] The distillery has six stills which are the largest on Speyside and are heated directly by gas burners.

In June 2015, Glenfarclas released a limited edition bottling called the £511.19s.0d Family Reserve.

Crafted in a first fill sherry butt, the vibrant and full-bodied flavour produced from this 60-year-old dram is from one of their last 1953 casks.

[2] Today the visitor centre is open on weekdays throughout the year and Saturdays from July to September.