[2] Later, William's son-in-law Charles Gordon became the company's first salesman, and in 1909, he spent a year taking Grant's to Australia and the far east.

In 1963, William's great-grandson Charles Gordon, oversaw construction of the Girvan grain distillery.

[6] The mother company, William Grant & Sons also owns single malt whisky brands, including Glenfiddich and The Balvenie.

He was asked to create a distinctive, elegant bottle that would showcase the quality and colour of the whisky as well being able to be stacked and packed efficiently.

The triangular-shaped bottle was first used in 1956 for Glenfiddich Single Malt Scotch, also owned by William Grant & Sons.