Braeval Distillery was established in 1973 by Chivas Brothers in the remote Braes of Glenlivet area of Speyside. Originally known as Braes of Glenlivet, the distillery was renamed Braeval in 1994 to avoid confusion with another well-known Speyside distillery.
The distillery's six stills are designed to encourage greater reflux, producing a light and elegant spirit with subtle floral notes. Extended fermentation further contributes to the fruity style of the new make spirit. The resulting whisky has a gentle malt character with orchard fruit notes and a honeyed sweetness.
Less commonly encountered as a single malt, Braeval is a rewarding spirit to work with, responding particularly well to extended maturation and developing additional complexity while retaining the distillery's refined Speyside style.
