Braeval
An Elevated Speysider
Originally known as Braes of Glenlivet, Braeval distillery nestles within Livet glen in the south of Speyside and sources its water from the Pitilie Burn. It's nearby to the more famous Glenlivet distillery and changed its name to avoid confusion. Standing at 350m elevation, Braeval is the highest distillery in Scotland.
Founded as one of the first wholly automated distilleries in Scotland in 1973, Braeval uses six long-necked stills with upward sloping lyne arms, which help to create its signature light, floral style of Speyside single malt.
This Chivas-owned distillery does not release any of its own single malts (most Braeval whisky goes into the blends such as Chivas Regal), though rare independent bottlings do attract the interest of collectors.
