Braeval was founded in 1973 by the Canadian company Seagram’s. The original name was Braes of Glenlivet. This was later changed to Braeval to avoid confusion with neighbour The Glenlivet, once Seagram’s became part of Chivas Brothers. It is one of Scotland’s highest elevation distilleries at 350 metres above sea level (1,145 feet). Braeval is recognised for producing a light, grassy Speyside style and is primarily destined for blending, including as a major ingredient in Ballantine’s and Chivas Regal. Spirit is rare outside of this with just a couple of official bottlings in existence in Chivas Brothers’ The Secret Speyside Collection and Distillery Reserve Collection.
Braeval
Speyside
Established 1973
A child of the 1970s, Braeval is an important malt in Ballantine's and Chivas Regal.
Spirit Character
Stone fruit, baking spice and chocolate make Braeval malt a heady mix.
Taste profile
Cherry
Chocolate
Spices
Facts & Figures
RegionSpeyside
Established1973
OwnerChivas Brothers
Number of Stills2 wash, 4 spirit
Annual Capacity4,200,000 litres of alcohol
Distillery Directory
Producers across Scotland’s whisky regions
Scotland’s whisky regions are home to a diverse range of distilleries, each shaped by its own history, production methods and location. While regional classifications provide a useful framework, the character of Scotch whisky ultimately reflects the individual producers that operate within these regions.
The directory below provides an overview of distilleries across Scotland, together with their regional location within the Scotch whisky landscape.
Aberfeldy
Aberlour
Allt a Bhainne
Ardbeg
Ardmore
Auchentoshan
Auchroisk
Aultmore
Balblair
Balmenach
Ben Nevis
Benriach
Benrinnes
Bladnoch
Blair Athol
Bowmore
Braeval
Bruichladdich
Bunnahabhain
Caol Ila
Clynelish
Craigellachie
Dailuaine
Dalmore
Deanston
Fettercairn
Glenburgie
Glen Elgin
Glenfarclas
Glen Garioch
Glenglassaugh
Glen Grant
Glen Keith
Glenkinchie
Glenlivet
Glenlossie
Glenmorangie
Glen Moray
Glen Ord
Glenrothes
Glen Spey
Glentauchers
Inchgower
Invergordon
Jura
Knockdhu
Laphroaig
Ledaig
Linkwood
Littlemill
Loch Lomond
Macallan
Macduff
Mannochmore
Miltonduff
Mortlach
North British
Port Dundas
Port Ellen
Royal Brackla
Speyburn
Springbank
Strathisla
Strathmill
Tamdhu
Tamnavulin
Teaninich
Tobermory
Tomatin
Tomintoul
Tullibardine
The distilleries above represent a selection of producers whose spirit contributes to the diversity of Scotch whisky.
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