Unearth the quiet charm of Braeval (Braes of Glenlivet) 18 Year Old 1997, a distinguished single malt bottled under the Old Malt Cask range from a Sherry Butt. Often overlooked in Speyside’s illustrious landscape, Braeval’s spirit shines with a delicate yet fruity profile, enriched by the sherry cask’s sweet, spicy, and gently nutty influence. Bottled without chill-filtration, this 18-year-old offers an authentic snapshot of Speyside craft, balancing orchard fruit elegance with a generous sherry-driven depth.
Why We Thin You’ll Love It:
- Showcases the lesser-known charm of Braeval (Braes of Glenlivet), celebrated for its lighter Speyside style
- Sherry Butt maturation imparts layers of fruit, toffee sweetness, and gentle spice
- An 18-year expression bottled by Old Malt Cask, ensuring a meticulously selected cask and natural presentation
- Perfect for those seeking a delicate Speyside dram with a richer, more indulgent edge
Elevate your whisky repertoire with this elegant Braeval single cask—a harmonious marriage of subtle Speyside fruitiness and sherry-induced richness, ready to captivate connoisseurs and newcomers alike.
Bottle Information
Bottle Information
Bottler: Hunter Laing & Co.
Cask Type: Sherry Butt
Cask #: #12292
ABV: 50.0%
Type: Single Malt
Region: Speyside
Age: 18 Year Old
Vintage: 1997
Volume: 70cl
Tasting Notes
Tasting Notes
Nose: Opens with ripe red apples, golden raisins, and traces of candied orange peel, underscored by a mellow floral sweetness
Palate: A smooth, mouth-filling wave of toffee, milk chocolate, and dried apricot, with subtle notes of cinnamon and clove adding warmth and complexity
Finish: Long and satisfying, leaving behind sherry-soaked fruit, soft oak spice, and a whisper of honeyed malt.
