Braes of Glenlivet 30 Year
50.6% ABV Speyside 1st Fill Ex-Bourbon
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Tri Carragh, Braes of Glenlivet 30 Year, Refill Bourbon Barrel
Three decades in bourbon oak from Scotland's highest distillery, a rare single cask from a legendary location
Region Speyside Age 30 years ABV 50.6% Cask Refill bourbon barrel, single cask Outturn 124 bottles Distilled 20 Dec 1994

The release

This is Tri Carragh's single cask bottling of Braes of Glenlivet, distilled on December 20, 1994 and matured for 30 years in a refill bourbon barrel. Bottled at 50.6% ABV, the outturn is just 124 bottles.

Tri Carragh founder Ryan describes this expression as "nectar of the gods." The distillation date places this spirit in the final year before the distillery underwent its name change from Braes of Glenlivet to Braeval, making bottlings under the original name increasingly rare. The long maturation has produced a classic Speyside profile, bursting with fruit and sweetness that carries through from nose to finish.

Why it matters
  • Single cask, 30 years in refill bourbon, bottled at natural cask strength.
  • Distilled in 1994, the final year before the distillery changed its name from Braes of Glenlivet to Braeval.
  • From Scotland's highest distillery at 350 meters elevation, a location steeped in illicit distilling history.
  • Only 124 bottles from a distillery that rarely releases official single malts.

Distillery snapshot, Braes of Glenlivet (Braeval)

Braes of Glenlivet was founded in 1973 by Chivas Brothers, built at 350 meters elevation on a mountain ridge near Chapeltown, making it Scotland's highest distillery. The distillery was one of the first fully automated facilities in Scotland, with all equipment housed in a single open-plan space.

In 1994, the distillery changed its name to Braeval to avoid confusion with the more famous Glenlivet distillery after Seagram (Chivas' parent company) acquired Glenlivet Distillers in 1977. The area had been notorious for illicit distilling in the 18th and 19th centuries, with Braes of Glenlivet being only the third legal distillery in the region.

Following Pernod Ricard's acquisition of Chivas Brothers in 2001, the distillery was mothballed from 2002 to 2008. Production resumed after refurbishment, and the distillery now operates at full capacity, primarily producing malt for blends like Chivas Regal. Official single malt releases remain rare, making independent bottlings particularly sought after.

Tasting notes

Nose
A nose you could enjoy all day. Toffee apples, vanilla fudge, red apples, strawberries, sugar icing, the list goes on. It's bursting with sweetness that keeps you coming back.
Palate
Neat, expect flavours of fruit cake, gentle spices, and creamy complexity. Add water and the whisky opens beautifully, amplifying ripe fruit and estery notes. Water softens the spice on the palate, letting the strawberry and icing notes shine.
Finish
Absolutely delicious. The finish keeps you reaching for another sip.

Tasting notes are a guide, your experience may vary with glassware, time, and water.

Specifications

Specification Details
Bottler Tri Carragh
Distillery Braes of Glenlivet (Braeval)
Region Speyside, Scotland
Age 30 years
ABV 50.6%
Cask Refill bourbon barrel, single cask
Distillation date 20 Dec 1994
Bottle outturn 124 bottles
Bottle size 700 ml

Natural presentation and single cask details are typically provided by the bottler or independent whisky references.