Glenlivet Distillery

• Distillery: Glenlivet Distillery
• Location: Ballindalloch, in the Speyside region
• Founded: 1824 by George Smith
• Owner: Chivas Brothers (part of Pernod Ricard)
• Special feature:
  • One of the first legal distilleries in Scotland following the Excise Act of 1823
  • Known for its smooth, fruity and floral Speyside style
  • Highly significant in the history of single malt whisky and one of the best-selling brands worldwide

💡 Fun fact: “The Glenlivet” was such an influential name that many other distilleries used to add “Glenlivet” to their names to capitalise on its reputation — a practice that was later restricted by law.