[citation needed] At seven he began herding cattle at a farm on the upper reaches of the River Deveron.

After about twenty years, Grant left his job at the Mortlach distillery and bought a field near Balvenie Castle.

David Stewart MBE, Balvenie's Malt Master, is one of the industry's most experienced experts and began working with William Grant & Sons in 1962.

He received his MBE from Queen Elizabeth II on the 5th of July, 2016 for his services to the Scotch Whisky Industry.

[21] At the 2006 International Spirits Challenge, Balvenie's collective offerings yielded the biggest gold medal haul for any brand in any one year since the competition began.