Master Blender
Kevin Balmforth
Master Blender, Chivas Brothers & The Glenlivet
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Portrait of Kevin Balmforth
i. Biography
Kevin Balmforth is the Master Blender at Chivas Brothers and The Glenlivet in Ballindalloch. He previously spent over two decades with Chivas Brothers in Paisley, working as a Sample Room Assistant and Blender before becoming Blending Manager.
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What is Kevin Balmforth's current role?
Kevin Balmforth serves as the Master Blender at Chivas Brothers and The Glenlivet in Ballindalloch.
How long did Kevin Balmforth work in Paisley?
He worked for Chivas Brothers in Paisley from 1999 to 2025, starting as a Sample Room Assistant and Blender before serving as Blending Manager.
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