Glen Garioch 1797 Founder's Reserve 70cl Whisky

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Glen Garioch

Glen Garioch 1797 Founder's Reserve 70cl Whisky

Name: Glen Garioch 1797 Founder's Reserve 70cl Whisky
Brand: Glen Garioch
SKU: 3006
Price: 34.71 GBP
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4 (46 reviews)

Single Malt Scotch Whisky70cl48%

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Customer Rating

4/5

Based on 46 Reviews

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“No idea about the other reviews saying its harsh or rough. Sure its not got those wonderfully described ' nose' or exciting palate but Its a great value , well balanced Whisky. We have had loads of this over past 3 or 4 years. A winner ! ”

Martin Buckley

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Description

1797 Founder's Reserve is the new offering from Glen Garioch (pronounced Glen 'Geery').

Nose

Lively, oily, slightly peppery malt. Some creamy Danish Blue balanced by hints of citrus including lime and grapefruit squash.

Palate

Chocolate lime sweets and brandy butter. With water there's more allspice, dessert wine, barley malt and cured ham.

Finish

Oak, some subtle smoke, green apple skin and more chocolate limes.

Overall

A character-filled no age-statement release named in celebration of Glen Garioch's co-founders the Manson Brothers. But wait... wouldn't that make it either "Founders' Reserve" (or "Founders Reserve")?!

Style

Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Region

Highland Whisky

Country

Scotch Whisky

Distillery/Brand

Glen Garioch Whisky

Natural Cask Strength?

Yes

Dimensions

W:10cm x H:25cm x D:9.9cm

Weight

1.65kg

Allergy information

This product does not contain any notifiable allergens.

Awards won

Recognised for exceptional quality

Silver
Scotch Whisky - Single Malt - NAS - 2018
The Asian Spirits Masters (The Spirits Business)
Gold
Scotch Single Malt - Highland - 2017
International Wine & Spirit Competition
Silver
Distillers' Single Malts 12 years and under - 2014
International Spirits Challenge
Silver
Scotch Single Malt - Highland - 2014
International Wine & Spirit Competition
Gold
Single Malt Scotch - to 12 Yrs - 2013
San Francisco World Spirits Competition
Silver
Scotch Single Malt - Highland - 2013
International Wine & Spirit Competition

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Customer Rating

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Unique and Interesting

I previously mentioned that this was leaps and bounds ahead of the 12 year, and I stand by this opinion, however Founder's Reserve has no age statement which I failed to include as part of the comment. It could be aged less than the 12, but I personally found more depth, intrigue, and complexity from a neat dram with the Founder's Reserve than I could with the 12.

Scott Chambers Feb 25, 2015

Unique and Interesting

From a neat pour, I initially got the blue cheese amongst some cereal notes on the nose. After opening up there was more gingerbread and nutmeg sweetness coming thru. The palate is warm chocolate brownie and a touch of saltiness, like summer sausage. The finish is quick, slightly hot, with a touch of wood smoke and menthol at the very end, lending to somewhat of a minty aftertaste. This dram holds the 48% quite well and presents it rather smoothly. Overall, a great tasting experience. Nice to find such unique notes on the nose and mint in the finish. Leaps and bounds ahead of the Glen Garioch 12 - which to me is quite dry and hot - and needs water to bring out the good stuff.

Scott Chambers Feb 25, 2015

Worthy of it's price

A much younger dram than I've been having recently and I think that shows in the taste as things can seem a little muddled. The main bulk of the taste seems to be a mix of malt and toffee which gives way to a short peppery finish. I found that leaving it out to breathe for a bit helped stabalise the flavour and make it more enjoyable. Whilst it may not blow your socks off like a Dalmore can, it certainly is well worth what you pay for it.

Craig Dec 10, 2014

Bright and Fresh

Lots of bright citrus marmalade aromas with toffee pecan Danish pastry. There is a bit of bite to the whisky but I think that adds to the overall texture, not at all heavy or gloopy but bright fresh and delightfully youthful.

Tim Carlisle Dec 10, 2014

I've Had Much Better

I found this malt to be very harsh, so much that it had to be tamed with an ice cube. Strange, because I always drink Scotch neat and I don't mind cask strength/high alcohol and usually don't have a problem. A friend bought the same malt at the same time and had the same issues. Flavour was nice but fairly undistinguished. I was lucky and found this on sale because I will not be buying this again. I may try the 12 year sometime in the future though, hopefully that offering will be more less harsh (and more mature) than the FR.

Master of Malt Customer Dec 4, 2014