First revealed towards the end of 2014, the Founder's Reserve single malt Scotch whisky is now available in the UK and will be replacing The Glenlivet 12 year old in many of the mature markets despite initial indications that it would sit beside it, broadening the entry-level options. Named in tribute to distillery founder George Smith, it's packaged in Georgian blue.
Some dates then what at first appears to be a touch of salinity, but is better described as a slightly sharp plum and apricot wine note. There's orange zest, toffee, hints of struck match and chocolate raisins, but before this starts to sound 'Sherried' there's also pear drops, a dusting of sweet cinnamon, honeysuckle and sweet pea.
Fruity, then sweet, more toffee, a touch of anise, then into milk chocolate Flakes, banoffee pie and apple turnovers.
Creamy toffee to the fore now, a little oak and sweet barley sugar warmth too. Milk chocolate raisins linger.
Perhaps a little sweet, but it would work well with ice where the sweetness would be slightly suppressed - and before you shudder with disgust, Alan Winchester said that he liked his with a little ice sometimes too. And if it's good enough for the Master Distiller...
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There are very mixed reviews for the one but I find it an easy drinking and very pleasant whisky with nothing to really dislike. OK, it's not five stars worth but for the price it's a very pleasant experience. Ignore the naysayers!
Sweet and smooth and reasonably drinkable, but nothing to write home about
It’s a good entry level scotch, definitely a must for anyone who is trying to get into whisky or scotch specifically. I’d probably avoid drinking it ‘on the rocks’ as the main review might suggest trying as would water it down to much in my opinion. A nice all rounder for the price.
Smooth creamy and easy to drink. Not as good as the harsher yet taster 12.
Pretty average. Especially compared to the 12 and 15. Peach, banana and cream but the finish is so thin.
