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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This is the worst whisky I ve tasted , I had nausea for the rest of the week and had to give the rest of the bottle to someone, I could barely lokk at the bottle after than awful experience. I had tried the 18 years and it was good, but I will never buy the glenlivet ever again or at least not Before I am assured that it tastes good. This has the same awful taste as the Speyburn Bradan Orach or maybe even the Tomatin Legacy.
After reading others reviews I was a bit dubious to try the reserve, I usually drink Dalmore 12yr, but having been given a half bottle as a Christmas stocking filler it had to be done,and, I like it. I won't go into words of smell,pallet and taste etc.I repeat, I like it.
A very smooth subtle flavoured malt,for the more sophisticated palette. Best sipped straight and at room temperature. One of the best everyday drams without the current flavour of pretentiousness associated with much more expensive distillations.
This whisky is a waste of money. There's nothing special to discover in this boring stuff. For this money you can get much better. AnCnoc 12, Glen Elgin12, Glen Grant 10 etc.
A strong entry and a top level value scotch.
