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...
As well as adding gifts to lucky MoM orders, #WhiskySanta is granting wishes on social media every day! Hit the button above and let them know what you'd like. It could be yours!
No. Oh crikey, just no. This is the hottest and yet most bland creation I've tasted in a long time. Glenlivet, why have you done this? It will not serve you well in the long run.
Best whiskey I've ever had ,so smooth and tasty.
It tastes like sugar was added to hide a pathetically thin taste. Glenlivet 12 was replaced with a bitter, shallow, inbred cousin because they could triple production, end of story. If you can afford it, move to the 15 or to GlenGrant. RIP Glenlivet 12.
I have enjoyed Glenlivet 12YO as my go to whiskey for many years. 25 or so years ago, my wife brought home a bottle called Founder's Reserve from France and was the best whiskey I had ever had. This is definitely not the same stuff! Very young tasting. I hope they don't stop marketing the 12YO as they have done in other countries.
Good flavor , potent drink , Smooth going down, like founders reserve better than the 12 year old, would like to know how long it's aged?
