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    The Glenlivet Founder's Reserve 70cl Whisky

    Scotland • 70cl • 40%
    Number of reviews:(432)
    Product details
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    The Glenlivet

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    Scotland

    distillery/brandGlenlivet Scotch Whisky
    regionSpeyside Whisky
    style

    Single Malt

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    The Glenlivet Founder's Reserve

    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.

    Tasting Note by The Chaps at Master of Malt

    Nose

    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.

    Palate

    Fruity, then sweet, more toffee, a touch of anise, then into milk chocolate Flakes, banoffee pie and apple turnovers.

    Finish

    Creamy toffee to the fore now, a little oak and sweet barley sugar warmth too. Milk chocolate raisins linger.

    Overall

    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...

    Winner of 7 spirit awards

    Gold
    Gold
    Scotch Single Malt - Speyside - 2017
    International Wine & Spirit Competition
    Gold
    Gold
    Scotch Single Malt - Speyside - 2019
    International Wine & Spirit Competition
    Gold
    Gold
    Speyside No Age Statement - 2015
    The Scotch Whisky Masters (The Spirits Business)
    Silver
    Silver
    Speyside No Age Statement - 2018
    The Scotch Whisky Masters (The Spirits Business)
    Silver
    Silver
    Distillers Single Malts - Speyside - No Age - 2018
    International Spirits Challenge
    Gold
    Gold
    Single Malt No Age Statement - 2020
    International Spirits Challenge
    Silver
    Silver
    Single Malt No Age Statement - 2019
    International Spirits Challenge

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    JF

    Agree that it's on the sweet but it is not cloyingly so, overall a nice dram.

    James Frame Jun 12, 2023

    Above average light enjoyable

    A bit of an ethanol taste for the first sip. Then it changes to a more fruity and sweet taste. It finishes of with a creamy smooth vanilla after taste. To make it considerably more complex, enjoy it with a dark chocolate. Suddenly, you have strong hints of liquorice and raisins. Generally light and enjoyable.

    K W Lotter Apr 21, 2023

    enjoyable and affordable

    IGNORE the negative reviews from the Whisky snobs. Smooth, easy drinking, yes not complex, but completely pleasant. The best in this price point that I've had.

    Master of Malt Customer Feb 25, 2023

    Very nice

    dont think Glen12 or 15 here but instead something different. Yet very pleasant smooth, nothing over powering at all and certainly lives on the lighter side but just the right amount of everything. Good taste and good slight aftertaste. Very nice.

    Master of Malt Customer Jan 23, 2023

    this one is below on the whisky list

    pretty basic whisky. its just vanilla, citrus, bit of orange nose. smooth and typical spicy whisky finish.

    Master of Malt Customer Dec 6, 2022

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