The Glenlivet Founder's Reserve 70cl Whisky
The Glenlivet
Scotland
Single Malt
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The Glenlivet
Scotland
Single Malt
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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...
Agree that it's on the sweet but it is not cloyingly so, overall a nice dram.
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.
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.
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.
pretty basic whisky. its just vanilla, citrus, bit of orange nose. smooth and typical spicy whisky finish.