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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Nasty alcohol. Reminds me of £14 Bells/Grants. Complete waste of money at £22 which I paid. I usually spend around £18 - £35 per bottle and would say there are some great whiskies available even near the bottom end of that scale. This is trash.
Really trying to like this but I can’t . Not buying again
Very good scotch for a moderate price. I like it. A little shy on the peat, and a little sweeter than others. But very enjoyable for an everyday Scotch. Like it very much.
Got it as a present. If you want to gift someone reasonably priced whiskey - get Glenfiddich 12 ( seems to be constantly on sale in supermarkets). Alcohol taste here dominates ver everything else, so my advice to Glenlivet: don't sell this - keep in casks for another 8 years.
Does not taste old at all. I’d guess no older than 4....and that’s being kind. Very harsh ethanol kick in the teeth. Very poor whisky from a great distillery. Should honestly be discontinued. The price Stella you all you need to know
