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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So bad! Just sugar and alcohol to taste. No whisky flavours at all. Not sure what the good reviews are tasting - it's flavourless. Many better bottles available for the price, even the blends are better at what this is sold for.
Smooth with citrus tones which is quite pleasant. It's a little on the sweet side so it's better with ice. I found it for $30 but would not pay the $45-$50.
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Tried on a whim. Didn’t expect greatness but it is bad.... still got a 1/4 left from 2 months ago. Seems to be heavily marketed for use in cocktails, it’s not a pleasant dram.
The real taste of whisky soft as the summer!
