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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The smoothest Blended whiskey i ever had. It has a smooth taste. Goes perfect with some meaty foods. Blends perfectly with ice and some water. Great impact.
Sad. So sad. Wasn't a huge fan of the Glenlivet 12y but to replace that with this. It's an insult.
soft, thin, light watery, good flavours and taste but little follow through...i don't expect this will continue and things will improve out of necessity, and consequently I continue to buy it from time to time...gift packs have the best whisky glasses to hold
Wife went shopping and I found this in my bar when I got home , what a lovely surprise ...... until I opened it , had to doublecheck it was actually whisky , it smelt like wood varnish. Sipped it neat yuch , left it for awhile and tried it with a dash of water , I just can’t see myself finishing this bottle.
Not bad , not the best. But it’s good for the cost. 12 is still better bottle.
