The Glenlivet Founders Reserve Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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The Glenlivet

Founder's Reserve Single Malt Scotch Whisky 750ml

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Inspired by our legendary founder George Smith, this whisky is an expression of both tradition and innovation. Its creamy sweetness originates from the selective use of first-fill American oak casks, still so full of the Bourbon character their previous occupants left behind, and complemented by traditional oak casks. This sweetness contrasts wonderfully with the liveliness of zesty fruits, creating an expression that is worthy of its reserve status. To truly capture the essence of George Smith’s vision, The Glenlivet Founder’s Reserve has been created using the time-honoured distillation methods that he introduced so long ago. Made with water from the same crystal-clear mountain streams, in the same cold, pure air, The Glenlivet Founder’s Reserve is as smooth and fruity as the whisky that first ran from the original copper pot stills. These unique, lantern-shaped copper stills, designed by the man himself, are not the only important tools in our distilling legacy. The traditional oak casks in which we mature the whisky give each expression its own distinct characteristics. When George Smith began distilling, The Glenlivet had no age statements and he selected whisky from casks of a range of ages. We have replicated this freedom with The Glenlivet Founder’s Reserve, selecting whisky from a variety of traditional aged oak casks. Then, to lend a modern twist to the flavour of the expression, Master Distiller Alan Winchester marries together a selection of the aged oak casks and American first-fill oak casks. American first-fill oak casks are those that have never before been used to mature whisky. Selective use of these casks provides a smooth, creamy sweetness that mingles harmoniously with the delicate flavours and complex fruity tones already present in the whisky…

Beverage type:

Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Alcohol Level:

40%

Bottle size:

750ml bottle Single

Product Origin:

Scotland

UPC code:

080432106914

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About the brand

Infamously known as the first illegal whisky operation in Scotland's Speyside to obtain a legal license, the Glenlivet's story dates back almost 200 years and details a passion and unbridled enthusiasm for beautifully crafted scotch whisky like no other. Situated next to Josie's Well, a spring or Glen that flows down the mountains into Livet, the distillery's water source provides some of the purest, smoothest, and most character-rich scotch whisky in the world. Decorated with numerous accolades for its stunningly appointed single malt varieties, when you are given the chance to add a Glenlivet bottle to your top-shelf, do not bat an eyelid.

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Tasting Notes

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.

Taste

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.

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