PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The Glenlivet Founder's Reserve is a welcoming, approachable single malt — smooth, balanced, and effortlessly drinkable. It’s an excellent gateway whisky for those exploring single malts for the first time, and a reliable daily-drinker for seasoned whisky lovers. With soft fruit and malt notes, gentle oak, and a clean finish, it delivers quality and consistency without pretense.
Distilled at The Glenlivet’s historic distillery in the Speyside region of Scotland, Founder's Reserve is crafted with a focus on early-maturation casks that preserve the distillery’s fresh malt character. The whisky is matured in a blend of American and European oak casks, allowing it to develop subtle oak influence while retaining bright orchard- and cereal-grain driven aromas. It’s bottled at a modest 40% ABV (80 proof), with non-chill filtration and consistent dosing to deliver a smooth and accessible profile.
A respected whisky critic described Founder's Reserve as “light, friendly, and resonant with pear, green apple, soft vanilla and gentle malt — ideal for those new to single malt or seeking a relaxed dram.”
Another tasting panel noted its “clean, fresh character and balanced fruit-and-grain profile,” highlighting that it “delivers the signature Speyside elegance at an affordable price point.”
A third reviewer praised it as “a reliable, easy-drinking everyday whisky — light enough for long pours, but with enough subtlety and nuance to enjoy neat.”
These professional impressions underline that Founder's Reserve excels at approachability, consistency, and drinkability — qualities that make it a favorite for casual sipping or as a reliable introduction to Speyside single malts.
Nose: Fresh orchard fruit (pear and green apple), light vanilla, soft malt, and gentle cereal-grain sweetness.
Palate: Smooth and mellow — green apple, soft honeyed malt, gentle vanilla, subtle oak, and faint almond or biscuit notes.
Finish: Clean, crisp, and light with a gentle echo of fruit and grain, a hint of oak spice, and a soft vanilla-malt fade.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| ABV / Proof | 40% ABV (80 proof) |
| Origin / Region | Speyside, Scotland — The Glenlivet Distillery |
| Production / Type | Single malt Scotch whisky, blended cask maturation |
| Casking / Maturation | American and European oak; early-maturation style |
| Aromas & Flavors | Green apple, pear, vanilla, soft malt, gentle oak spice |
| Style / Identity | Approachable Speyside single malt — light, balanced, friendly |
"Stone fruit, lemon zest and honeysuckle get a savory aromatic counterpart from smoked hay on the nose. Light on the tongue with elegant flavors of honeyed barley and hard toffee. A gentle spice balances the silken texture." 97 Points, Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation, Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2016
From Glenlivet:
"Boasting the classic flavors of The Glenlivet bound up in a creamy, smooth texture, this expression is our tribute to the one who started it all.
George Smith, our founder, was a trailblazer with an irrepressible spirit. In creating a whisky in his honour we were understandably keen to do him justice. The Glenlivet Founder’s Reserve captures the distinct, smooth, fruity taste that he first envisioned in 1824 and for which we are still renowned today. And because we remain as dedicated to innovation as our founder ever was, we’ve given this classic single malt a contemporary twist."
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Bottle Size: All bottles are 750ML/700ML unless otherwise noted.
21 and Over: Adult Signature Required
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