alc./vol: 40%
Proof: 80°
Vintage: Non-vintage
Aged: No age statement
Product of:
United Kingdom
This non-aged-statement The Glenlivet launched in March 2015 replaces The Glenlivet 12 Year Old as the brand's entry level core expression. Predominantly drawn from ex-bourbon casks with selective use of first-fill American oak casks, Founder’s Reserve honours The Glenlivet’s founder George Smith.
Review and Tasting
Sampled on 26/01/2016
Appearance:
Clear, golden amber.
Aroma:
Green apple, cereal, fruit cake, creamy orange and apricot with faint pear drops, sea salt and vanilla. Water reveals more orange zest.
Taste:
Red apple, toffee apple, Barley sugar, pear and cleansing zesty citrus with vanilla, cracked black pepper and faint creamy chocolate ice-cream.
Aftertaste:
Barley sugar, red apple and black pepper with chocolate ice-cream and faint anise. More appley with water.
Overall:
Glenlivet's entry level core expression is presented in attractive baby blue packaging, and it is a generally appealing malt with notes of apple, pear and chocolate ice-cream.
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Product Information
Bottle Size: 700 ml
Closure: Natural cork stopper
More about The Glenlivet Founder's Reserve
Owned by: Pernod Ricard Group
UK distribution by: Pernod Ricard UK
UK consumer PR by: Cirkle
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