The Glenlivet Founders Reserve Estd 1824 750 ml
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About this bottle
The Glenlivet Founder's Reserve is the entry point into the brand's core range, named for founder George Smith, who obtained the first legal distilling license in the parish of Glenlivet in 1824. It's matured entirely in American oak casks, without an age statement, aiming for the distillery's classic light, fruity Speyside profile in an accessible, everyday bottling. Expect citrus, honey, and vanilla on the nose, a smooth, fairly light palate with pear and apple notes, and a clean, mellow finish. It's built to be approachable rather than complex — a reasonable everyday single malt rather than a special-occasion pour.
How to drink The Glenlivet Founder's Reserve
It handles ice better than most single malts thanks to its lighter body — a rock and a slice of orange peel is a fine everyday serve.
Tasting notes
Specs
Scotch80 proof · Mash bill: malted barley · American oak · Speyside, Scotland
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Questions about this bottle
How should I serve The Glenlivet Founder's Reserve?
Neat or with a splash of water in a tulip glass — its light, fruity Speyside profile is easy sipping either way.
Is The Glenlivet Founder's Reserve aged in sherry casks?
No — it's matured entirely in American oak casks, without an age statement.
What does '1824' reference on the label?
It's the year founder George Smith obtained the first legal distilling license in the parish of Glenlivet.
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