Distillery: Glenlivet
Region: Banffshire, Scotland
Aging: No Age Statement – Aged in American Oak Barrels
ABV: 40%
Proof: 80
Price: $45
Appearance: Light Hay
Nose: Light fruits, citrus, oranges, green apple, caramel,
Palate: Light fruits, citrus, oranges, green apples, slight hint of oak with a touch of caramel
Finish: Light and quick. Smooth, but lacking
Is Glenlivet Founder’s Reserve Approachable?
Glenlivet Founder’s Reserve is very approachable. It’s easy to drink with very little heat. The light fruit flavors with hints of caramel are subtle but flavors most anyone would recognize.
Is Glenlivet Founder’s Reserve Complex?
Glenlivet Founder’s Reserve is not very complex. It’s got basic fruit, caramel, and oak flavors, but that’s about it. While easy to drink, it is lacking the complexity of the more expensive bottles of Glenlivet’s lineup.
What are Glenlivet Founder’s Reserve’s strongest attributes/flavors?
Glenlivet Founder’s Reserve’s strongest flavors are most definitely the citrus orange and fruit flavors. They’re pretty dominant and it’s about the only flavors that really stand out with this one.
Is Glenlivet Founder’s Reserve a go-to whisky?
If you’re looking for a low-budget Scotch to drink on a regular basis, Glenlivet Founder’s Reserve is an option, but I would suggest you bump your budget up slightly for either the Glenlivet 14-year or Glenlivet 15-year. The price is a bit higher, but the jump in quality is definitely worth it.
Is Glenlivet Founder’s Reserve priced accurately to its quality?
I think Glenlivet Founder’s Reserve is priced accurately. It’s the cheapest Scotch in their lineup and the quality is on par with the price. That being said, if I were going to buy a bottle of Glenlivet for a dinner party or a nice get-together with friends, I would easily spend the extra $15-20 for the upgrade to Glenlivet 14-year or Glenlivet 15-year.
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