Glenlivet Founders Reserve American Oak Selection

Boasting the classic flavors of The Glenlivet bound up in a creamy, smooth texture, this expression is a tribute to the one who started it all: George Smith, founder of The Glenlivet.

To truly capture the essence of George Smith’s vision, The Glenlivet Founder’s Reserve has been created using the time-honored 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 Glenlivet's distilling legacy. The traditional oak casks in which they 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. They 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 flavor 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 flavors and complex fruity tones already present in the whisky.

COLOR
Pale gold

NOSE
Citrus fruit, sweet orange

PALATE
Zesty orange, pear, toffee apples

FINISH
Long, creamy, smooth

AWARDS & RATINGS
96pts, Best Buy - Wine Enthusiast
Gold Medal - 2016 Int'l Wine & Spirit Competition
Bronze Medal - 2016 World Whiskies Awards
89pts, Very Good - 2017 Ultimate Spirits Challenge

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