Single Malt Founders Reserve
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Ready to enjoy upon release, as single malt Scotch whisky does not mature further or improve once bottled.
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creamy blue cheese, lightly smoked salmon, apple tart
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Created as a tribute to the pioneering spirit of George Smith, who in 1824 braved the hostile landscape of illicit distillers to secure the first legal license in the Glenlivet parish, The Glenlivet Founder's Reserve captures the classic, fruit-forward template of the distillery's earliest expressions. This single malt Scotch whisky is crafted using the mineral-rich waters of Josie's Well and distilled in the iconic lantern-shaped copper pot stills designed by Smith himself, which draw up a light, elegant spirit. To capture its signature creamy sweetness, the spirit is matured in a combination of traditional oak casks and first-fill American white oak casks, imparting delicate notes of citrus, sweet pear, and vanilla.
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Established in 1824 by George Smith in the remote Glenlivet valley of Speyside, Scotland, The Glenlivet is legendary as the first licensed distillery in the parish, setting the standard for Speyside single malts. Now owned by Pernod Ricard, the distillery draws its mineral-rich water from Josie's Well and utilizes lantern-shaped copper pot stills to produce a characteristically bright, elegant, and fruity spirit. The Glenlivet is globally renowned for its exceptional wood management, utilizing traditional oak, American white oak, and French Limousin oak casks to age signature expressions such as the 12 Year Old, the 15 Year Old French Oak Reserve, and the rare Winchester Collection.