Glenlivet Founder's Reserve

Smooth but straightforward

For the price, this is probably one of the best scotch’s out there. One of me newer preferred daily drinks.

sweet peat, floral roller coaster of well balanced aromatic single malt scotch. no need to add a drop of water, the scotch is true to form, reminds me of a lightly peated Japanese whiskey.

Appearance: The color of the dram appears to be the same as its 12 year old sister, that “amontillado sherry” dark yellow straw shade. The legs are a bit thicker and oilier than its sister too. Nose: In a word: fruity! Notes emerge that you can clearly put a name on, and others that jog your memories: Coconut, apples, a fall day at an orchard, yet summer sunscreen and ocean surf, coating a base of oak wood. Taste: The texture is creamy and the palate is delicious with notes of cherries, various dark fruit, apple pie with cinnamon, and after adding a splash of water, Sour Patch Kids gummy candy and dark chocolate. Finish: Orange tang and ripe bananas take over the last remaining notes of the short finish and a little heat comes and the very end to say hi before leaving. Thoughts: This is a delightful scotch, and I’m very glad I decided to try it. I compared it to 12 year old and though it too is a fine scotch, the Founders Reserve is more complicated and exciting. It really reminded me of the Autumn season embodied and think this a good dram to try or have on hand as we enter these colder and cozier months. Glenlivet, thanks again! Sláinte!

Frankfurt AC lounge. Nice drink.