The Glenlivet Founder`S Reserve

First revealed towards the end of 2014, the Founder`s Reserve single malt Scotch whisky is now available in the UK and will be replacing The Glenlivet 12 year old in many of the mature markets despite initial indications that it would sit beside it, broadening the entry-level options. Named in tribute to distillery founder George Smith, it`s packaged in Georgian blue. On the nose some dates then what at first appears to be a touch of salinity, but is better described as a slightly sharp plum and apricot wine note. There`s orange zest, toffee, hints of struck match and chocolate raisins, but before this starts to sound `Sherried` there`s also pear drops, a dusting of sweet cinnamon, honeysuckle and sweet pea. The palate is fruity, then sweet, more toffee, a touch of anise, then into milk chocolate Flakes, banoffee pie and apple turnovers. Creamy toffee finish to the fore now, a little oak and sweet barley sugar warmth too. Milk chocolate raisins linger.