The Glenlivet Founder's Reserve Single Malt Whiskey - Duty Free - 1 Litre

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• The Glenlivet Founder’s Reserve Single Malt Scotch Whisky is created using time-honoured distillation methods, introduced by the founder of The Glenlivet George Smith
• This single malt scotch whisky is made with the same crystal-clear mountain streams of Speyside, and is as smooth and fruity as the whisky that irst ran from the original copper pot stills
• The Glenlivet’s Master Distiller Alan WInchester marries the whisky from a careful selection of aged oak casks and American first-fill oaks casks, providing a smooth and creamy sweetness that mingles harmoniously with the delicate flavours and complex fruity tones
• Colour: Pale Gold; Nose – Citrus fruit and sweet orange; Cask – Traditional Oak and American First Fill
• Palate: Zesty orange with pear and toffee apples; Flavour – Creamy sweetness and zesty fruits; Finish – Long, creamy and smooth

Product Description

The exceptional character of the Glenlivet spirit is apparent even before the cask ageing process begins, a result of the unique lantern shaped pot stills we use at the Glenlivet. For the Glenlivet founder’s reserve, skilful selection of casks enhances the signature fruity flavours of the Glenlivet with traditional oak casks being complemented by selective use of American first-fill casks to give a hint of creamy sweetness creating an exceptionally well-balanced and smooth malt.

History

During the early 19th century, illegal distilleries were commonplace throughout the Speyside region of Scotland. In 1823, however, Alexander Gordon pushed the Excise Act of 1823 through Parliament. The Excise Act allowed illegal distillers throughout Scotland to apply for and obtain licenses to legally distill spirits. In 1824, a businessman named George Smith applied for one of the first licenses in the Speyside region of Scotland and opened the doors to The Glenlivet Distillery. For nearly two centuries, The Glenlivet Distillery has been producing the “single malt whisky that started it all.”

The Glenlivet Single Malt Scotch Whisky is made using barley sourced from Crisp Maltings, Portgordon (Portgordon is a village in Moray, Scotland). After the barley has been malted and mashed, it is fermented in wooden washbacks for approximately two days. The wooden washbacks used by The Glenlivet are more difficult and expensive to maintain as compared to the stainless steel washbacks used by most Scottish distilleries, but impart a distinctive, floral quality to the whisky.

After the barley has been fermented, it is distilled twice — first through The Glenlivet’s wash still, and then again through The Glenlivet’s spirits still. Originally designed by George Smith, the copper-pot stills have a unique, lantern-like shape, which encourages contact between the whisky and the copper. The copper strips the whisky of any impurities it may have, and provides for a lighter and more pure flavor profile.

The Glenlivet Founder’s Reserve is a tribute to George Smith’s original vision to craft the definitive, smooth Speyside malt whisky. Crafted by current master distiller Alan Winchester, the whisky has been aged predominantly in first-fill American oak ex-bourbon casks.

As a result, The Glenlivet Founder’s Reserve has a pale gold color with bright notes of blood orange and burnt sugar on the nose. The palate transitions to flavors of pear, rock candy and caramel apples before finishing with notes of toffee, peanuts and honey. Easygoing yet full of flavor, The Glenlivet Founder’s Reserve is sure to be equally delicious for both connoisseurs and those just discovering whisky.