Glenlivet Founder's Reserve
I won't give this Con Air time
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Review by @Rantavahti
- Nose20
- Taste20
- Finish20
- Balance20
- Overall80
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While ago, I started a discussion about this Founder's Reserve replacing their 12YO expression in the UK (probably in other parts of the market as well in near future).
I decided to give it a chance, even though I didn't like the news. This Glenlivet started out pretty well, but with oxidation, it started to get worse. Still, an okay whisky like my score implies, but not near its predecessor.
And don't give it much air time like my title suggests!
Nose: Sweet with fruits and malted barley. Very restrained, though sharp –young age does show. Notes of citrus and apricot.
Taste: Starts with bitter peach peel. There is pineapple present, but not as delicious as the 12YO’s notes. Toffee is present as well. Thick and smooth body.
Finish: Smooth and fast with fruits, sugared barley and oak. Aftertaste is pretty good but too quick.
Balance: Smooth and sweet dram.
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You're too generous with your praise. While I was never a fan of the 12 I didn't mind it that terribly. But this replacement is just terrible.