The Glenlivet Founder's Reserve Single Malt Scotch Whisky with Giftbox, 700ml

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The Glenlivet is one of Scotch whisky’s biggest brands and regularly tops the sales figures for the US. Your information may be used by Chivas Brothers International Limited and made available through us to any other entities of the Pernod Ricard Group. To help preserve his brand, George Smith’s son, John Gordon Smith, applied for sole rights to the name, which were granted in 1884 but allowed other producers to hyphenate it with their own names eg. Experimentation is key when it comes to enjoying The Glenlivet but err on the side of caution, so as to not overpower the spirit. We are committed to offering the best value to our members, with a satisfaction guarantee on both your membership and merchandise.

By the 20th century the vast majority of the distillery’s production was going for fillings but in the 1970s Glenlivet once again began to market itself as a single malt, especially in the lucrative US market. But behind the mass market consumer success lies a distillery with a colourful story and a fine tradition for more exclusive malt whiskies. Threats were made on George Smith’s life by smugglers and the story goes that he took to carrying a pair of pistols to protect himself against those who stood to lose their livelihoods but he held firm. Selective use of these casks provides a smooth, creamy sweetness that mingles harmoniously with the delicate flavours and complex fruity tones already present in the whisky.Made with water from the crystal-clear mountain streams, the Glenlivet Founder’s Reserve is as smooth and fruity as the whisky that first ran from the original copper pot stills. Choose cocktails that bring out some of the spirit’s unique notes, like creamy toffee, bitter, zesty orange peel and gentle cinnamon spice. When mixing into cocktails, it’s important to let the unique qualities of the spirit take control, which means choosing one flavor profile and sticking to it. Glenlivet is one of the most popular scotch brands in the world; renowned for its round, sweet and smooth notes.

Because it’s hard to count the number of ‘firsts’ this brand can claim, starting from its establishment back in 1824, which makes it the first ever licensed distillery from the Speyside region of Scotland. Blended whisky was taking off in the 19th century, most notably by Edinburg merchant Andrew Usher with his OVG (Old Vatted Glenlivet) which was launched in 1852 and had The Glenlivet as a principle component in the blend. The ancient legal wrangles over the name aside, The Glenlivet occupies a well earned place Scotch whisky history.The lantern-shaped copper stills used at The Glenlivet Distillery are unlike any other in Scotland, ensuring a bespoke element to the liquid during its pre-aging time. Glenlivet produces some of the most rounded scotch in the world, which means it pairs great in cocktails and is a versatile whiskey to use.

The Glenlivet 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky represents the signature style of The Glenlivet distillery.Two popular choices for easy mixing include club soda or ginger ale, or you could also mix up The Glenlivet into more intricate cocktails like the ones below. In just two years after the act, the number of licensed distilleries doubled and legal whisky production rose from two million to six million gallons a year. Unlike many other brands that couldn’t take the financial stress of having to close during the war, The Glenlivet popped back up almost instantly. Each of these unique expressions captures The Glenlivet’s signature style and the spirit of the glen itself. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice.

Multi-award winning and recommended as far back as the 1820s when King George IV asked to try it during a trip to Scotland, it’s easy to understand why The Glenlivet remains such a household name 200 years later. The double oak maturation process imparts vanilla notes and gives The Glenlivet 12 Year Old its distinctive smoothness. There isn’t really a bad way to drink The Glenlivet, particularly if you’re branching out into all of the different bottles this brand produces. Unlike other stills, the lantern shape encourages maximum contact with the copper and the long design shape means only the lightest vapors reach the top.With over two thousand items in our catalogue, including over 2000 single malts, we continue to be recognised as one of the market leaders in terms of our ability to acquire exceptional rare and vintage malts. However, if you find neat whiskey too strong, try adding a few droplets of filtered water or enjoy it on the rocks. It presents an exceptional combination of flavours and aromas that make it a true classic in the whisky world. The Glenlivet rather grandly styles itself as “the single malt that started it all” but there’s more than a grain of truth to its claim.