{"product_id":"glenlivet-founders-reserve-single-malt-scotch","title":"The Glenlivet Founders Reserve Single Malt Scotch Whisky","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Glenlivet Founders Reserve is the entry expression in The Glenlivet range — named for George Smith, who was granted the first legal licence to distil in the Scottish Highlands in 1824, making The Glenlivet the first legitimately licensed Highland distillery.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Founders Reserve uses a combination of traditional ex-bourbon and first-fill American oak casks. At 40% ABV without an age statement, it is the most accessible starting point in the Glenlivet range. Browse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/glenlivet\"\u003eGlenlivet collection\u003c\/a\u003e at Wooden Cork.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Creamy and floral — vanilla, white peach, fresh cream, light citrus\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth and accessible — vanilla toffee, ripe fruit, gentle spice, honeyed sweetness\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Short to medium, clean and sweet\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Glenlivet, Ballindalloch, Speyside\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Speyside, Scotland\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAge Statement:\u003c\/strong\u003e NAS\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCask Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional ex-bourbon and first-fill American oak\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40%\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/scotch\"\u003eScotch whisky at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs Founders Reserve or Glenlivet 12 the better starting point?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eFounders Reserve is sweeter and more approachable but has no age statement. The 12-year is marginally more complex with a declared age. Either works — Founders Reserve for the sweetest introduction, 12-year for a more classic Speyside starting point.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat does Founders refer to?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe name honours George Smith, who received the first legal Highland distilling licence in 1824 following the Excise Act. Smith was the first to take up the licence, at considerable personal risk from other illicit distillers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is Founders Reserve or Glenlivet 12 the better starting point?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Founders Reserve is sweeter and more approachable but has no age statement. The 12-year is marginally more complex. Either works.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What does Founders refer to?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The name honours George Smith, who received the first legal Highland distilling licence in 1824. Smith was the first to take up the licence at personal risk from other illicit distillers.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Glenlivet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49132299485436,"sku":"080432109755","price":42.74,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/6605\/2348\/files\/hav5xtybs4unyehahc4s.jpg?v=1779708392","url":"https:\/\/thebourbonvaulthq.com\/products\/glenlivet-founders-reserve-single-malt-scotch","provider":"THE BOURBONVAULT HQ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}