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Glenlivet Founder's Reserve Single Malt Scotch
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Glenlivet Founder's Reserve Single Malt Scotch

4.4(245 ratings)

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  • Lowest price today: $38.99 at Sip Whiskey (checked Nov 14, 2026).
  • Checked at 2 stores.

Our take on the Glenlivet Founder's Reserve Single Malt Scotch

Founder's Reserve is The Glenlivet's entry-level Speyside single malt, built on first-fill American oak for a creamy, sweet profile. It trades the 12 Year Old's age statement for a softer, more fruit-forward dram with orange, pear and toffee apple notes and a smooth, lingering finish. It suits drinkers new to single malt or anyone wanting an easy, approachable whisky for everyday sipping and mixing. Against age-stated rivals it gives up some depth and complexity, but its balance and smoothness hold up well for the style.

Best forSingle malt newcomersEveryday sipping and highballsWhisky drinkers who prefer sweet, smooth dramsGifting an approachable Speyside
Pros
  • Smooth, well-balanced and easy to drink
  • Sweet citrus, pear and toffee apple flavors
  • Creamy texture from first-fill American oak
  • Long, soft finish
  • Works neat, on the rocks or in cocktails
Cons
  • No age statement, unlike the 12 Year Old
  • Lighter and less complex than older Glenlivets
  • Sweetness may feel one-note to experienced drinkers
  • Not a sherry-cask or heavily peated profile

Glenlivet Founder's Reserve Single Malt Scotch prices at every store

  • Sip WhiskeyNew

    In stock

    $38.99Checked 11 h ago
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  • Keg n BottleNew

    Availability unknown

    $44.99Checked Oct 31
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Glenlivet Founder's Reserve Single Malt Scotch price history

$44.99$38.99
Oct 31Nov 14

Lowest price we've seen: $38.99 on Nov 14 at Sip Whiskey; highest $44.99 on Oct 31. Tracked across 2 stores since Oct 31.

What reviewers say

  • 4.4 / 5245 ratings

Rated 4.4 out of 5 across 245 ratings, Founder's Reserve is generally received as a smooth, easy-drinking Speyside at a fair value. Drinkers praise its sweet citrus and toffee notes and gentle finish; some find it simpler than age-stated Glenlivets.

What people mention
  • SmoothnessPraisedDrinkers describe it as exceptionally smooth and well-balanced, easy to sip neat.
  • FlavorPraisedSweet orange, pear and toffee apple notes come through clearly.
  • ValuePraisedOwners see it as a solid, affordable entry into single malt.
  • ComplexityCriticisedSome find it simpler and sweeter than age-stated Glenlivet expressions.
  • FinishPraisedThe finish is described as long, creamy and gentle.

From Keg n Bottle

  • Aged in first fill American Oak casks for a creamy sweetness
  • Hints of zesty citrus with notes of sweet caramel apple
  • Nose: delicate aromas of citrus fruit, notably sweet orange
  • Palate: sweet fruit notes of zesty oranges and pears with a hint of candy toffee apples
  • Well-balanced and exceptionally smooth
  • Finish: long, creamy and smooth
Shipping
Does not ship to MA, MI, MS, SC, TN, MT, AL, AR or UT; no P.O. Boxes or APO/FPO addresses; weekend and holiday orders processed the following Monday; expedited

About the Glenlivet Founder's Reserve Single Malt Scotch

The Glenlivet Founder's Reserve is a single malt Scotch whisky from The Glenlivet, the oldest legal distillery in the parish of Glenlivet, Speyside, Scotland. The distillery was founded in 1824 and has operated almost continuously since. The whisky is inspired by its founder, George Smith, and combines tradition and innovation.

It is aged in first fill American Oak casks, which bring a creamy sweetness. Hints of zesty citrus come through alongside notes of sweet caramel apple. The whisky is well balanced and smooth.

Size
750 ml
Type
Single malt Scotch whisky
Region
Speyside, Scotland
Cask
First fill American Oak
Nose
Delicate citrus fruit aromas, notably sweet orange
Palate
Sweet, with zesty oranges and pears and a hint of candy and toffee apples
Finish
Long, creamy and smooth

Specifications

Size
750 ml

Questions and answers

How does Founder's Reserve compare with The Glenlivet 12 Year Old?
Founder's Reserve is younger and lacks an age statement, giving a sweeter, lighter profile with more citrus and toffee. The 12 Year Old is rounder and more complex, with more orchard fruit and oak.
Is Founder's Reserve peated?
No. It is an unpeated Speyside single malt, so the smoke is absent and the focus is on sweet fruit and creamy oak.
How should I drink it?
It works neat or with a splash of water to open the citrus. It also holds up on the rocks and in highballs or whisky cocktails.
What does it taste like?
Expect sweet orange and pear on the nose and palate, with candy and toffee apple notes, then a long, creamy finish.
Is it a good whisky for beginners?
Yes. Its smooth, sweet and low-smoke character makes it an easy first single malt, though experienced drinkers may want more depth.
Where is the Glenlivet Founder's Reserve Single Malt Scotch cheapest?
At Sip Whiskey, for $38.99, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Glenlivet Founder's Reserve Single Malt Scotch?
Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 245 ratings.
Where can I buy the Glenlivet Founder's Reserve Single Malt Scotch?
2 stores we checked sell it, including Sip Whiskey, Keg n Bottle.

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