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![Auchentoshan American Oak Reserve Single Malt Scotch Whisky [1000ml]](https://cdn11.bigcommerce.com/s-q90i85/images/stencil/300x300/products/369/1123/auchentoshanamericanoak__01356.1629544151.png?c=2 "Auchentoshan American Oak Reserve Single Malt Scotch Whisky [1000ml]")
![Glenlivet Founder's Reserve Single Malt Scotch Whisky [1000ml]](https://cdn11.bigcommerce.com/s-q90i85/images/stencil/1280x1280/products/139/1457/glenlivetfoundersreserve___00486.1681275496.png?c=2 "Glenlivet Founder's Reserve Single Malt Scotch Whisky [1000ml]")
Inspired by our legendary founder George Smith, this whisky is an expression of both tradition and innovation. Its creamy sweetness originates from the selective use of first-fill American oak casks, still so full of the Bourbon character their previous occupants left behind, and complemented by traditional oak casks. This sweetness contrasts wonderfully with the liveliness of zesty fruits, creating an expression that is worthy of its reserve status.
Tasting Note
Nose: Some dates then what at first appears to be a touch of salinity, but is better described as a slightly sharp plum and apricot wine note. There's orange zest, toffee, hints of struck match and chocolate raisins, but before this starts to sound 'Sherried' there's also pear drops, a dusting of sweet cinnamon, honeysuckle and sweet pea.
Palate: Fruity, then sweet, more toffee, a touch of anise, then into milk chocolate Flakes, banoffee pie and apple turnovers.
Finish: Creamy toffee to the fore now, a little oak and sweet barley sugar warmth too. Milk chocolate raisins linger.
Overall: Perhaps a little sweet, but it would work well with ice where the sweetness would be slightly suppressed - and before you shudder with disgust, Alan Winchester said that he liked his with a little ice sometimes too.
40% ABV