To truly capture the essence of George Smith’s vision, The Glenlivet Founder’s Reserve has been created using the time-honoured distillation methods that he introduced so long ago. The Glenlivet Founder’s Reserve is as smooth and fruity as the whisky that first ran from the original copper pot stills. The traditional oak casks in which Glenlivet matures their whisky gives each expression its own distinct characteristics. Then, to lend a modern twist to the flavour of the expression, a selection of the aged oak casks and American first-fill oak casks are married together. 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.