# The Glenlivet Founder's Reserve Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 40% ABV, 70cl The Glenlivet Founder's Reserve is a Speyside single malt Scotch whisky presented at 40% ABV in a 70cl bottle. The listing describes citrus and fruity notes, with maturation involving traditional and American first-fill oak casks. It can be served over ice or used in cocktails. - [Original product page](https://bargainpostbox.co.uk/product/glenlivet-founders-reserve-single-malt-scotch-whisky) - [View offer](https://bargainpostbox.co.uk/visit/glenlivet-founders-reserve-single-malt-scotch-whisky) - Market: UK - Language: en-GB - Currency: GBP - Category: Grocery & Household > Drinks > Spirits & Liqueurs - Price: 21.90 GBP - Previous price: 26.00 GBP - Discount: 16% - Price checked: 2026-11-12T18:04:46.067Z - Rating: 4.8 / 5 - Reviews: 11417 Prices and deal status are the latest recorded data, not a guarantee of availability. Confirm the price and availability with the store. ## At a glance - Listing describes a Speyside single malt with citrus and fruity notes. - The product description mentions maturation in traditional and American first-fill oak casks. - Suggested uses include serving with ice and mixing cocktails. ## Pros - A 70cl bottle at 40% ABV gives a clearly stated size and strength for choosing a whisky. - The listing suggests both serving it over ice and using it in cocktails, including a Carnivale recipe. - Customer feedback describes it as smooth and drinkable, including as an everyday malt. ## Specifications ### Product - Style: Scotch Whisky \(malt distillates with water\), colourant: plain caramel. - Region: Speyside region of Scotland - Colour: pale gold colour - Bottle volume: 70 cl \(700 ml\) - Alcohol content: 40% ABV - Energy information: Per 100ml \(Kcal\) - 221 ### Production and flavour claims - Cask maturation: matured in a selection of traditional and American first-fill oak casks - Described flavour: citrus fruity tones - Award claim: winner of the 2019 International Wine & Spirits Competition \(IWSC\) Gold award ## Before you buy - The description specifies a 70 cl \(700 ml\) bottle, while the title gives 70cl. It also describes cask maturation in overlapping, inconsistently worded terms: traditional and American first-fill casks, then American first-fill barrels. The precise cask combination is therefore not fully clear from the listing. ## A good fit for - Buyers looking for a Speyside single malt at 40% ABV in a 70cl bottle. - Those who want a whisky described with citrus and fruity notes for serving over ice or mixing. - Gift buyers, as the listing presents it as suitable for special occasions and customers report finding it makes a good present. ## Less suited to - Buyers who require a stated age, an explicit gift box, or more precise confirmation of the cask composition. These details are not established in the supplied listing. ## Customer feedback Customer feedback highlights smoothness, flavour and drinkability, describing it as an approachable everyday Speyside malt and a possible gift. That reported ease of drinking may suit buyers seeking a 40% ABV whisky for sipping or cocktails, but feedback does not establish the specific flavour or cask claims in the listing. - Positive themes: Customer feedback describes a smooth taste and velvety texture. - Positive themes: Feedback mentions drinkability as an everyday malt and suitability as a present. ## Frequently asked questions ### What size and strength is The Glenlivet Founder's Reserve? The title states 70cl and 40% ABV. The description gives the volume as 70 cl \(700 ml\). ### How does the listing describe its flavour? The description mentions citrus and fruity tones, a pale gold colour, and a balanced, smooth taste. ### How does the listing suggest serving it? It suggests serving the whisky with ice or using it in cocktails. A Carnivale cocktail recipe is included in the description. ### Does the listing specify an age statement? 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