The Glenlivet Founder's Reserve 1824 single malt scotch whisky is as smooth and fruity as the whisky that first ran from the original copper pot stills.

The Glenlivet Founder's Reserve 1824 single malt scotch whisky is as smooth and fruity as the whisky that first ran from the original copper pot stills.

It is the oldest legal distillery in the Highlands of Scotland. It was founded in 1824 and has operated almost continuously since. [1] The distillery remained open throughout the Great Depression and its only closure came during World War II.

Dec 23, 2021 · 190 years later in 2014, The Glenlivet released its now-famous 1824 Founder’s Reserve Single Malt Scotch. The offering was meant to compliment its standard 12 year old version, and was branded to honor founder George Smith.

Mar 23, 2023 · Glenlivet was established one year later in 1824 by George Smith (much to the annoyance of the other illegal distilleries in the area who hoped that mass disobedience would lead to the law being repealed). The same year the original Glenlivet distillery in Upper Drumin began operation.

Since 1824, The Glenlivet has delivered a unique single malt Scotch experience using exceptional casks, finishes & liquids.

What’s more we know that The Glenlivet was established in 1824 as it’s clearly centered below Founder’s Reserve in even larger type. The color is a straw hay/white wine golden, with large droplets that whistle as they slowly tip-toe down the glass.

After the 1823 Excise Act, George Smith became the first distiller in the Highlands to obtain a license for distillation and, in 1824, he established The Glenlivet on what was once a farm distillery called Upper Drummin.