How Much Does Glen Garioch Founders Reserve Cost in 2026?
Glen Garioch Founders Reserve — All Sizes & Prices
| Bottle Size | Price | Price/oz | Price/Shot | Shots |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 750ml (Standard) 25.4 oz | $44.28 | $1.74 | $2.62 | 16.9 |
About Glen Garioch Founders Reserve
Glen Garioch 1797 Founder's Reserve is a Highland single malt Scotch whisky from the historic Glen Garioch distillery, produced by Jim Beam Brands at 48% ABV. This no-age-statement expression, matured in bourbon and sherry casks, delivers a bold, rugged profile with sweet honey, sherry-influenced fruits, toasted cereals, and spicy oak that sets it apart in the entry-level single malt category. Its lively peppery kick and complex savory notes make it special for those seeking unpolished authenticity over refined smoothness. Ideal for whisky enthusiasts on a budget who appreciate Highland character—fruity, malty, and spicy—without the premium price tag. At $44.28 for 750ml, it punches above its weight, offering great value compared to pricier Speysiders or Islays, though its youthful sharpness may not suit beginners preferring softer drams.
Tasting Notes
👃 Nose
A vibrant mix of dark amber honey, toasted cereals, and heather honey greets the nose, laced with dried fruits like raisins and apricots, plus citrus hints of lemon, grapefruit, and green apple. Subtle sherry salinity from Manzanilla casks adds savory depth, alongside soft spice, vanilla, and faint beery malt notes. Floral and yeasty undertones emerge with time, evoking fresh bread dough and subtle cinnamon.
👅 Palate
Soft and airy mouthfeel opens with peppery honey, citrus sweetness, and salted caramel, transitioning to dark chocolate, toasted oak, and fruity bursts of apple, pear, and raisins. Spicy ginger, peppercorns, and charred oak build mid-palate, balanced by creamy vanilla, butterscotch, and malty cereal grains. The lively alcohol adds warmth without overwhelming the malty, fruity core.
✨ Finish
Middle-long and peppery with drying tannic oak, unsweetened chocolate, and dried orange peel. Lingering heat from spice and charred wood fades to a tart, bitter-sweet close.
Popular Cocktails with Glen Garioch Founders Reserve
Glen Garioch Highball
Founder's Old Fashioned
Spiced Garioch Sour
Food Pairings
Dark chocolate, Blue cheese, Roast beef, Salted caramel desserts, Charcuterie with dried fruits
