Balvenie 10 Year Old Founder's Reserve
- Distillery
- Balvenie
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 40%
- Age
- 10 years
- Price
- £199
- Community rating
- 4.28 / 5 (18 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Vanilla, Honey, Dried Fruit, Toasted
- Description
- Balvenie's now-discontinued Founder's Reserve marries 10-year-old whisky from both sherry and bourbon casks, creating a balanced Speyside single malt. The marriage of cask types produces a profile that bridges orchard fruit and vanilla, with the structure that made Balvenie's core range distinctive.
Similar bottles to Balvenie 10 Year Old Founder's Reserve
Same price range with overlapping tasting notes:
- Balvenie 10 Year Old Founder's Reserve vs Jameson 4.5L — Jameson, £169.5, 5.0★ · Malt Extract, Vanilla, Honey, Toasted
- Balvenie 10 Year Old Founder's Reserve vs Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s — Barton Brands, £180, 5.0★ · Toasted, Vanilla, Tobacco, Honey
- Balvenie 10 Year Old Founder's Reserve vs Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) — Glen Spey, £133.99, 5.0★ · Fresh Fruit, Citric, Vanilla, Honey
Different style alternatives to Balvenie 10 Year Old Founder's Reserve
Same price range with a contrasting flavour profile:
- Balvenie 10 Year Old Founder's Reserve vs Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2017) — Lagavulin, £250, 5.0★ · Smokey, Medicinal, Oily, Kippery
- Balvenie 10 Year Old Founder's Reserve vs Port Charlotte PC12 - Oilenach Furachail — Bruichladdich, £199, 5.0★ · Smokey, Medicinal, Kippery, Oily
- Balvenie 10 Year Old Founder's Reserve vs Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing) — Banff, £265.32, 5.0★ · Old Wood, Leathery, Tobacco, Malt Extract
Community score
My Rating
Tap to rate
✦ Neatly Summary
Balvenie 10 Year Old Founder's Reserve is a 10-year-old single malt from Balvenie (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 40% ABV. Rated 4.3/5 by the community. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — sherried, vanilla, honey, dried fruit. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Balvenie's now-discontinued Founder's Reserve marries 10-year-old whisky from both sherry and bourbon casks, creating a balanced Speyside single malt. The marriage of cask types produces a profile that bridges orchard fruit and vanilla, with the structure that made Balvenie's core range distinctive.
Community Tasting Notes
No community notes yet. Sign in to add yours.
Neatly may earn a commission · Prices may vary
Similar taste profile
Questions & Answers