characterful dram either way — a step up in weight and sherry richness from the Springbank 10

Pleasant woody and oaky aromas lead into caramel

central-highland Blue Agave with the highest standards of production

warming finish — though a handful find the sweetness borders on cloying rather than genuinely complex

Addition Cubeb Pepper Cocktail Spice The Glenlivet Founders Reserve characterful dram either way —4 fluid oz. 45% ABV Cubeb Pepper might look similar to black pepper, but its more complex and aromatic. The flavor can be described as a combination of black pepper and allspice, and the smell is beautifully perfumy and rich. Cubeb adds an interesting botanical element to gin drinks, Old Fashioneds, or as a more complex substitute for black pepper.