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15 Year Old Whisky

Whisky that has been aged for 15 years holds a special place in the world of distilled spirits, serving as a benchmark for maturity and complexity. It represents a stage where the raw, fiery spirit of new make whisky has been tempered and refined by time, taking on characteristics that only years in a cask can impart.

During the course of 15 years, whisky undergoes a profound transformation. This period allows for an extended interaction with the wood of the cask, which imparts not only colour and flavour but also an evolving structure to the spirit. The oak casks, each with their own history and treatment, breathe with the seasons, expanding in the warmth and contracting in the cold, thereby allowing the whisky to migrate in and out of the wood's porous structure. This movement facilitates a complex exchange whereby the spirit slowly extracts compounds from the wood, developing rich layers of flavour.

A 15-year-old whisky is often characterised by a harmony of flavours. The harsher alcohols mellow out, giving way to a smoother, more rounded profile. If the whisky has been aged in ex-bourbon casks, one can expect a bouquet of vanilla, coconut, and caramel notes. Alternatively, ex-sherry casks typically lend the whisky richer tones of dried fruit, nutmeg, and cinnamon. The type of wood and the previous contents of the cask play critical roles in shaping the final flavour.

Colour is another attribute significantly influenced by this lengthy ageing process. Typically, a 15-year-old whisky will have a deep, inviting amber colour that hints at the richness and depth waiting to be discovered on the palate. Legs or tears that form on the side of the glass after a swirl often indicate a good, full body that promises a certain creaminess and a lingering finish.

The nose of a whisky of this age might reveal a tapestry of scents: the sweetness of caramel, the freshness of cut grass or apple, the depth of leather, or the spice of oak. The initial taste often follows the nose closely but with added dimensions. A 15-year-old whisky usually boasts a well-structured palate, where the immediate flavours gradually unfold into secondary notes and a finish that can range from spicy and warm to soft and dry.

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Glenfarclas 15 Year Old product image
Glenfarclas 15 Year Old
70 cl / 46% ABV
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139 Reviews
65.90
GlenAllachie 15 Year Old product image
GlenAllachie 15 Year Old
70 cl / 46% ABV
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48 Reviews
66.75
Dalwhinnie 15 Year Old product image
Dalwhinnie 15 Year Old
70 cl / 43% ABV
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243 Reviews
44.15
Glenfarclas 15 Year Old Gift Set product image
Glenfarclas 15 Year Old Gift Set
80 cl / 46.7% ABV
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6 Reviews
93.94
Dalmore 15 Year Old product image
Dalmore 15 Year Old
70 cl / 40% ABV
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122 Reviews
91.45
The GlenDronach 15 Year Old Revival product image
The GlenDronach 15 Year Old Revival
70 cl / 46% ABV
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38 Reviews
77.90
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Bowmore 15 Year Old
70 cl / 43% ABV
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73 Reviews
61.99
Singleton of Dufftown 15 Year Old product image
Singleton of Dufftown 15 Year Old
70 cl / 40% ABV
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8 Reviews
56.00
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Tamdhu 15 Year Old
70 cl / 46% ABV
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26 Reviews
74.90
Glen Scotia 15 Year Old product image
Glen Scotia 15 Year Old
70 cl / 46% ABV
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41 Reviews
64.99
The Glenlivet 15 Year Old French Oak Reserve product image
The Glenlivet 15 Year Old French Oak Reserve
70 cl / 40% ABV
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162 Reviews
48.49
Johnnie Walker Green Label 15 Year Old product image
Johnnie Walker Green Label 15 Year Old
70 cl / 43% ABV
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154 Reviews
46.94
Glencadam 15 Year Old product image
Glencadam 15 Year Old
70 cl / 46% ABV
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12 Reviews
64.90
Benromach 15 Year Old product image
Benromach 15 Year Old
70 cl / 43% ABV
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15 Reviews
71.49
Balblair 15 Year Old product image
Balblair 15 Year Old
70 cl / 46% ABV
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12 Reviews
76.45
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Old Pulteney 15 Year Old product image
Old Pulteney 15 Year Old
70 cl / 46% ABV
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12 Reviews
73.00
74.00 -1%