This 15 year old expression from The Glenlivet, was matured in French Limousin Oak casks. Limousin Oak is a popular choice for maturation of Cognac.
The nose is rich and oaked. There are notes of chewy resinous wood with a well-balanced acidity. Fudge and Madeira with apple crumble with calvados.
The palate is full and rich with winter spice; cinnamon and cloves, thick oak with developing aridity.
The finish is long and dry with a peppery note.
I love my Talisker 10, Laphroaig 18 and Macallan 18, and many others, but not all whisky needs to blow you over the moon. I was given a beautiful young Arab horse once and was concerned I didn't know enough to do him justice, so I asked a friend with a lot of training experience what I should do. He said "It's your horse; just ride him." It was great advice. My review: This is delightful and somewhat unique scotch for a fair price. It's your whisky, just drink it and enjoy what it is.
Wonderful flavor greatest taste ever. Haven't had 18 year or anything about the 15 year yet but the 15 is just most excellent
damn good. first glass however, more delicious than the second. by the time I got to the second I was so hammered I couldn't appreciate it. it was still great but the first taste wast the best. I had the first one neat and the second one, at the bartenders insistence. "opened up" with water. nope neat is better. smooth and absolutely sumptuous
Too smooth. It's smooth and it's oak. And that's about it. If you don't like the dry bitter oak taste, don't buy this. I don't dislike it, it's just not that engaging. At 40% don't expect it to open up a lot with water either. A nice starter whisky to me, not much else. Three stars nonetheless. It's still quality spirit at a reasonable price.
A nice double shot and a good cigar is all that a real needs.
