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.
An ordinary whisky that is slightly overpriced
Very surprised by richness a full bodied scotch that has many different notes of flavor.
The 16 year is a very peaty scotch, not for beginners of scotch, but well adapt for those of us that enjoy a smoke flavor. This scotch feature everything written above, I enjoyed this bottle during the summer months because my 21st birthday was in August and USA drinking age is 21. Even in summer (I keep my AC high), this scotch was so delightful. Warmed me up before going to bed and gave pleasant dreams. It did remind me of apple crumb pie. Going from 12 year to this was a very different change but a positive one for me in specific. I would recommend other to get this in the Glenlivet tasting sample which includes a 12, 15, & 18 year 200ml each sample before buying the full 750ml bottle of the 15. I also enjoy very dark coffee with no cream and sugar and fell that my palette was more used to this pettiness than others liking. Enjoy your dram, Brandon Niblett (add me on Facebook, I would like more scotch loving friends)
I've given many of the family a try / up to now the 15 French Oak Reserve is the "all around best" in the categories judged..... Thank You
I love every part of this whisky, especially the finish. Last year I learned to drink and understand the tasting of whisky. Even went on a whiskytrip to the Speyside and tried so many kinds. But this is the one for me.
