The Glenlivet
The Glenlivet 15 Year Old French Oak Reserve 70cl Whisky
Description
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 Glenlivet
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.
This is one of the malts I keep going back to, really enjoy the influence of the French oak casks. Color is a deep gold, amber. Nose is fruity, I get raisins and ripening apples, oak is rich. On the palate I can taste dried fruits, cinnamon, but not overpowering. Finish is where I think this one shines (I thinks so anyway). Nice long dry finish, peppery, honey sweetness comes through, a bit more oak, at times some caramel. Leaves a long lasting satisfying flavor despite have a medium body feel. Only wish that ABV was a bit higher.
My favourite Speyside sofar. Pure oak, no sherry, port or other winey nonsense. Let it sit in the glass for 15 minutes, but take a smell every now and then, and notice how it wakes up. From the classic Speyside fruity (sherry) smell, it evolves to a lively explosion of wood, vanilla, toffee, tobacco, banana and so on.
Reminds me of Cognac Obviously the influence of the French oak casks
Reading the reviews it sounded like I wrote the one on the 31st August 2020?? Well if not, absolutely an everyday go to cleanser that beats the 18 year per £. Only other 5 stars I can give is the Glendranoch 18.
Poured and left in the glass for 15 minutes, this stuff is absolutely lovely, nothing to dislike