The Glenlivet 15 Year Old French Oak Reserve

Name: The Glenlivet 15 Year Old French Oak Reserve
Brand: The Glenlivet

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The Glenlivet's 15-year-old, finished in Limousin French oak of the kind used for Cognac. Creamy, buttery aromas, fruit and nuts, and a finish of almond and spice.

Details

Brand	The Glenlivet
Distillery	The Glenlivet
Origin	Scotland / Speyside
Style	Single Malt
Age	15 yrs
ABV	40%
Cask	Limousin French oak and other casks

Flavour profile

Smoky
Sweet
Fruity
Spicy
Rich

* Editorial estimate.

Tasting notes

Nose: Creamy, rich and buttery, with candied grapefruit.
Palate: Round, sweet and very smooth, with fruit, nuts and gentle cinnamon spice.
Finish: Lingering sweet almond, spice and toasted hazelnut.

* Editorial tasting notes.

How to enjoy it

Neat
With water
On the rocks

Sip it neat or with a splash of water to appreciate its smoothness and nutty notes. Try it side by side with the 12-year-old.

Food pairing

Nuts, dried fruit and soft cheeses such as Brie.

Background & production

A 15-year-old single malt from The Glenlivet in Speyside. Part of its maturation takes place in Limousin oak casks from France — the type widely used for Cognac.

The French oak adds creamy richness, nuttiness and spice to The Glenlivet's fruity house style.

Bottled at 40% ABV.