The Glenlivet 15 Year Old French Oak Reserve
- Distillery
- The Glenlivet
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 40%
- Age
- 15 years
- Price
- £50.5
- Community rating
- 4.50 / 5 (193 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Vanilla, Honey, New Wood, Citric
- Description
- The Glenlivet's 15-year-old French Oak Reserve is matured exclusively in Limousin oak casks, the same wood traditionally used for Cognac. This approach imparts rich, elegant characteristics while maintaining Speyside's signature smooth and fruity character.
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The Glenlivet 15 Year Old French Oak Reserve is a 15-year-old single malt from The Glenlivet (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 40% ABV. Rated 4.5/5 by the community. Expect richly sweet, heavily oaked and vibrant and fruity character — vanilla, honey, new wood, citric. A well-balanced whisky that appeals to both newcomers and enthusiasts. Good value for the quality offered.
The Glenlivet's 15-year-old French Oak Reserve is matured exclusively in Limousin oak casks, the same wood traditionally used for Cognac. This approach imparts rich, elegant characteristics while maintaining Speyside's signature smooth and fruity character.
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