The Glenlivet 15 Year French Oak Reserve Single Malt Scotch Whisky
$90.00
The delicate touch of peat smoke is followed by aromas of sandalwood, hot clay, and vanilla. The smoke becomes more apparent on the palate and is nicely balanced by flavors of sweet nectarine, wild herbs, and baking spices.
UBC: 93 pts; WE: 91 pts.
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About
The Glenlivet is the single malt that started it all. It is the oldest legal distillery in the parish of Glenlivet, Speyside Scotland. It was founded in 1824 and has operated almost continuously since.
The Glenlivet 15 Year French Oak Reserve Single Malt Scotch Whisky distinctive character is the result of selective maturation; a proportion of the spirit is matured in a selection of French Oak casks for a limited period, so as not to overpower the final result. The Glenlivet was one of the first distilleries to use French Oak in the whisky making process, a technique that has since been imitated by many others. Limousin Oak, which is cut in the Dordogne region of France, is often used to mature fine wines and cognacs. In the case of The Glenlivet, its low density allows the spirit to penetrate deep into the wood, imparting the expression’s distinctive spiciness. The French Oak also increases the intensity of the whisky, resulting in a richer and creamier finish.
Tasting Notes
NOSE: Creamy and rich with buttery notes
PALATE: Honeyed, fresh tropical fruit aromas and mouthwatering vanilla and almond.
FINISH: Hint of smoke and spice.
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