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  • the glenlivet 15 yo french oak reserve

    The Glenlivet 15 yo French Oak Reserve 75
    Distillery
    The Glenlivet
    Style
    Single Malt
    Release
    Unspecified
    Age
    15 Years
    Alcohol
    40% abv.
    Region
    Scotland, Speyside
    Bottled For
    Distillery

    The Glenlivet 15 yo French Oak Reserve is beautifully structured with an interplay of fruits and spices. The aroma is intense and sweet with hints of citrus fruit. A full palate contrasts notes of ripe mango with cinnamon and white pepper. This leads into a long and creamy finish balanced by a teasing, spicy dryness conferred by selective maturation in new French Oak casks.

    review by anonymous

    71
    Color
    Full gold
    Nose
    Light citrus fruit, a hint of oak and ginger
    Body
    Thin and light
    Palate
    Sweet vanilla with smooth woodiness-hints of light fruit
    Finish
    The finish is what killed it- thin and quick with an antiseptic feel

    A decent whisky but not worth the money

    review by dramiel mchinson

    78
    Color
    Dark Straw
    Nose
    Light aromas of toasted cereal, a little fruit syrup and raisins, hint of oak with a floral background
    Body
    medium body, slightly buttery
    Palate
    Starts with a lightly sweet toasted cereal, quickly gets drier as the Limousin oak kicks in with a spicey aromatic crispness.
    Finish
    medium finish with a hint of vanilla and the dry spiciness of the Limousin oak.

    The difference in the flavor profile from the limousin oak compared to the usual bourbon oak is very distinct.

    review by colin

    81
    Color
    Pure Gold
    Nose
    Lots of alcohol. Some citrus. Over ripe mango.
    Body
    Very light and creamy. Wet.
    Palate
    There's something very striking in the nose when you taste it. Fruity and playful. Vanilla pudding.
    Finish
    Easy. A slow fade of delicate flavors. Ends cleanly.

    This is my first taste of this bottle. I didn't expect I'd like this one as much as i do. It's a very delicate and structured malt with nothing that would offend an inexperienced whisky drinker. Its yumminess makes it a good desert whisky.

    review by saul

    75
    Color
    Golden
    Nose
    Too much alcohol to appreciate the nose full strength
    Body
    Thick and grows thicker.
    Palate
    Wood smoke. Tangy. High flavour notes.
    Finish
    Long. Start out slow. Nice and warm in the back of my throat, and the warmness slowly spreads downwards and fades out. Light.

    Not offensive. Fun to drink, but not very complex.

    review by fyoder

    70
    Color
    Darker honey.
    Nose
    Rosey, Formaldehyde.
    Body
    Thin. Wet. Mild.
    Palate
    Malt. A bit smoky. Salt. Ripe fruit. A bit citrusy.
    Finish
    long, long, long

    decent