The Glenlivet 15 Years French Oak Reserve
Fifteen years old, with part of it aged in French Limousin oak, the wood you know from cognac. Fresh, fragrant and bold, with a fuller and creamier finish than the 12 Years.
What French oak does to whisky
The character of the 15 Years comes from selective aging. Some of the whisky spends a limited time in French Limousin oak casks, the wood best known for cognac. This oak is less dense than American oak, allowing the whisky to penetrate deeply and draw out distinctive spices. Since only part of it is aged this way, the wood doesn't overpower it.
The Glenlivet was one of the first distilleries to use French oak for whisky, something many more brands do today. Compared with the fruity 12 Years, the 15 is fuller, spicier and creamier on the finish, with notes of nuts and spices. It has the same 40% ABV and is made to be enjoyed neat.
At a glance
Fragrant fruit with French spices
Fresh and fragrant
A fresh, aromatic nose with the familiar Glenlivet fruit and an initial hint of spice from the French oak.
Bold and nutty
Fuller than the 12 Years, with nuts and spices giving the fruit a stronger foundation.
Full and creamy
The French oak makes the finish fuller and creamier, with a warm spiciness that lingers.
The flavor profile of The Glenlivet 15 Years French Oak Reserve, neat. Spicier and creamier than the 12 Years.
Drink it like cognac
Aged in French oak, this malt deserves to be enjoyed just like a fine cognac: slowly, neat and after dinner.
Neat in a cognac glass
3 cl in a small cognac glass or tulip-shaped tasting glass, at room temperature. Hold the glass in your hand; a little warmth brings out the spices and nuts.
Glass: cognac glass →Alongside the 12 Years
Pour 2 cl of the 12 and 2 cl of the 15 side by side into two identical glasses. This lets you taste what the French oak adds: less fresh fruit, more spice and creaminess.
About The Glenlivet →With walnuts or dark chocolate
3 cl neat in a tumbler with a handful of walnuts or a piece of dark chocolate. It brings out the whisky's nutty notes.
Tumblers →Classics that pair with French oak
Choose cocktails usually made with cognac or spicy whisky. The spices in the 15 Years come through beautifully.
Sazerac
Originally made with cognac. Whisky, sugar, bitters and a rinse of absinthe.
Manhattan
Whisky, sweet vermouth and bitters. The notes and spices complement the vermouth.
Godfather
Whisky with amaretto over ice. The almond complements the nutty notes.
Hot Toddy
Whisky with hot water, honey, lemon and cinnamon. Spicy and warming.The right glass for the 15 Years French Oak
A small cognac glass or tulip-shaped tasting glass for sipping neat, a heavy tumbler for the Godfather and a coupe for the Manhattan.
More flavors from The Glenlivet
The Glenlivet
Where it all began. On the brand page, read all about The Glenlivet: its origins, varieties and classic cocktails.
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The Glenlivet Founder's Reserve
Orange, pear and caramel. Soft, creamy and the ideal malt for a highball.
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The Glenlivet Caribbean Reserve
Rum casks add banana, toffee and tropical fruit. A summery malt for ginger ale and tiki cocktails.
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The Glenlivet 18 Years
European and American oak, first and second fill. Full-bodied, elegant, with a long finish.
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The Glenlivet 21 Years
Sherry, cognac and port. Caramelized pear, raisins and warm spices for a special occasion.
View The Glenlivet 21 Years →Everything about whisky: the types, the best-known brands, and the cocktails.
Questions about The Glenlivet 15 Years French Oak Reserve
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