Glenlivet 15 YO Single Malt Whiskey

This Glenlivet 15 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky expression from The Glenlivet, was matured in French Limousin Oak casks. Limousin Oak is a popular choice for maturation of Cognac. The Glenlivet 15 Year Old single malt scotch whisky gets its distinctive rich and exotic character from a process of selective maturation in which a proportion of the spirit is matured in French oak casks. In fact, we at The Glenlivet were one of the first to use French oak for making whisky, a technique that has since been imitated the world over. The Limousin oak we use is cut in France’s Dordogne region, where it’s often used to mature cognacs. Its low density allows the whisky to sink deep into the wood, and we carefully control how long the whisky matures in the casks so as not to overpower the desired result: a unique, pleasing spiciness. Glenlivet 15 Year Old Tasting Notes The nose is rich and oaked. There are notes of chewy resinous wood with a well-balanced acidity. Fudge and Madeira with apple crumble with calvados. The palate is full and rich with winter spice; cinnamon and cloves, thick oak with developing aridity. The finish is long and dry with a peppery note. Cask: French Limousin Oak Colour: Deep, intense gold Pair With: Full-flavoured venison dishes Flavour: Sweet fruits, delicate spice Finish: Lingering, sweet almond, spice Nose: Creamy, rich, buttery Palate: Fruit and nut