The Glenlivet 15 French Oak: Tasting & Food Pairing, Review #69

GLENLIVET 15 FRENCH OAK RESERVE
THE DISTILLERY
Founded in 1824, situated Speyside, Scotland Highland and owned by Chivas Brothers part of Pernod Richard group
The name ‘Glenlivet’ means ‘The glen through which the river Livet flows’
THIS WHISKY
Matured in ex-Bourbon and new french oak casks made from Limousin oak
ABV 43%
COLOUR
Resinous Gold
NOSE
Creamy, rich, candied grapefruit, floral, citrus, honey, toffee, cinnamon
TASTE
Sweet, fruity, nutty, grapefruit, honey, oak spice, vanilla, white chocolate, toffee
FINISH
Lingering, toasted nuts, grapefruit marmalade, nuts, dry at the end
WITH WATER
Nose: fruit and custard dusted with cinnamon
Taste: more rounded
PRICE: … $70 … £42 … R850
FOOD PAIRING RECOMMENDATIONS
Ferrero Rocher, fruit and nut chocolate, toasted nuts
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[@nigelfisher3756]

Nice review chap. More or less matches my own tasting notes. Worth also trying with with a fish dish and milder blue cheese. At the moment in the UK, one can get a bottle for about £40 on special offer. Have you tried the Tomintoul 14….. excellent underrated malt.

[@gazebo2012]

Happy belated new year. Still haven't tried any Glenlivet. I like the sound of this one. That's not a bad price for a 15 year old whisky. Never tried a French oak matured whisky. Again another to add to my list. Good review. Im enjoying your channel. I like the food pairings I find it very interesting. Im going through all of your videos.

[@h.ng.7390]

That is my favorite chocolate treat for Christmas, so why not go with a bottle of Glenlivet 15 French Oak as well :) Cheers. Thanks for another great review.

[@thewhiskycouch7886]

HN Smith cheers 😊🥃!!

[@gazebo2012]

Tried this today it was quite nice. Very similar to the 18 I thought and a lot cheaper here in the uk. Tried the 18 too I feel it's way overpriced.