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Glenlivet French Oak Reserve 15 Year Old, Bourbon & French Limousin Oak Cask, 2008, 40%
Glenlivet

Glenlivet French Oak Reserve 15 Year Old, Bourbon & French Limousin Oak Cask, 2008, 40%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 18
Average Score
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Description

The Glenlivet 15 Year French Oak Reserve Single Malt is known for its rich and exotic character, derived from a process of selective maturation where a portion of the spirit is matured in French oak casks. The Glenlivet was one of the first distilleries to use French oak for whisky maturation, a technique now widely imitated. The Limousin oak, sourced from France's Dordogne region, is often used for maturing cognacs. Its low density allows the whisky to penetrate deep into the wood, imparting a unique and pleasing spiciness without overpowering the spirit. The whisky is initially matured in used bourbon barrels before a finishing period in the French oak.

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Cask type
Bourbon & French Limousin Oak
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Unpeated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
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Cask origin
Dordogne region of France
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Limited edition
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Has box
No
Closure
Cork
Presentation
Standard bottle
Series highlights
French Oak Reserve
Historical context
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Special release
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Allocation
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Nose
Creamy, rich, buttery, with notes of sweet toffee, dark fruits, cherry, vanilla, cinnamon, almond, and sometimes pineapple and honey.
Palate
Round, sweet, smooth, with fruit and nut flavors, especially dark fruits like cherry, vanilla, cinnamon, and roasted hazelnut. Spicy oak influence with cloves and nutmeg, and a hint of fennel.
Finish
Lingering, sweet almond and spice, with notes of light pastry, honey, and cinnamon. Medium to long, balanced and smooth, with a peppery note.
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