Glenlivet 15 French Oak

[Elagabalus]

Each week I try to purchase and sample a SMS or Blend that I haven't tried before.

This weekend was Glenlivet 15 French Oak.

I am not a big fan of this at all. I found it rather fiery.

I seem to have some inherent dislike for any whisky that begins with "Glen". Glenlivet, Glenfiddich, Glenord. However I recall enjoying the 18yo Glenlivet but at that pricepoint I am more inclined to go with a bottle of Lagavulin 16 or my latest love the DE.

Any opinions on the 15yo French Oak from Glenlivet or Glenlivet's other offerings?

[Deactivated Member]

I'm afraid Glenlivet 15yo French Oak Reserve makes me thing of British Airways lounges and Glenlivet 18yo makes me think of British Midland lounges.

Glenlivet does some super stuff - especially the older, sherried stuff, but sometimes familiarity is unhelpful. The younger vintages are naturaly fruity and I'm not sure the 15yo needs the extra fruit from the "French Oak".

[Reggaeblues]

It didn't do much for me. The 18 is good but the best I tried was the 48% Nadurra from duty free earlier this year. Hopefully they'll re-issue it as I can't seem to find it now.

[woodhill]

My dad's in America now. He's just bought me the Nadurra Cask Strength (57.6) Should be Good

Now I just have to wait till he gets back!

[Mr Fjeld]

The only Glenlivet I have tried so far is the Glenlivet 15 French Oak - and I rather like it I also have a bottle of the Nadurra (48%) but the 15 had a lovely fruit compot-like taste which I quite enjoyed. I'd love to try the 18/Archive/XXXV also but they are not available where I live.

[Deactivated Member]

The French Oak is excellent when served alongside a strong tasting meat dish.
I have used it with both duck & lamb and both were superb combinations.
MT