Recently I bought a bottle of Glenlivet French Oak Reserve 15 year. This scotch is a bit more flavorful than any other Glenlivet scotch I've had. The nose is spicy with a bit of cinnamon, flowers, and pepper. The taste is smooth with a bit of fruit on the back end. The taste doesnt linger and lasts a decent amount of time. The color is lighter than other Glenlivet scotchs. This (I'm told) most likely comes from the French Oak cask since they are not charred like old bourbon casks. These casks are the same barrels used to make French Cognac and Wine.
This scotch is marketed by Glenlivet as the first single malt scotch ever created. This scotch is about $50 - $70 locally per bottle and is a very good middle of the road single malt. Good companion for a cigar.
This scotch is marketed by Glenlivet as the first single malt scotch ever created. This scotch is about $50 - $70 locally per bottle and is a very good middle of the road single malt. Good companion for a cigar.
