The Glenlivet 15 Year Old French Oak Reserve Scotch Whisky
The Glenlivet 15 Year Old French Oak Reserve Scotch Whisky is a 15-year-old Speyside single malt at 40% ABV (80 proof), finished in part in French Limousin oak from the Dordogne — the same wood used for Cognac casks — married with traditionally matured Glenlivet. The Glenlivet was among the first distilleries to put Scotch into French oak, and the wood's fine grain adds a distinctive almond-and-spice signature. A 750mL bottle. Order Scotch whisky online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Age: 15 years, including French Limousin oak married with traditional casks
- Origin: Speyside, Scotland — The Glenlivet Distillery (Chivas Brothers / Pernod Ricard)
French Oak Meets Speyside
The Limousin oak in French Oak Reserve is a deliberate departure from the American-oak norm: porous, open-grained wood that trades vanilla for nutty, spiced depth. The result keeps Glenlivet's fruit-forward house character but layers a creamy, almost Cognac-like richness over it. Shop more The Glenlivet whiskies and compare against American whiskeys for an oak-driven tasting flight.
Tasting Notes
Distillery notes: creamy, rich and buttery on the nose; sweet fruits, delicate spice and nuts on the palate; a lingering finish of sweet almond and spice.
How to Enjoy
Neat or with a splash of water — the French-oak character shows best un-chilled. Excellent with roasted almonds or crème brûlée.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes French Oak Reserve different from other Glenlivets? Part of the whisky is matured in French Limousin oak (Cognac-cask wood), which adds almond, spice and a creamy richness most American-oak Scotches don't have.
How long is The Glenlivet 15 aged? A full 15 years — the French oak portion is married with traditionally matured 15-year-old whisky before bottling.
Is it 40% or 43% ABV? The official US bottling is 40% ABV (80 proof); a lone retailer listing at 43% is a listing error.
Fifteen years, French oak, classic Glenlivet — order The Glenlivet 15 French Oak Reserve online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.
