The Glenlivet's 15-year-old expression was aged in French Limousin Oak casks. The Limousin oak is a favoured choice for Cognac maturation.A method of selected maturation gives the 15 Year Old its characteristic rich and exotic character. A percentage of the spirit is aged in French oak barrels. In fact, The Glenlivet was one of the first distilleries to use French oak in the production of whisky, a process that has since been copied all over the world. The Limousin oak is harvested in the Dordogne region of France, where it is commonly used to age cognacs. Because of its low density, whisky can penetrate deep into the wood, and The Glenlivet meticulously monitors the length of time the whisky spends in the casks to ensure that The Glenlivet 15 does not overpower the desired result. The end effect is a distinct and enjoyable spiciness.

Award:

(Gold) Liquid Gold Award – 2014 Jim Murray's Whisky Bible

(Master) Speyside Single Malts 13-18yrs – 2013 The Scotch Whisky Masters (The Spirits Business)

(Gold) Scotch Single Malt - Speyside – 2017 International Wine & Spirit Competition

(Gold) Speyside Single Malts 13-18yrs – 2015 The Scotch Whisky Masters (The Spirits Business)

(Gold) Scotch Single Malt - Speyside – 2014 International Wine & Spirit Competition

(Gold) Speyside Single Malts 13-18yrs – 2014 The Scotch Whisky Masters (The Spirits Business)

(Gold) Single Malt Scotch - 13 to 19 yrs – 2013 San Francisco World Spirits Competition

(Silver) Speyside Single Malts 13-18yo – 2018 The Scotch Whisky Masters (The Spirits Business)

(Silver) Distillers' Single Malts between 13 and 20 years old – 2014 International Spirits Challenge

(Silver Outstanding) Scotch Single Malt - Speyside – 2013 International Wine & Spirit Competition