Glenlivet 15 Year Old / French Oak Reserve

Quality stuff - can't go wrong with this one.

I really enjoy this whiskey,it is a bit smokey in taste. It is smooth to the palate, I drink it straigth,and you cannot go wrong with this after a long day at work.

Fantastic whisky, i may even prefer it to the 18yr.

fantastic scotch for the $

Being from Australia, a few cubes of ice is essential in the warmer months. The rest of the year, I drink mine neat. A matter of personal preference although I do add some water to higher alcohol whisky.

So smooth. Responds well to water.

I love this. The vanilla from the oak is evident on the nose, as are the dark brown flavours in the mouth, the toffees, caramels, the dried Christmas fruits, but not in a heavy duty sherry cask way (nothing wrong with that, mind). I had a Glenlivet 18 last Hogmanay, but I think, sacrilege, I prefer this, there is less honey and it has a bit more bite, or punch, but it's down to personal taste.

"Nose": Very fruity and floral. Roses, cherries and dark berries. "Palate": Cherry, rich dark plums and of course oak. Creamy. An exotic oak, but not too exotic such that it is weird. All pleasing flavors here. Soft, enjoyable, very drinkable texture. "Finish":Vanilla, more oak and drying a bit. Not super long, but not bad either.

"Nose": Very fruity and floral. Roses, cherries and dark berries. "Palate": Cherry, rich dark plums and of course oak. Creamy. An exotic oak, but not too exotic such that it is weird. All pleasing flavors here. Soft, enjoyable, very drinkable texture. Nice firm mouthfeel to this one. "Finish": Vanilla, more oak and drying a bit. Not super long, but not bad either.

I really enjoy the 15 year old French Oak Reserve,smooth,smokey,and can drink it without a overwheming after-taste.A excellent choice to relax,and to chill-out.

Go for the 12 year-old, which is better in my opinion. Or spend a little bit more and go for the superb 18 year-old.

This is a lovely drop, as others have said it is smooth with nice, complex flavours. Very easy to drink. Bought it on a whim, and very glad I did! Will definitely go back for more, an absolutely beautiful whisky.

I usually prefer the islay malts but had a wee dram of this stuff tonight. Smooth as silk and a lingering cherry aftertaste. Delightful whisky. I might treat myself to a bottle of the 18yr gear when i get paid.

A little bit of water goes a long way.

Lets get it right......ice for blends to cut their tendency to be course, slightly chilled water for malts up to 15 years (Glen Grant etc), but nowt for malts over this......just sip and enjoy(really good with a black Italian coffee) I know, being doing this for well over 40 years and the liver is still functioning, albeit not as well as with a good Italian red wine, preferably from Tuscany!!!!!!!!

Some whiskies go better with ice. It may highlight salty and smoky flavors and subdue the sweet malty character. I wouldn't add ice or water to a 30 year old malt, as I would only spend the money if I enjoy it straight, but for a cheapish 12-15 year old, anything goes, depending on the mood.

@ steve of cheshireI personally agree that ice cubes spoils whisky, it sort of numbs the flavour and smell, the best thing to do is to add a small drop of cold water this obviously cools the whisky but also takes away the alcoholic burn allowing more of the flavour to come through, however there is no right or wrong way to drink whisky, you should just drink it the way you like it.

on my second bottle of this and find it very smooth .. i usually drink my whisky over a cpl of ice cubes but have been told i am spoiling it by doing so .. am i right or wrong as i really enjoy it this way

Fantastic whisky, one of the best if not THE best considering its price, its very smooth, has a wonderful aroma and a truley excellent balance of flavors.

A very elegant, fruity and rich single malt. It is subtle and very refreshing - looks classy and tastes classy. Never overpowering at 40% vol it is very drinkable. At this price it is a real steal!