What does GLENLIVET 15 French Oak Reserve TASTE Like?

[@wayne9124]

Good to see a few of these entry-level bottling. Also, I'm glad you changed glasses again, that bucket done my head in. Good luck Wednesday

[@McIntyresMalts]

Thank you Wayne!

[@jamescostigan3721]

This is between $80 - $100 USD in my area. There's no way I am paying that for a 40%-er when I can get something with really good specs and flavor, like a Speyburn 15, for $65. I realize that I am not their target consumer, but if Glenlivet added something to their core range like the limited edition Glenlivet 12 Illicit Still (48%, NCF, delicious and $60) then I would be a more eager customer. They are capable of making something really worth buying and, given that this year is their 200th anniversary, I sure hope that they will. Cheers!

[@McIntyresMalts]

Spot on James, couldn't agree more my friend.

[@katokagome4670]

I got it in Virginia for $89+tax so about $98 or so. But in CT it was about $175

[@FreedsFirstTime_Whisky_Reviews]

I still have a half empty bottle of this on my shelf, it's been there for a couple years now and I keep forgetting it's there! Nothing remarkable and very safe. I'm with you Wade. Perfect intro pour though imo.

[@McIntyresMalts]

This may end up sitting on my shelf for years to come too ahaha

[@MrSilasgreenback]

Interesting, my own current experience with this whisky matches your comments largely. I was pleasantly surprised by it's nose and it really is a rather enjoyable whisky. It isn't world class, it's not some amazing complex dram, but it has just enough in it to make it rather pleasant (there's that word again). When it comes to Price AUD 180 equates to 93 GBP. It retails here in the UK at 52 GBP and I managed to pick up a bottle from a Facebook market for a mere 30 GBP. At 30 GBP it represents a bargain, but I certainly would not pay the 50 GBP as there are so many other good whiskys in that range even in the supermarkets. If I'm paying 50 in a supermarket, I'm eyeing up a Caol Ila 12 or perhaps a Lagavulin 8.

[@McIntyresMalts]

100% Value is subjective and a base line to how we measure something's worth. Getting this for £30 makes it a fantastic whisky, paying £93 would make it terrible.

[@meepmeep7165]

Just FYI you can't equate aud to gbp via exchange rate. Oz has: higher spirit tax and transport costs to get it from the UK. Agree thought that $180 is steep

[@ven1983]

Thanks for the review Wyde. I’m a fan of French toasted oak matured whiskies. It smells so good. Shame this is not an integrity bottle. Btw, I can’t help to notice the Edradour 12 Caledonia bottle behind you. Have you made a review of it? I’m planning to get it next week.

[@McIntyresMalts]

I have not reviewed the Caledonia yet, I need to get to it!

[@HvyMetalHippy666]

Just bought my first bottle of it today. On Special for 69.99CAD, regular price 94.99. Very enjoyable.

[@McIntyresMalts]

Great at that price!

[@CAnz-i1x]

Nice review. This is nice and not everything needs to be "complex" all of the time. I like dissecting spirits sometimes but I definitely don't want to do it all the time.

[@McIntyresMalts]

Appreciate your input 🥃😊

[@Mike-vi2ct]

When I first started drinking whiskey this was a highlight for me. After exploring morecambeltown, Islay I can agree with your review

[@McIntyresMalts]

Yeah I think I experienced it at the wrong time in my journey

[@jgarner447]

I was lucky enough to pick up 2 of these on special a year ago from Dan's for $110 each, price has increased dramatically since then

[@McIntyresMalts]

A much better price than what they go for now!

[@CREAGO98]

$100 at dans right now

[@johnzajac9849]

Usually, I prefer to beat piles of ants with an empty Caol Ila bottle. Seriously though, the G15 is on my list, a bottle of which costs 90 USD in Virginia.

[@McIntyresMalts]

I hope you enjoy it!

[@vegeto3327]

Where I live I got few options,maybe 10 single malts including Glenlivet 15 and glenfiddich 15,which one you would choose from as reviewed both , I like glenfiddich better

[@McIntyresMalts]

Yes I like the Glenfiddich 15 better too

[@thewhiskyenthusiast]

It's a nice enough dram and that's about it really, I much prefer the Captain's Reserve. Have you tried that, I can't remember now? Cheers brother!

[@McIntyresMalts]

I have not tried the Captain's reserve my friend, have some samples of the Licensed Dram and the Illicit Still to get to as well as some cask strength stuff, but haven't yet dived too deep into Glenlivet.

[@thewhiskyenthusiast]

@@McIntyresMalts I'm looking forward to your review of the Licensed vs Illicit. I did a video of comparing them head to head with the regular 12 and I preferred the Licensed Dram but the other night at Vin's live I leaned much more towards Illicit Still. Both very good whiskies 🥃

[@audes.4433]

My favorite Glenlivet. I highly recommend trying this when drinking this 15yrs Glenlivet. Take a small sip and swing it back and forth just on the "tip of your tongue." (3-5 time). I'm not gonna spoil the surprise. Give that a try and tell me what you think?

[@McIntyresMalts]

I was intrigued with your suggestion! I just poured a dram and tried it, but I'm not sure I'm doing the technique right because nothing is happening for me 🤷‍♂️

[@audes.4433]

@McIntyresMalts ok... I'll try to explain the technique better. You know the wine sommelier wine tasting technique? It's very similar to that technique (as though you're whistling). Do this whistling technique, but have the whiskey just move back/forth at the tip of the tongue. I apologize for not being more clear on the technique. I hope this time around you'll get to experience what it is that I was trying to share. The object is to get as much oxygen moving back/forth on the tip of the tongue to open up the notes. If the technique is done right, you should experience a "Very" smooth, creamy, and a sweet lingering taste.

[@meepmeep7165]

​@@audes.4433can often get this just by letting the pour breathe. Good suggestion to get more put of your whisky 😊

[@hordeum-vulgare]

Trite but true: single malt prices have gone bonkers. I bought the Glenlivet 15 YO for AUD$92 in 2018. Like you say, Wade, it's currently around $170-180. Has the quality also doubled in the last 5-6 years, I wonder?

[@McIntyresMalts]

Yep, there is no way it's better than it was in 2018

[@jamesboddington9565]

I would love to see distiller put the same spirit in French and Bourbon cask, preferably above 46%, un-chillfiltered and taste them as a pair. Interestingly new French Oak barrels are around 200% more expensive than American Oak (Bourbon) barrels and in wine would be considered more elegant than American Oak. $180AUD!!....... I got a Springbank 10 for that recently

[@McIntyresMalts]

Yep, I would take a Springbank 10 for the same price over this every single day of the week, no questions. Perhaps it's the barrel composition driving up the cost here, but it hasn't been done well enough to justify the asking price at all.

[@JimmyJamaltm]

Hi Wade, im living in europe but im interested in some top australian whisky i can buy here. Do you have a video or a quick top 5/10 which u can recommend?

[@McIntyresMalts]

Ooh love this question! Not sure what you have available to you where you are so I will give a few approaches here. 5 you likely have access to that I recommend -Lark -Overeem -Archie Rose -Bakery Hill -Starward (mostly likely to find, but it's not a good representation of the real quality whisky from my country) 5 Aussie whiskies I recommend if you can hunt them down -Morris -Sullivan's Cove -Cape Byron -Highwayman -Amber Lane Alternatively, if you want to let me know what you are already aware of and what you have access to (and what profile you enjoy) I can let you know which ones of those I think are worth your time 😊 Thank you for the great question!

[@JimmyJamaltm]

@@McIntyresMalts Thanks for the reply. I did some research and the bottles that are the most easy to find here are: Starward X Lagavulin Cask Starward Left-Field Starward Solera Starward assortment Starward Tawny Cask 2018/2022 Starward Stout Cask 2018/2023 Morris Signature Morris Smoked Muscat Barrels Morris Tokay Barrels Morris Muscat Barrels Morris Port Barrels Morris Sherry Barrels I like peated (lagavulin, port charlotte, ardmore etc), cherry (glenallechie, edradour, aberlour), japanese (hibiki, yamazaki, hakushi) and all types of whisky to be honest. Are there any on this list you tried and recommend? It would be a good starting point for my australian whisky journey (im very interested in sullivans cove double cask as well, but its very expensive here haha).

[@JimmyJamaltm]

hey thanks for the reply, i thought i posted the list i found in this region but maybe something went wrong.. The bottles i found were: Starward X Lagavulin Cask Starward Left-Field Starward Solera Starward assortment Starward Tawny Cask 2018/2022 Starward Stout Cask 2018/2023 Morris Signature Morris Smoked Muscat Barrels Morris Tokay Barrels Morris Muscat Barrels Morris Port Barrels Morris Sherry Barrels Im a fan of peated (ardmore, lagavulin etc) , sherry cask (edradour, glenallechie , japanese (yamazaki, hakushu). are there any whiskies in this list you would recommend? thanks for your time! :)

[@McIntyresMalts]

​@@JimmyJamaltm The Morris Muscat Barrels was one of my top 5 whiskies tried last year, really loved that one! I also have a bottle of the smoked version, but haven't yet tried it. I expect it to be amazing based on how good the standard bottling is, and how much I love smoky whisky, so I would have to say those ones are the stand outs on the list for me. Starward isn't the best representation of Australian whisky IMO, I don't really rate it personally, but I know it's about the easiest Aussie whisky to find overseas, so worth trying if you want to experience an Australian whisky, but don't use it as the bar to set the standard by. Hope this helps! 🥃

[@kaylashae3915]

Between glenlivet 15 and glenfiddich 15, which do you recommend?

[@McIntyresMalts]

I like the Glenfiddich more between the two 😊

[@Cole-lebout723]

This is on sale at my local wine and beyond for $75 in Alberta, Canada. At some point I will go for it. But honestly right now there’s so many other whiskies that are on my radar at the moment that I’m just not sure if it’s worth it.

[@McIntyresMalts]

I'd let it sit there personally. You aren't missing anything here.

[@EscargoT80]

Glenlivet 12 is my gateaway whisky to single malts.. tasted this one quite some time ago and was not impressed.. easy pass for me.. thanks for the review boss!! 🥃

[@McIntyresMalts]

Yeah, I thought worth me doing reviews of stuff outside my normal realm of interest!

[@astroboy3507]

Hey Wade About 2 years ago my Bro bought the Glenlivet 18 was like petrol too sharp very disappointed me and him!!! I’m pretty turned of the name to be honest that’s just us!!! 🤙🏻 🥃

[@McIntyresMalts]

😳🤯 Glenlivet sharp and petrol like?! Must have been a bad batch, this is about the least offensive whisky there is. The 18's I've had have been very smooth and gentle sweet sippers.

[@astroboy3507]

@@McIntyresMalts Well I don’t know for me and my Bro we didn’t like it at all that’s just our opinion wade!! 🤙🏻

[@stevenquinn8317]

@@McIntyresMalts could’ve been a bad batch, wasn’t great at all. I’ve still got the bottle. Was disappointing as my brother mentioned

[@whiskywhereabouts]

I thought you were joking last week! Cheers.

[@McIntyresMalts]

I can’t remember, what did I say Tim?

[@whiskywhereabouts]

@@McIntyresMalts I referenced Glenlivet in the comments under your Glenfiddich video, and you said you were doing this Glenlivet next week. I didn't realize it was a series! Enjoyed both videos and seeing you on the Roundtable table yesterday.

[@McIntyresMalts]

@@whiskywhereabouts Thanks mate, yeah I have a few videos now in the "my first time" series when I crack open new bottles. You will have to join in on the next Whisky Round Table mate! Are you on the No Nonsense Whisky discord?

[@whiskywhereabouts]

@@McIntyresMalts Sounds good to me. I didn't know about the discord until the Roundtable stream, so I'll have to get myself set up there. Thanks!

[@McIntyresMalts]

@@whiskywhereabouts Definitely jump on brother, let me know if you can't get on and I will help :)

[@jimmyjazz4605]

Ant murderer! 😂

[@McIntyresMalts]

haha was waiting for this comment. I love ants 🐜❤️

[@Mertkara06demir]

Hello from Türkiye, insanlar pahalı olduğundan bahsediyor. Türkiye de,fiyatı 2.750 Türk lirası , 5 gün çalışmanız lazım. İki kere çalarak içtim 😂

[@McIntyresMalts]

Bu, Türkiye'deki diğer viskilere göre çok pahalı sayılır mı? Bu fiyat yaklaşık 130 Avustralya Doları, bu da normalde burada olduğundan daha ucuz ve buradaki birçok viskinin fiyatı 4.500 Türk Lirası'nın üzerinde!!

[@Mertkara06demir]

@@McIntyresMalts bizim ülkemizde alkol aşırı pahalı, emin olun dünyada başka ülke yoktur böyle. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan siyasal İslam yapıyor ve %300 verdi koyuyor içkilere. Bu bir çok viskiden pahalı Türkiye de, black label, green label,hepsinden pahalı. Günlük asgari ücret 566 Türk lirası 9 saat mesai,bir şişe viski için 5 tam iş günü çalışmanız gerekir. Orada 1 gün çalışıp alabilirsiniz

[@Mertkara06demir]

@@McIntyresMalts insanlar burada evin de viski bira şarap yapıyor o kadar pahalı.

[@pablocobar7319]

I didnt like it, instead i would choose the glenfidich 15

[@McIntyresMalts]

You and me both my friend.