Glenlivet French Oak Reserve 15 year old Glenfiddich This one uses 80% unpeated

This one uses 80% unpeated Highland and 20% peated Islay malts that are aged almost 2 decades

woody vanilla spice flavors and a soft finish with gentle lingering spice

2 has followed the same path as its

1% Aberlour single malt aged in a re-charred American oak barrel

Thirty years ago

Glenlivet French Oak Reserve 15 year old Glenfiddich This one uses 80% unpeatedGlenlivet 15 uses French oak barrels to finish the whisky. Oak barrels from France are different than American not only in geographic location, but also in species. French oak is either Quercus robur or Quercus sesiliflora. American oak is Quercus alba. The char level, age, and area grown can also affect the barrels, but there is a distinct flavor difference with oak barrels. In terms of flavor French Oak has subtle notes of spices and is smoother,