The Glenlivet 15 year old’s distinctive character is the result of selective maturation; a proportion of the spirit is matured in a selection of French Oak casks for a limited period, so as not to overpower the final result. The Glenlivet was one of the first distilleries to use French Oak in the whisky making process, a technique that has since been imitated by many others. The French Oak also increases the intensity of the whisky, resulting in a richer and creamier finish.
