Over the years I have several times purchased a bottle of GL15. When I poured myself a glass, I went to check my last notes. I was surprised I haven’t formally recorded any. Glenlivet 12 for me, and I am sure for many others, was the gateway single malt whisky. The first time I purchased the 15; making a better income, I recall feeling proud I finally advanced my calibre of scotch and close to getting to and affording the elusive and pricey 18 year old single malt. Baby steps. The nose is welcoming of sweet canned peaches and pears. Raisins, dates, caramel, toffee, warmed brown sugar, lemon zest, frosted vanilla cinnamon rolls and a touch of oak. Over a medium dense body, there is a sweet and spicy current. The sweet side flavors of brown sugar, dark chocolate, butterscotch and toasted coconut. Spices of cinnamon, nutmeg, wood, white pepper. Take those flavors, join and mix. As you hold in the mouth, woody qualities are stronger and add to enhance the flavor on the palate. The finish is medium length and sparse of a touch of wood spice, almonds and brown sugar. Glenlivet still connects with me. The 15 pushes forward from the 12. The French Oak cask adds a good touch a woody spiciness and the sweetness is not overblown and counters the spices quite nicely. A very good and enjoyable dram;’one of the better Glenlivet’s. In the day when this was under $60, it worthy of a try. Nowadays, at $70+, I would spend my money elsewhere. Find it when it’s on sale. [86/100][Tasted: 8/14/21][$64;$59]