Taster

Nose: Honey, vanilla, fudge and soft spices combine with big fruity notes of tangerine and mango.

Palate: Floral, with stewed fruit, brittle toffee, plus more honey and vanilla.

Finish: Grassy, peppery and drying, with a hint of orange.

Comment: Straightforward, easy-drinking Glenlivet at a fair price.

Score: 7.5

Taster

Nose: Barley, sherry and toffee fudge all make a pleasing presence felt.

Palate: An impressively well-rounded whisky with dark chocolate, espresso coffee notes balanced out with stewed fruit flavours.

Finish: Sweet honeyed finish with just a hint of dry tobacco.

Comment: This attractively priced whisky is a great example of how good non-age statement whiskies can be.

Score: 8.9