Single Malt
Scotland
No
No
A 21 year old Glendronach released in 2011, and aged in a mix of sherry casks (Oloroso and sweet Pedro Ximenez dessert sherry). The result is really very good indeed. Interestingly enough, this whisky has no political associations. It is, in fact, named "Parliament" after the collective term for a group of rooks - and there is a Parliament of Rooks living in the trees near GlenDronach...
Please note: We're afraid we can't guarantee which vintage you will receive. It'll still be yummy GlenDronach no matter the vintage, mind!
Soft smoke and lemon juice, cedar wood, apple peel, toasty oak, soft earth, date and walnut cake and a hint of freshly made espresso.
Golden syrup, soft, juicy raisins, tangy oak notes, peach, cherry blossom, cocoa and honeydew melon.
Sherry tones lead the finish, with a hint of sulphur, chocolate, luscious fruit and pepper.
The 12 year old was a favourite of ours but this happened in the way of a present and what a taste. It is a really great whisky at a very reasonable price. Wish I could afford the barrel!!
As I've read, due to the changing of hands of this distillery, the 21 is actually several years older than that. So it should be the best value out there. It probably is. I can see why people like this. Just, to me, this reminds me far too much of the proverbial fruitcake you'd get from your friendly neighbor on Xmas eve. Don't want to kill its reputation by rating it poorly, especially as I find the distillery's story endearing, but it'll be a while before I splurge for another one from these guys.
This was a present for my 40th birthday from my much loved father-in-law. We have always enjoyed the Scottish malts yet never ventured into this price range. Well what a surprise, the full body and complex nodes that accompany this beautifully crafted scotch took our minds into heaven. It certainly will be savoured, shared and replaced. Wow what a treat.
Leave it to decant and the scents become bewildering. You'll have acacia honey, flowers, fruits. It's a head massage for your nose. The taste is mellow, sweet, soothing with a lingering, long finish. It is a mastery of flavours, layers and depth. You could say it belies it's age even though at 21 it's not a young whisky to start with. In comparison a 19YO Glentauchers is much more fiery (I know that's intended for the blending vats). All in all it is not a dram to drink at a dinner party or while conversing. This is for quiet solitude and savouring because you'll want to concentrate on the delicate, gentle pampering of your senses. It's a similar price to the Balvenie 17 YO which is also a straight up corker, this is a thoroughly different character and I think this is better value.
An astounding surprise to me. I vary between Islay and Speyside mostly, but this blew my socks off. Loved the sweetness that double matured sherry cask brought to it.
