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.
Good points: This whisky is bloody marvelous. Bad points: I've run out.
The 15-Year Revival is *sweeter*, but the 21-Year is in a different class. If you're looking for a straight "sherry-bomb", go for the Revival. If you want a rich and complex whisky with more spice and body, the Parliament is an outstanding dram. Permanent spot on our shelf for sure!
I usually buy whiskies in the $80-$300 range. This offering is quite delightful, a good value. I detect the raisins, vanilla notes, which morph into a zesty spicy end. The finish is strong, though not perhaps a long as I might have hoped. For this price, you can't miss. However, like the reviewer before me, I think that the GlenDronach 15-year "Revival" is superior in quality and it is significantly cheaper.
its very good
A very balanced, complex and dark sherried malt. Almost as good as 15 yo Revival.
