GlenDronach 21 Year Old Parliament

Volume: 700ml / ABV: 48%

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.

Tasting Note

Nose

Soft smoke and lemon juice, cedar wood, apple peel, toasty oak, soft earth, date and walnut cake, and a hint of freshly made espresso.

Palate

Golden syrup, soft, juicy raisins, tangy oak notes, peach, cherry blossom, cocoa and honeydew melon.

Finish

Sherry tones lead the finish, with a hint of sulphur, chocolate, luscious fruit and pepper.