ABV 48%
Shows signs of being well looked after and is nicely balanced too. Warming and interesting.
Rob Allanson
The GlenDronach
Brand
Parliament, 21 Years Old
Expression
Single Malt
Type
21
Age (Years)
48%
ABV
Speyside
Region/Country
Standard (Distillery or blended)
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: A good punch of alcohol, then it opens into an apple orchard – a mix of warming fruit and fresh wood. Lemon oil. Oatcakes, strawberry jam and clotted cream.
Palate: The spices really start to build, and slowly sherry tinges emerge. Stewed prunes and brandy snap pieces. Fresh squeezed cherry juice, a little tart edge.
Finish: Long and really warming. Hits of rye spices tempered with that cherry sweetness.
Comment: Shows signs of being well looked after and is nicely balanced too. Warming and interesting.
Score: 7.8
Taster
Nose: Dark and sticky: molasses, warm toffee pudding and sugared almonds. There’s a majesty to it, old leather armchairs and polished wooden shelves.
Palate: Hugely sherried and sweet, thick and chewy, brimming with marzipan and toasted hazelnuts, densely fruited cake, brown sugar. There’s enough spice and oak to keep the sweetness in check.
Finish: Milk chocolate, liquorice and cigar wrappers as well.
Comment: For moments when you want to sink back into the couch and relax.
Score: 9
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