GlenDronach Parliament 21 Year

Bottle shared with a small group, and this is possibly the last dram (courtesy of an aged and ore sample). To say the nose draws you in is an understatement...a sweet raisin-forward, but laden with dark fruit, beauty. Plenty of influence from the sherry and some nutty character. Some oaky notes, but they firmly compliment rather than dominate any of the raisin/date/almond-like flavors. While I wouldn't be happy without a sip, just being able to nose this gem is a treat unto itself. Flavor can be described using one word - "elegant". Raisin, figs, dates, brown sugar...this is a refined beauty that is impressive in the sense that a seasoned scotch drinker would appreciate the nuance but a newbie would find this incredibly approachable. In short, this may be the best scotch i've ever sipped, and that's some praise. Somehow, someway, a bottle of this needs to manifest itself on my shelf, because the small sip I used for this rating is already gone as I type this, and that is simply insufficient. Truly a world class pour...

I really enjoyed this complex dram. Initially noticed the heavier texture mouthfeel. Rich deep flavors of dates, figs, raisins and prunes. Balanced with dry nuts, oak, sherry and a lingering sweetness throughout.