GlenDronach Parliament 21 Year

In contrast to the Allardice, Parliament adds in some PX sherry influence into the mix of casks that compose this venerable whisky. This whisky is pure, dense, rich fruitcake, raisins or dates, and sticky, caramelized fruit. The finish features that smoke again, but with an added bitterness that bears a startling resemblance to black coffee. At $200, I would recommend grabbing the Allardice at the moment, particularly due to the fact that it too is a 21-year old whisky masquerading as a younger one (see my note on GlenDronach 18; basic idea is that it comes from pre-1996 distillate, when the distillery shut down for a while, so Allardice right now is actually older than its age statement). Nonetheless, this is another cracker of a dram from GlenDronach.

Has a spicy sweet flavor, maybe clove or licorice, light pete with some sweet after notes. I like this scotch for warm summer nights.

2015.05.15 Gave it a 4 but might be a 5

Expensive, but a nice dram. Sherry smacks you in the face, in a nice way, from the PX/Oloroso. The nose brings oranges, plums, tobacco, honey nut cherrios and chocolate. The palate is outstanding on its own without water. White pepper, brown sugar, raspberries, cashews and dates. The finish is long and brings out more peppers, darker chocolate, and slight oak. This one needs a sweet and complex song for its theme. I'll pick "My Ashes" by Porcupine Tree. 4.75! Thanks for the pour @Generously_Paul!