Rosencrantz
GlenDronach Parliament 21 Year
Single Malt — Highlands, Scotland
Reviewed
January 25, 2020 (edited July 15, 2020)
The smell is invaded by the liqueur sherry, with a background of licorice and rhubarb. Dried figs, raisins, milk chocolate... the nose sinks into a sea of elegant sweetness, full-bodied and structured. In the long run, it gives off a persuasive aroma of wood.
And it is precisely the wood that makes itself felt first on the palate, leaving a trail as it flows over the tongue, almost immediately dominated by the sherried and vinous notes, always with a hint of rhubarb to soften its sweetness. Chili and almonds are added to the company, with the chocolate going dark, and still dried fruit. A touch of amaretto and cinnamon. Far from a simple drink, the tasting deserves time and attention to grasp its nuances, it is certainly not what is called a daily dram.
The finish is not very long, made of wood, spices, dried fruit.
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