48% ABV, 750 ml
GlenDronach’s Parliament release is aged for at least 21 years in a combination of Oloroso and Pedro Ximenez (PX) sherry casks. ‘Parliament’ is a term to describe a particular group of birds. This rich expression has been named ‘Parliament’ after the colony, or ‘parliament’, of rooks that have been nesting in the trees that overlook the GlenDronach distillery for almost 200 years. Rooks are a member of the crow family, with silky blue black feathers and social temperaments. This Parliament release continues a legacy of traditional fruit-laden whiskies. With “Resolute flavours of fine Oloroso sherry and bitter chocolate…” the single malt won a Double Gold Medal at the 2017 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
“Rich and deep aromatics of sticky toffee pudding, toasted cinnamon, and apple tarte tatin dance in the ethers. Bold and full-bodied, with plenty of tertiary elements like old leather, charred earth, and dried bergamot. The finish is long, punctuated by peppercorn and clove.” 94 Points 2022 Ultimate Spirits Challenge