About the product
Glendronach 21 Year Old Parliament is a premium Highland single malt Scotch whisky matured for a minimum of 21 years in a combination of Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez sherry casks from Andalucía, Spain. Named after the colony ("parliament") of rooks that has nested around the distillery for generations, it is one of Glendronach's flagship expressions and is renowned for its rich sherry influence, dark fruit character, and luxurious depth.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairings
Taste Notes
The aroma opens up with an elegant profile of ripe autumn fruits, notably blackberries, red plums, and dark molasses, all enlivened by candied orange peel, warm toffee pudding, and old leather. On the palate, it delivers a massive, oily, and resolute mouthfeel. Thick flavors of fine Oloroso sherry and bitter chocolate sauce give way to spiced Victoria plum pudding, dark espresso, and toasted hazelnuts. The experience concludes with a long, lingering, and beautifully balanced finish accented by nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger, and faint cigar wrapper.
Food Pairings
To perfectly complement the deep, sherried complexity of this dram, pair it with dense desserts like a traditional sticky toffee pudding, warm spiced plum tart, or dark chocolate cake made with a high cacao percentage. For a savory contrast, it works magnificently alongside a charcuterie board featuring rich, earthy blue cheeses, mature aged Gouda, or air-dried Spanish ibérico ham. If you enjoy a savory main course pairing, try serving it alongside a slow-roasted venison or seared duck breast drizzled with a dark berry reduction sauce.
About the brand
Founded in 1826 by James Allardice, The GlenDronach is one of Scotland’s oldest licensed distilleries. Located in the Forgue valley of the Aberdeenshire Highlands, the brand is world-renowned as the undisputed master of sherry cask maturation. They have spent two centuries perfecting the art of marrying heavy, robust Highland spirit with expressive Spanish oak. The 21-year-old expression traditionally bears the name "Parliament" in honor of the colony, or "parliament," of rooks that have nested in the trees overlooking the distillery grounds for generations.
