Just picked up this in 2022 so presuming mine is at least 27 years old! Looking forward to tucking into it but already feel like I’m winning due to the age and the closure dates
I'm relatively new to this. I got maybe 10 bottles in my bar. The 2020 bottling of Parliament was far and away the best whiskey I have ever had. Immediately went out and bought 2 more bottles for $225 CAD. The viscosity is amazing. So rich, complex and deep. I guess it's technically a 25 year old so that's why it's so good.
Informative and useful review as always, Rob. The story about the "Parliament" is told on the back of the canister -- it refers to the flock of rooks that are described as "guarding" the distillery. Cheers and best regards.
great video. My opinion on this, its a sherry bomb, nothing complex. Its sherry sherry sherry. For a single malt I prefer to reach for something a bit more challenging, bit more unique, and a bit more of complexity.
Been trying to decide on this or the 18 as they're nearly the same price here and many people seem to like both. Now knowing it's super sweet I think I'll go for the 18.
Just got a bottle of this and can't wait to try it ,loved everything this manufacturer has done so far so hopefully this lives up to expectations ,great review keep up the good work my man!
Well I opened up the Glendronach 21 last night and had 2 drams. I was a little disappointed. I thought it would blow me away. It was good, but I would rate this 8 out of 10. I got my Glendronach 18 and did a side by side and liked it better. I would rate the 18 yr a 9 out of 10. It has more punch and flavor than the 21 IMO. Now the Glendronach 12 & 21 are aged exactly the same, except with 9 years difference and the 15 & 18 are aged exactly the same with a 3 years difference. It's rare to find the 18 yr on the shelf, don't know why, but I found it at Beltramo's before it closed. Just an FYI.
Yes, Px is sweeter than a Oloroso cask. You still get the sweet from the fruity taste in a Oloroso cask. It is more of a stewed fruit like your making jam in a pot on the stove. In my opinion, the 18 yr is closer to the 15 yr. Just fyi.
I saw that review. I have the 1995 19 yr PX Puncheon cask #4028. Waiting for a special occasion on that one. With a higher abv and being a single cask, I think I will enjoy that more than the 21 yr parliament. Thanks!
Dang you got this for only $150 CAD? Awesome review Rob....I just picked this bottle up and was curious what everyone thought about it as I enjoy the first few pours:)
Did you say "A solid A" ? or (A solid 8) ?? This is one of my top rated whiskies I have had the pleasure to experience this far in my whisky journey!......Thanks for presenting this video journal Rob!
Nice review. I just now stumbled across your channel for the first time. Glendronach definitely one of my favorite malts. Especially love the 15 yo. I still have an unopened bottle of the 21 yo but the urge to open it is getting stronger. I see you also have a good taste in literature. Kingkiller Chronicles is awesome.
Thanks for joining buddy. Glendronach 21 is very nice. I'll likely buy another bottle soon. The Name of the Wind is likely my favourite book of all time. Thanks for noticing. Cheers.
Depends how sweet you like your scotch. Glendronach is sweeter but a touch hotter with the alcohol at 48%. Both excellent. I think I'd go for the Glendronach but it's a toss up.
The bottling age is printed on the back ok the bottle below the label if that helps you check Wit6. I’d like to know too. Back of the tube has the master distiller on too?
Rob i remember you told me you like dalmor 18 a lot. I need to know how is it, compare to GLENLIVET 18(which is best whiskey ive ever tasted must say) Is it similr to dalmore 18 or dalmore has completely other taste?
+Premierlove 283 not exactly sure. Someone else asked me the same thing. This one is great but this was my first time with this bottle so I don't have a previous experience to compare to.
Hey rob! I had watching this whiskey today on MASTER OF MALT website. They are selling like too cheap..im sure its fine but i have to ask you if you know this website and if you think the whiskeys quality there is same quality like all the other whiskeys?
In my whiskey book, they mention that Glendronach is a Speyside. But if you look on the box or bottle it says it a Highland. I've come across this on a couple other bottles and don't get it. You rated this an 8 as you did with the Macallan 18.. Curious, what scotch have you rated as a 9 or 10.....
That's interesting. Is your whisky book old by any chance? There was a re-zoning that took place a while back, it's the reason Macallan is no longer a Speyside and now considered a Highland as well.
James Mitchell to be more specific the parliament in this case referes to the rooks(type of crow) that live in the old forest that is beside the distillery that produces this wonderful whisky
+Corey Martin thanks Corey. It's not as sweet. It's sticky aged in Oloroso Sherry casks. It's the PX casks of the 21 that gives its candy like sweetness.
Just picked up this in 2022 so presuming mine is at least 27 years old! Looking forward to tucking into it but already feel like I’m winning due to the age and the closure dates
I'm relatively new to this. I got maybe 10 bottles in my bar. The 2020 bottling of Parliament was far and away the best whiskey I have ever had. Immediately went out and bought 2 more bottles for $225 CAD. The viscosity is amazing. So rich, complex and deep. I guess it's technically a 25 year old so that's why it's so good.
Yep. I actually reviewed the 2020 in a newer video.
Informative and useful review as always, Rob. The story about the "Parliament" is told on the back of the canister -- it refers to the flock of rooks that are described as "guarding" the distillery. Cheers and best regards.
Cheers
great video. My opinion on this, its a sherry bomb, nothing complex. Its sherry sherry sherry. For a single malt I prefer to reach for something a bit more challenging, bit more unique, and a bit more of complexity.
I agree
Been trying to decide on this or the 18 as they're nearly the same price here and many people seem to like both. Now knowing it's super sweet I think I'll go for the 18.
Just got a bottle of this and can't wait to try it ,loved everything this manufacturer has done so far so hopefully this lives up to expectations ,great review keep up the good work my man!
Stephen Moody thanks brother. I think you’ll enjoy this one for sure. Cheers.
Excellent review, I'll be buying a bottle of this in the next couple weeks! Own the 12 and 18, especially loge the 18
Rich Garcia the 18 is my favourite. Cheers
Would like to complete this range in my collection ...still miss 3 bottle in the Core Range.
Good review Rod.
Greetings from Mauritius.
Good review. I got a really ripe red apple taste on the palate. It's a complex whisky. Beautiful
Ya very special stuff for sure
Well I opened up the Glendronach 21 last night and had 2 drams. I was a little disappointed. I thought it would blow me away. It was good, but I would rate this 8 out of 10. I got my Glendronach 18 and did a side by side and liked it better. I would rate the 18 yr a 9 out of 10. It has more punch and flavor than the 21 IMO. Now the Glendronach 12 & 21 are aged exactly the same, except with 9 years difference and the 15 & 18 are aged exactly the same with a 3 years difference. It's rare to find the 18 yr on the shelf, don't know why, but I found it at Beltramo's before it closed. Just an FYI.
I think they're releasing another back of the 18 in Ontario. I think the PX makes the 21 a little too sweet.
Yes, Px is sweeter than a Oloroso cask. You still get the sweet from the fruity taste in a Oloroso cask. It is more of a stewed fruit like your making jam in a pot on the stove. In my opinion, the 18 yr is closer to the 15 yr. Just fyi.
I have a single cask bottle aged 20 years in a PX puncheon. Did the review on the sample. Amazing stuff.
I saw that review. I have the 1995 19 yr PX Puncheon cask #4028. Waiting for a special occasion on that one. With a higher abv and being a single cask, I think I will enjoy that more than the 21 yr parliament. Thanks!
Dang you got this for only $150 CAD? Awesome review Rob....I just picked this bottle up and was curious what everyone thought about it as I enjoy the first few pours:)
Did you say "A solid A" ? or (A solid 8) ?? This is one of my top rated whiskies I have had the pleasure to experience this far in my whisky journey!......Thanks for presenting this video journal Rob!
I rereviewed this recently
Gave it a 90 I believe
Hi Rob !! If you had to pick one
Glendronach 21 or Glengoyle 21 Which one would you take ?
+its5150 I think Glendronach but hard to say unless side by side.
Well I guess I’ll have to buy both haha. Thanks Rob.
A Parliament of Rooks! :)
better than the 18 year old version?
Not that one but the new one is
Nice review. I just now stumbled across your channel for the first time.
Glendronach definitely one of my favorite malts. Especially love the 15 yo. I still have an unopened bottle of the 21 yo but the urge to open it is getting stronger.
I see you also have a good taste in literature. Kingkiller Chronicles is awesome.
Thanks for joining buddy. Glendronach 21 is very nice. I'll likely buy another bottle soon. The Name of the Wind is likely my favourite book of all time. Thanks for noticing. Cheers.
Yes very impressive book and beautifully written. You might also want to check out the Gentleman Bastards series by Scott Lynch.
Read it. Love that book. Sounds like we have similar taste. Have you read The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson?
Whisky In The 6 Not yet but I've heard good things about it.
Likely tied in quality with Rothfuss' series. In my opinion anyway.
Im going for a christmas dram. Should i go for this or the 18yo? Or do you have any other pref for christmas?
I'm in and the 15 year Revival for a vertical taste.
what's better glendronach 21 or glengoyne 21?
Depends how sweet you like your scotch. Glendronach is sweeter but a touch hotter with the alcohol at 48%. Both excellent. I think I'd go for the Glendronach but it's a toss up.
How's the Benriach stack up? Big sherry fan like yourself.
Do you remember what year your Glendronach 21 was? And do you know how old it was? Cheers.
2015 or 2016 I believe.
The bottling age is printed on the back ok the bottle below the label if that helps you check Wit6. I’d like to know too. Back of the tube has the master distiller on too?
Very nice review.
Thanks brother
Great review! What's the batch code on the bottle? Not all batches are the same, it changes from batch to batch.
+VaryingViewpoint I'll double check that when I get home. Thanks for pointing that out. Cheers.
+VaryingViewpoint couldn't find the batch number on either the bottle or the tin container. Sorry bud.
Rob i remember you told me you like dalmor 18 a lot. I need to know how is it, compare to GLENLIVET 18(which is best whiskey ive ever tasted must say)
Is it similr to dalmore 18 or dalmore has completely other taste?
completely different taste buddy. I like it better.
Whisky In The 6
Gteat rob. It should ve with me soon i ordered it. At our place it costs 150$ i hope get it this week
When was this bottle bottled? I noticed a great drop in quality in Glendronach. :(
+Premierlove 283 not exactly sure. Someone else asked me the same thing. This one is great but this was my first time with this bottle so I don't have a previous experience to compare to.
+Whisky In The 6
Thanks for the reply, very nice of you. On all my bottles 12, 15, 18 and also 21yo they write the date they bottle the whisky. :)
+Premierlove 283 the pleasure is mine. I'll check my bottles again.
+Whisky In The 6 Cool thanks, otherwise can you let me know when you bought it?
LCBO has some in stock, you gonna grab another?
+Jeremy H I noticed. I might. See if I can muster up some cash.
Hey rob! I had watching this whiskey today on MASTER OF MALT website. They are selling like too cheap..im sure its fine but i have to ask you if you know this website and if you think the whiskeys quality there is same quality like all the other whiskeys?
Yes, I've purchased from Master of Malt before. They are a well know store. You money is safe. Cheers.
Whisky In The 6 thank you bro.
Just picked this up at Auction for 70£
That's a steal. Which auction site do you use?
Whisky Auctioneer, have also bought from Scotch Whisky Auctions in the past. Got a Walker Blue Label for 70£ which is also a great buy IMO
+Jeremy H we need to go over again how you get those over without trouble. I need more worldly connections.
In my whiskey book, they mention that Glendronach is a Speyside. But if you look on the box or bottle it says it a Highland. I've come across this on a couple other bottles and don't get it. You rated this an 8 as you did with the Macallan 18.. Curious, what scotch have you rated as a 9 or 10.....
That's interesting. Is your whisky book old by any chance? There was a re-zoning that took place a while back, it's the reason Macallan is no longer a Speyside and now considered a Highland as well.
I have the "The Ultimate Book Of Whisky" hardcover copyright 2014-2015. Great pictures with good information. Cost me $10
+Keith Petersen that's odd. Not sure why it says Speyside.
Speyside is technically within highland
Parliament refers to a parliament of trees, not birds.
James Mitchell to be more specific the parliament in this case referes to the rooks(type of crow) that live in the old forest that is beside the distillery that produces this wonderful whisky
21 must better than 18 thks
Great review rob!!
Is the 18 yr as sweet as the 21 yr?
+Corey Martin thanks Corey. It's not as sweet. It's sticky aged in Oloroso Sherry casks. It's the PX casks of the 21 that gives its candy like sweetness.