Old Parr 12 Year

First, Grand Old Parr is named for Thomas Parr, a semi-legendary Englishman reputed to have lived for 152 years, from the late 15th to the mid-17th Centuries. Quite the tale! Pouring neat, this a copper/amber in the glass. The nose is mellow and rich with musty oak, plus a generous helping of malty cereal, with notes of dried hay; and, a little candied dried fruit. It’s rich and malty sweet on the tongue, with some toffee and dried fruit flavoring, and a dash of spice. The finish is a long, lingering one, but only slightly warm and slightly peppery. There is a good whiff of peat throughout: less than Johnnie Black or Teacher's, but more than Dewar's 12 or Antiquary 12. The brown bottle is a little unusual, perhaps making it more interesting for some folks for Christmas gifting.

Cragganmore at the core. A good balanced blend, sweet with a little bit of smoke. Good to slowly sip and down a bottle without rushing it or expecting some remarkable whisky. Dependable.

Smooth, sweet, smoke

Extra Smokey