Old Parr 12 Year Old Scotch Whisky
Old Parr 12 Year Old — Grand Old Parr — is a 40% ABV (80 proof), 750mL blended Scotch whisky in which every component whisky is aged a minimum of 12 years. Built by Diageo around Cragganmore single malt at its heart, with Glendullan a major blending component since WWII, it is a Speyside-led blend in the brand's unmistakable squat square crackle-finish bottle. Launched in 1909 by the Greenlees Brothers and named for Thomas Parr, it is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Age statement: 12 years (all components)
- Blend: Cragganmore-forward, Speyside-led malts + grain whisky
- Producer: Diageo (est. 1909)
- Origin: Scotland
The Blend That Conquered Export
Old Parr barely exists in its home market — it became a legend abroad, a prestige pour across Latin America, Mexico, Colombia, and Japan, where the crackle-finish bottle is instantly recognized. Inside is a genuinely well-built blend: Cragganmore's honeyed Speyside character anchoring twelve-year-old malts and grain. Explore more Scotch whisky or Old Parr at Del Mesa Liquor.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Honey, malt, and dried fruit (brand notes).
Palate: Smooth and rounded — toffee, orchard fruit, gentle oak.
Finish: Medium, warm, lightly spiced.
How to Enjoy
Neat or on a single cube — this is a sipping blend. It also makes a rich, malty Rob Roy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Old Parr named for?
Thomas Parr, reputed to have lived 152 years; the brand was launched in 1909 by the Greenlees Brothers.
What malt is at the heart of Old Parr?
Cragganmore single malt, surrounded by Speyside-led malts and grain whiskies.
Why is the bottle textured?
The signature crackle-finish square bottle has been the brand's mark for over a century.
Is Old Parr sold in the UK?
Barely — it has been an export-led brand, huge in Latin America and Japan, since the 1980s.
A century-old export legend — order Old Parr 12 Year Old Scotch Whisky online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.