Grand Previous Parr isn’t a model that we’ve seen a variety of stateside and nothing, till lately, past the flagship 12 yr outdated mix. Its substantial reputation in Latin America impressed Diageo to carry extra of the stuff north to our truthful shores earlier this yr, together with this bottle, the portfolio’s venerable 18-year-old providing. Per the distillery, this mix is comprised of, amongst different issues, “the rarest and most characterful malts from Cragganmore.” Which, effectively, is form of a giant deal since you virtually by no means get that form of transparency a few mix, nonetheless restricted, particularly not from a whisky powerhouse like Diageo. The youthful Previous Parr is a high quality sufficient mix, however let’s see what the older Previous Parr has to supply, lets?
The nostril is noticeably much less candy than the youthful expression with greater, nuttier malt notes (maybe the Cragganmore at work). There’s nonetheless a pleasant sweetness, nonetheless, with darkish honey and refined vanilla custard. As issues open up, a observe of weak black tea with a twist of lemon develops. The palate is gentle with mildly candy and considerably gritty cereal notes that flip extra to roasted nuts within the mid-palate. The grain element presents itself extra heading into the end with a candy, skinny vanilla observe and a few muted baking spice. Like its youthful sibling, there’s nothing earth shattering or complicated about this one, regardless of its moniker. The conclusion, a medium-length contact of smoke and dried crimson fruits, retreats as gently because it arrived. A superbly serviceable and simple mix, however the 12-year-old is a greater worth with maybe a bit extra to supply.
80 proof.
B+ / $70 / oldparrscotch.com [BUY IT NOW FROM DRIZLY]
Previous Parr Blended Scotch Whisky 18 Years Previous
$70
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