Raw materials
barley malt
grain whisky (grain)
Brand
Grand Old Parr
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Grand Old Parr (often referred to simply as Old Parr) is a brand of blended Scotch whisky produced and marketed by Diageo. Launched as a premium blend, it is recognizable for its distinctive bottle shape and has its main sales markets in Japan and various Latin American countries.
blended Scotch whisky
12-year-old whisky
18-year-old whisky
premium whisky
bottles in gift packaging
international brand
Producer range
Producer range Grand Old Parr
Spirit categories
blended Scotch whisky
12-year-old whisky
18-year-old whisky
premium whisky
bottles in gift packaging
international brand
Representative products
Grand Old Parr 12 years
Grand Old Parr 18 years
Old Parr Silver
Old Parr Superior
Casks and ageing vessels
oak casks
Distillation and production
Distillation and production
Production method
It is a blended Scotch: the product is assembled from malt and grain whisky components, with reference malts cited in sources (including Cragganmore and Glendullan). Bottling has been carried out at Diageo facilities (formerly in Kilmarnock, now at plants in Scotland).
Distillation
Blend composed of malt whiskies (from distilleries whose stills are traditionally pot stills) and grain whiskies; the malt components cited in sources come from distilleries that distill in copper stills (pot still).
Ageing
Maturation in oak casks for the blend components (based on general indications about the brand's aged expressions).
Producer history Grand Old Parr
The brand was introduced in 1909 by Greenlees Brothers. After several corporate reorganizations the brand passed to the Distillers Company and later to the companies that became today’s Diageo. During the 20th century Old Parr became particularly popular in export markets, with a strong presence in countries such as Colombia, Mexico and Japan.
Production philosophy
The brand highlights the maturity and quality of the blend: the name evokes the legendary figure of Thomas Parr as a symbol of longevity and aged whisky. Communication and positioning emphasize artisanal care in the blending and the recognisability of the bottle.
Territory
Scotland (production/bottling); main commercial markets: Japan, Mexico and Latin American countries, particularly Colombia.
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