Old Parr
The story begins with the legend of Thomas Parr. A man who aged as well as his whisky namesake.
Old Parr whisky was inspired by the enduring legend of Thomas Parr. Born in 1483 and known as “Old Tom Parr,” legend has it he lived to the extraordinary age of 152 years and nine months, witnessing the reign of ten monarchs and becoming a symbol of wisdom and longevity. In his honour, King Charles I had him laid to rest in Westminster Abbey. Crafted with Scotland’s finest malts and aged to perfection, Old Parr whisky mirrors its namesake – a celebration of patience, craftsmanship, and a life well-lived.
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Old Fashioned
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