Girvan 40 Year Old 1979 (cask 13338) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
- Distillery
- Girvan
- Region
- Lowland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Grain
- ABV
- 51.8%
- Age
- 40 years
- Price
- £235
- Tasting notes
- Vanilla, Old Wood, Honey, Malt Extract
- Description
- Girvan's 40-year-old grain from May 1979 is a landmark of patience: four decades in a refill hogshead have mellowed this whisky into something refined and complex, far removed from the grain spirit it once was. The extended maturation has developed subtle oak, honey, and a waxy texture that coats the palate without heaviness. For collectors seeking proof that grain whisky can age with grace and distinction, this 1979 release stands as a remarkable achievement.
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ABV
51.8%
Age
40 yr
Style
Grain
Price
£235
✦ Neatly Summary
Girvan 40 Year Old 1979 (cask 13338) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is a 40-year-old grain from Girvan (Lowland, Scotland), bottled at 51.8% ABV. Expect richly sweet, heavily oaked and gentle spice character — vanilla, old wood, honey, malt extract. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Girvan's 40-year-old grain from May 1979 is a landmark of patience: four decades in a refill hogshead have mellowed this whisky into something refined and complex, far removed from the grain spirit it once was. The extended maturation has developed subtle oak, honey, and a waxy texture that coats the palate without heaviness. For collectors seeking proof that grain whisky can age with grace and distinction, this 1979 release stands as a remarkable achievement.
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