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

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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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