Girvan 36 Year Old 1979 (cask 12276) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
- Distillery
- Girvan
- Region
- Lowland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Grain
- ABV
- 51%
- Age
- 36 years
- Price
- £164.24
- Tasting notes
- Old Wood, Nutty, Sherried, Honey, Malt Extract
- Description
- Hunter Laing's Sovereign series presents a rare example of well-aged grain whisky: Girvan from 1979, matured for 36 years in a single refill hogshead. Single grain can age gracefully when given time and the right wood, developing subtle cereal sweetness and oak influence without harsh spirits character. A curiosity for whisky enthusiasts interested in the often-overlooked grain category.
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ABV
51%
Age
36 yr
Style
Grain
✦ Neatly Summary
Girvan 36 Year Old 1979 (cask 12276) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing) is a 36-year-old grain from Girvan (Lowland, Scotland), bottled at 51% ABV. Expect sweet, oaky and lightly fruity character — old wood, nutty, sherried, honey. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Hunter Laing's Sovereign series presents a rare example of well-aged grain whisky: Girvan from 1979, matured for 36 years in a single refill hogshead. Single grain can age gracefully when given time and the right wood, developing subtle cereal sweetness and oak influence without harsh spirits character. A curiosity for whisky enthusiasts interested in the often-overlooked grain category.
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