Girvan 40 Year Old 1985 (Master of Malt 40th Anniversary Bottling)
- Distillery
- Girvan
- Region
- Lowland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Grain
- ABV
- 49%
- Age
- 40 years
- Price
- £149.95
- Tasting notes
- Vanilla, Honey, Old Wood
- Description
- Lowland roots come through with notes of 'Vanilla', 'Honey', and 'Old Wood'. At £149.95, it's hard to say without a taste if it's a celebration or gamble for a 40-year-old.
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ABV
49%
Age
40 yr
Style
Grain
Price
£149.95
✦ Neatly Summary
Girvan 40 Year Old 1985 (Master of Malt 40th Anniversary Bottling) is a 40-year-old grain from Girvan (Lowland, Scotland), bottled at 49% ABV. Expect richly sweet, heavily oaked and gentle spice character — vanilla, honey, old wood. A well-balanced whisky that appeals to both newcomers and enthusiasts. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Lowland roots come through with notes of 'Vanilla', 'Honey', and 'Old Wood'. At £149.95, it's hard to say without a taste if it's a celebration or gamble for a 40-year-old.
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