Girvan 38 Year Old 1979 (cask 14749) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
- Distillery
- Girvan
- Region
- Lowland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Grain
- ABV
- 50.3%
- Age
- 38 years
- Price
- £213.72
- Tasting notes
- Old Wood, Vanilla, Honey, Nutty, Toasted
- Description
- Cask 14749 draws attention before the Girvan name even registers. At 50.3% ABV, it’s a formidable 38-year-old from The First Editions series. 'Old Wood' and 'Vanilla' come forward, but with a £213.72 price, it’s either a mature marvel or an aged indulgence.
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ABV
50.3%
Age
38 yr
Style
Grain
Price
£213.72
✦ Neatly Summary
Girvan 38 Year Old 1979 (cask 14749) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) is a 38-year-old grain from Girvan (Lowland, Scotland), bottled at 50.3% ABV. Expect sweet, oaky and gentle spice character — old wood, vanilla, honey, nutty. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Cask 14749 draws attention before the Girvan name even registers. At 50.3% ABV, it’s a formidable 38-year-old from The First Editions series. 'Old Wood' and 'Vanilla' come forward, but with a £213.72 price, it’s either a mature marvel or an aged indulgence.
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