Girvan 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 13076) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
- Distillery
- Girvan
- Region
- Lowland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Grain
- ABV
- 58.1%
- Age
- 30 years
- Price
- £172.7
- Tasting notes
- Old Wood, Vanilla, Honey, Nutty, Toasted
- Description
- Zero ratings might give pause, but at £172.7, Girvan 30 Year Old 1988 invites mystery and speculation. This Lowland grain whisky, bottled at a stout 58.1% ABV, hints at 'Old Wood' and 'Honey'. Its price tag could be seen as a worthwhile investment or a bold venture.
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ABV
58.1%
Age
30 yr
Style
Grain
Price
£172.7
✦ Neatly Summary
Girvan 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 13076) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is a 30-year-old grain from Girvan (Lowland, Scotland), bottled at 58.1% 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.
Zero ratings might give pause, but at £172.7, Girvan 30 Year Old 1988 invites mystery and speculation. This Lowland grain whisky, bottled at a stout 58.1% ABV, hints at 'Old Wood' and 'Honey'. Its price tag could be seen as a worthwhile investment or a bold venture.
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