Girvan 27 Year Old 1988 (cask 10949) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
- Distillery
- Girvan
- Region
- Lowland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Grain
- ABV
- 62.6%
- Age
- 27 years
- Price
- £95
- Tasting notes
- Malt Extract, Vanilla, Honey, Toasted, New Wood
- Description
- This 27-year-old grain whisky from Girvan's 1988 distillation spent its maturation in a single refill barrel, bottled by Douglas Laing in 2015 at cask strength. Girvan grain tends toward honeyed sweetness and gentle cereal notes, here deepened by nearly three decades in oak. The refill cask allows the spirit's inherent character to dominate, avoiding excessive wood tannin while adding subtle warmth. A rare example of aged grain whisky, best appreciated by those interested in Scotland's distilling diversity beyond malts.
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ABV
62.6%
Age
27 yr
Style
Grain
Price
£95
✦ Neatly Summary
Girvan 27 Year Old 1988 (cask 10949) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is a 27-year-old grain from Girvan (Lowland, Scotland), bottled at 62.6% ABV. Expect oaky, sweet and spicy character — malt extract, vanilla, honey, toasted. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
This 27-year-old grain whisky from Girvan's 1988 distillation spent its maturation in a single refill barrel, bottled by Douglas Laing in 2015 at cask strength. Girvan grain tends toward honeyed sweetness and gentle cereal notes, here deepened by nearly three decades in oak. The refill cask allows the spirit's inherent character to dominate, avoiding excessive wood tannin while adding subtle warmth. A rare example of aged grain whisky, best appreciated by those interested in Scotland's distilling diversity beyond malts.
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