Girvan 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 12800) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
- Distillery
- Girvan
- Region
- Lowland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Grain
- ABV
- 51.5%
- Age
- 30 years
- Price
- £96.45
- Tasting notes
- Old Wood, Oily, Nutty, Yeasty, Malt Extract
- Description
- Lowland roots give this 30-year-old Girvan its base. Tags like 'Old Wood' and 'Oily' suggest a layered experience. £96.45 seems a fair ticket for such age, though no ratings could make it a shot in the dark. Quiet claims of being 'Nutty' and 'Yeasty' add some intrigue.
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ABV
51.5%
Age
30 yr
Style
Grain
Price
£96.45
✦ Neatly Summary
Girvan 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 12800) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is a 30-year-old grain from Girvan (Lowland, Scotland), bottled at 51.5% ABV. Expect oaky, sweet and gentle spice character — old wood, oily, nutty, yeasty. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
Lowland roots give this 30-year-old Girvan its base. Tags like 'Old Wood' and 'Oily' suggest a layered experience. £96.45 seems a fair ticket for such age, though no ratings could make it a shot in the dark. Quiet claims of being 'Nutty' and 'Yeasty' add some intrigue.
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