Girvan 16 Year Old 2008 (cask 19502) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
- Distillery
- Girvan
- Region
- Lowland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Grain
- ABV
- 48.4%
- Age
- 16 years
- Price
- £78.95
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Cooked Fruit, Chocolate, Vanilla, Toasted
- Description
- Girvan's single grain from 2008, finished in a French Merlot red wine cask after 16 years, bridges the distillery's cereal and spice foundation with layers of dark toffee, ganache, and red fruit. The wine cask influence adds richness and complexity to what is typically a lighter spirit category. A sophisticated grain whisky that rewards sipping neat for those curious about how cask finishing can elevate grain spirits.
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ABV
48.4%
Age
16 yr
Style
Grain
Price
£78.95
✦ Neatly Summary
Girvan 16 Year Old 2008 (cask 19502) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is a 16-year-old grain from Girvan (Lowland, Scotland), bottled at 48.4% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and oaky character — sherried, cooked fruit, chocolate, vanilla. A well-balanced whisky that appeals to both newcomers and enthusiasts. A premium pour worth the price.
Girvan's single grain from 2008, finished in a French Merlot red wine cask after 16 years, bridges the distillery's cereal and spice foundation with layers of dark toffee, ganache, and red fruit. The wine cask influence adds richness and complexity to what is typically a lighter spirit category. A sophisticated grain whisky that rewards sipping neat for those curious about how cask finishing can elevate grain spirits.
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