Girvan 50 Year Old 1965 (cask 10896) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
- Distillery
- Girvan
- Region
- Lowland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Grain
- ABV
- 43.7%
- Age
- 50 years
- Price
- £356.35
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (4 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Old Wood, Tobacco, Leathery, Oily, Sandy
- Description
- With a perfect 5.0 from 4 ratings, the 50-year-old Girvan offers impressive numbers. The ABV of 43.7% suggests a balanced strength for its age. 'Old Wood' and 'Tobacco' tell a tale of depth and richness. At £356.35, this bottle is a heavyweight both in history and price.
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ABV
43.7%
Age
50 yr
Style
Grain
Price
£356.35
✦ Neatly Summary
Girvan 50 Year Old 1965 (cask 10896) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is a 50-year-old grain from Girvan (Lowland, Scotland), bottled at 43.7% ABV. Expect oaky and gentle spice character — old wood, tobacco, leathery, oily. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
With a perfect 5.0 from 4 ratings, the 50-year-old Girvan offers impressive numbers. The ABV of 43.7% suggests a balanced strength for its age. 'Old Wood' and 'Tobacco' tell a tale of depth and richness. At £356.35, this bottle is a heavyweight both in history and price.
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