Girvan 42 Year Old 1979 (cask 18972) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
- Distillery
- Girvan
- Region
- Lowland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Grain
- ABV
- 50.5%
- Age
- 42 years
- Price
- £222.38
- Tasting notes
- Oily, Nutty, Malt Extract, Old Wood, Sandy
- Description
- Lowland origin gives Girvan 42 Year Old a subtle 'Sandy' profile, complemented by 'Nutty' and 'Old Wood' notes. At £222.38, this could be a rare treasure or a leap of faith.
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ABV
50.5%
Age
42 yr
Style
Grain
Price
£222.38
✦ Neatly Summary
Girvan 42 Year Old 1979 (cask 18972) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing) is a 42-year-old grain from Girvan (Lowland, Scotland), bottled at 50.5% ABV. Expect oaky, sweet and gentle spice character — oily, nutty, malt extract, old wood. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Lowland origin gives Girvan 42 Year Old a subtle 'Sandy' profile, complemented by 'Nutty' and 'Old Wood' notes. At £222.38, this could be a rare treasure or a leap of faith.
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