Girvan
Cask #18972

Girvan 42 Year Old 1979 Sovereign

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Girvan 42 Year Old 1979 is an exceptionally mature Lowland single grain Scotch whisky, bottled by Hunter Laing & Co. Read more
Girvan 42 Year Old 1979 Sovereign
Regular price £350.00 GBP
Regular price Sale price £350.00 GBP
£291.67 ex VAT
Sale Sold out
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Bottle Information

Bottler: Hunter Laing & Co.
Cask: #18972
Cask Type: refill hogshead
Volume: 70cl
Region: Lowland
Vintage: 1979
Age: 42 Year Old
ABV: 50.50%

Tasting Notes

Nose Vanilla cream, coconut, honeyed cereals, and delicate oak with hints of tropical fruit. Palate Silky and refined, delivering flavours of crème brûlée, toffee, soft orchard fruits, and gentle spice. Finish Long, smooth, and elegant, with lingering vanilla, light oak, and subtle sweetness

Girvan 42 Year Old 1979 is an exceptionally mature Lowland single grain Scotch whisky, bottled by Hunter Laing & Co. for their prestigious Sovereign series. Distilled in 1979 at the Girvan distillery and matured for over four decades in a single refill hogshead (#18972), this rare release was bottled in November 2021, yielding just 268 numbered bottles.

Extended ageing in a refill cask allows the spirit’s natural character to shine, developing remarkable elegance, depth, and complexity without overwhelming oak influence. Over 42 years, Girvan’s light, creamy grain spirit has evolved into a beautifully refined whisky, offering layers of vanilla, soft fruit, and gentle spice. Bottled without chill-filtration or added colour, it is a true showcase of long-aged grain whisky at its finest.

Why We Think You’ll Love It

  • 42 year old Lowland single grain Scotch whisky from Girvan
  • Matured in a single refill hogshead (#18972)
  • Distilled 1979, bottled November 2021
  • Limited to 268 numbered bottles
  • Bottled by Hunter Laing & Co. for the Sovereign series
  • A beautifully aged grain whisky with elegance, balance, and depth

The Girvan 42 Year Old 1979 Sovereign is a masterclass in long-aged grain whisky, offering extraordinary smoothness and complexity developed over four decades. Refined, rare, and highly collectible, it is an exceptional dram for those who appreciate the subtle sophistication of mature single grain Scotch whisky.

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Girvan
Girvan Distillery, located on the Ayrshire coast in Scotland’s Lowland whisky region, offers breathtaking views of Ailsa Craig, the island famed for its granite used to craft curling stones. Established in 1963 by William Grant & Sons Ltd., Girvan was originally designed to supply grain whisky for the company’s blended Scotch portfolio. However, through meticulous cask maturation and expert craftsmanship, it has evolved into a recognized producer of single grain whiskies, showcasing the distillery’s dedication to quality and innovation within the world of Scottish whisky.
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