| Management number | 248756818 | Release Date | 2026/09/03 | List Price | US$122.50 | Model Number | 248756818 | ||
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Girvan 40 Year Old 1979 Sovereign Exclusive is a beautifully aged Lowland single grain Scotch whisky, bottled by Hunter Laing & Co. for their esteemed Sovereign series. Distilled in May 1979 and matured for four decades in a single refill hogshead (#16642), this rare release was bottled in May 2019, yielding just 291 numbered bottles, exclusively for The Whisky Barrel.
Long maturation in a refill cask allows Girvan’s light and creamy grain spirit to evolve gracefully, developing remarkable depth, softness, and complexity without excessive oak influence. The result is an elegant and refined whisky, showcasing classic notes of vanilla, coconut, and gentle spice, with a silky texture that only extended ageing can deliver.
The Girvan 40 Year Old 1979 Sovereign Exclusive is a superb example of mature single grain Scotch whisky, offering elegance, balance, and silky complexity developed over 40 years. Rare and highly collectible, it’s a standout dram for those who appreciate the quiet sophistication of long-aged whisky.
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