This Girvan 16 Year Old from Douglas Laing’s Old Particular “Red Wine Collection” is a rare glimpse into what grain whisky can become when paired with bold European red wine cask influence. Opening the bottle feels like entering a warm cellar filled with berries, baking spice, polished oak, and gentle sweetness. It’s elegant, expressive, and proof that mature grain whisky, when treated right, can rival even well-aged single malts.

Douglas Laing Old Particular “Red Wine Collection” Grain Girvan 16 Year Old 2008 48.4% 70cl
Brand: Douglas Laing (Old Particular) | Category: Single Grain Scotch Whisky | ABV: 48.4% | Origin: Scotland | Volume: 70cl

Tasting Profile
Nose: Soft, fruity, and wine-kissed. Raspberry jam, red grapes, vanilla cream, polished oak, and gentle spice drift upward with delicate sweetness.
Palate: Smooth, silky, and richly layered. Flavors of red berry compote, honey, toasted oak, orchard fruits, caramel, and subtle cocoa unfold with graceful maturity.
Finish: Long, warming, and beautifully mellow. Sweet grain, red fruit, and gentle tannins linger in a refined, soothing fade.

Production Details
Distilled in 2008 and matured for 16 years, this Girvan expression rested in carefully selected European red wine casks chosen for depth and fruit richness. Bottled at 48.4% without chill filtration or added color, it showcases grain whisky in its pure, full-bodied form. The Old Particular series highlights whisky individuality, and this red wine finish brings surprising complexity and elegance to grain spirit.

Perfect For
Fans of smooth, dessert-friendly whiskies, collectors of independent bottlings, lovers of red wine finishes, and anyone curious about the refined side of well-aged grain.

Expert Notes
Highly regarded for its balance and unexpectedly rich profile. Experts note how the wine cask brings structure and berry-forward depth, making it one of the standout grain releases in the Red Wine Collection.

Customer Reviews
"Silky and fruity. Easily one of the best grain whiskies I’ve tried."
"Beautiful balance of sweetness and oak. Great value for 16 years."
"The wine cask influence makes this incredibly enjoyable."

Interesting Fact
Girvan is one of Scotland’s most advanced grain distilleries, and its spirit is known for being exceptionally clean, making it the perfect canvas for bold cask finishes like this.

Serving Suggestions
Enjoy neat to savor its fruit-laced sweetness. A few drops of water enhance the berry notes further. Excellent paired with chocolate desserts, pastries, or soft cheeses.

Distillery Background
Girvan Distillery, founded by William Grant & Sons, is known for producing some of Scotland’s smoothest grain whisky. While much of its output goes into iconic blends, independent bottlers like Douglas Laing reveal its hidden depth and beauty. This 16-year-old release showcases grain spirit elevated by time, oak, and thoughtful cask finishing.