Douglas Laing’s Old Particular series, like discovering a story written in oak and time. Each release feels personal, drawn from a single cask and captured at its peak. This pairing brings together two very different personalities: a smooth, charming Girvan grain aged in red wine casks and a bold, character-filled Blair Athol malt, each offering its own chapter in the tale.

Douglas Laing Old Particular “Red Wine Collection” Grain Girvan 16 Year Old 2008 & Blair Athol 13 Year Old 2011 with FREE Bevtools Bottle Display Stand
Brand: Douglas Laing | Category: Single Grain & Single Malt Scotch Whisky | ABV: Varies by cask (around 48%+) | Origin: Scotland | Vol: 70cl each

Tasting Profile
Nose: The Girvan opens like walking past a bakery on a warm afternoon, light pastries, red berries, and soft vanilla in the air. The Blair Athol feels like stepping into a cozy cabin: gentle spice, dried fruits, and warm malt.
Palate: The Girvan is smooth and sweet, with berry compote, honey, and soft red-wine warmth. The Blair Athol brings depth and structure, offering dark fruit, toasted oak, and subtle herbal edges.
Finish: Girvan closes with a gentle, fruity fade, while Blair Athol lingers longer with spiced warmth and a confident malt richness.

Production Details
Each whisky is drawn from a single hand-selected cask. The red wine influence brings color and berry-tinged complexity, while Douglas Laing’s commitment to bottling without chill filtration ensures every natural flavor remains intact.

Perfect For
Ideal for slow evenings at home, soft music in the background, and conversations that stretch long into the night. This duo sets the tone for relaxed, meaningful moments.

Expert Notes
Collectors and enthusiasts admire Old Particular releases for their honesty and individuality. Each bottle stands out for its character, offering an unfiltered snapshot of the cask it came from.

Customer Reviews
“The Girvan is dangerously smooth, fruity, light, and easy to love.”
“Blair Athol always delivers, and this one is full of depth without being too heavy.”
“The bottle stand was a great surprise. Looks perfect on my display shelf.”

Interesting Fact
Douglas Laing has remained family-owned since 1948, and their single-cask philosophy has never changed, they still bottle each cask exactly as they believe it should be.

Serving Suggestions
Enjoy neat to appreciate each whisky’s individuality. A few drops of water brighten the Girvan’s berry sweetness and bring out deeper spice in the Blair Athol.

Distillery Background
Girvan, founded in the 1960s, is known for producing elegant, consistent grain whisky. Blair Athol, nestled near Pitlochry, is celebrated for its rich Highland character. Paired under Douglas Laing’s careful selection, they showcase the diverse beauty of Scotland’s whisky landscape.