Ailsa Bay Release 1.2
Tasting notes
Built 2007 on the Girvan grain distillery site. Heavily-peated Lowland — unusual category. Released the first official single malt in 2016; second-generation releases since.
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About Ailsa Bay
An unusual beast — a heavily peated single malt produced inside William Grant's massive Girvan grain distillery complex. Not what anyone expects from a Lowland. Limited small-batch releases only; the site itself is closed to visitors.
Full Ailsa Bay distillery profile →Frequently asked questions
What does Ailsa Bay Release 1.2 taste like?
Built 2007 on the Girvan grain distillery site. Heavily-peated Lowland — unusual category. Released the first official single malt in 2016; second-generation releases since.
How much does Ailsa Bay Release 1.2 cost?
Ailsa Bay Release 1.2 is typically priced at around £50 in the UK.
What is the ABV of Ailsa Bay Release 1.2?
Ailsa Bay Release 1.2 is bottled at 48.9% ABV.
What cask is Ailsa Bay Release 1.2 matured in?
Ailsa Bay Release 1.2 is matured in Bourbon + STR red wine; heavily peated casks.