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Ailsa Bay

Ladywell Ave, Girvan KA26 9PF, UK

Founded: 2009
Owner: William Grant & Sons
Water Source: River Girvan
Still Count: 2
Still Type: both
Core Style: Light and fruity with a hint of smoke

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Debut Single Malt (2016 release)

Not specified (likely ex-bourbon/peated style)

Release 1.2 'Sweet Smoke'

Initial micro-maturation in small ex-bourbon casks, finished in virgin oak, first-fill, and refill ex-bourbon casks

Sweet Smoke (second bottling)

Micro-maturation in small Hudson Baby Bourbon barrels, finished in fresh/first-fill/refill American white oak