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Lillian's Legacy
Lillian's Legacy
Lillian's Legacy
Lillian's Legacy
Bunnahabhain Lillian's Legacy Bottle and Pack on Pier
Lillian's Legacy
Lillian's Legacy
Lillian's Legacy
Lillian's Legacy
Bunnahabhain Lillian's Legacy Bottle and Pack on Pier

Lillian's Legacy

ABV 50.4%
Distillery Exclusive
Marsala, Moscatel, Manzanilla, Oloroso and Bourbon
£375.00
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Five casks spanning five decades, each carefully chosen to represent a decade, a chapter, and the character of Lillian MacArthur who has devoted 50 incredible years to Bunnahabhain Distillery. This is a whisky that doesn't just arrive - it leaves a lasting impression. Warm, nutty, sweet and just a little bit cheeky... sound familiar?
  • Sweet
  • Spiced
  • Peated
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Crafed to honour Lillian MacArthur's 50 years at Bunnahabhain, this distillery exclusive unites five exceptional casks spanning five decades into one remarkable whisky.

  • About

    This limited edition, distillery exclusive single malt celebrates an extraordinary milestone of Lillian MacArthur's 50 years of dedication to Bunnahabhain. For five decades, her commitment, knowledge and passion have been woven into the fabric of our Islay distillery. To honour her, we present this distillery exclusive bottling.

  • MATURATION JOURNEY

    A marriage of five exceptional casks spanning fives decades: 1975 Marsala, 1989 Moscatel Wine, 1997 Moine Manzanilla, 2007 Oloroso and 2014 Bourbon. Each cask was carefully selected to reflect a facet of Lillian's remarkable character, combining sweet, fruity, nutty, and subtly savoury notes. The result is a single malt layered with complexity, balancing richness and depth with an intriguing dry edge and a delicate twist of smoke.

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TASTING NOTES

Rich sweetness, warming spice and gentle coastal smoke come together in a whisky worthy of Lillian's remarkable 50 years of service.

NOSE
Zesty orange peel and grapefruit lead to honey drizzled almonds, pecan brittle, cracked peppercorns, spiced ginger biscuits, and sea spray. A lift of brioche and white florals.
PALATE
Caramel and bourbon vanilla meet golden raisins and sticky toffee pudding. Cinnamon, chilli chocolate and nutmeg dusted hazelnuts meet soft leather and coastal peat.
FINISH
Long and lingering gentle citrus zest, sweet spice, roasted nuts and salted caramel. Coca-dusted almonds, a trace of peat smoke, and a delicate thread of honeyed oak unfold.
NOSE
Zesty orange peel and grapefruit lead to honey drizzled almonds, pecan brittle, cracked peppercorns, spiced ginger biscuits, and sea spray. A lift of brioche and white florals.
PALATE
Caramel and bourbon vanilla meet golden raisins and sticky toffee pudding. Cinnamon, chilli chocolate and nutmeg dusted hazelnuts meet soft leather and coastal peat.
FINISH
Long and lingering gentle citrus zest, sweet spice, roasted nuts and salted caramel. Coca-dusted almonds, a trace of peat smoke, and a delicate thread of honeyed oak unfold.
Flavour Profile

Natural Colour

Chestnut, as nautre intended. Without added colouring, every shade reflects the influence of time spent maturing in a combination of Marsala, Moscatel Wine, Manzanilla, Oloroso and Bourbon.

Non-chill Filtered

Non-chill filtered to preserve the whisky's full depth of flavour, texture and character.
I’ve been incredibly lucky to spend my whole working life at Bunnahabhain. The people here are like family, and the distillery has always felt like home. I have a real loyalty to the distillery, and I am incredibly proud to be part of its heritage.
Lillian MacArthur, Distillery Administrator

Our Difference

Our Difference

UNPEATED ISLAY

UNPEATED ISLAY

Unlike other distilleries on Islay, Bunnahabhain is known for its iconic, unpeated Islay Single Malt Whisky.

A ROAD LESS TRAVELLED

A ROAD LESS TRAVELLED

Situated on the Sound of Islay, Bunnahabhain is the most northerly distillery, only accessible by boat until 1960. Now by single track road, it is an adventure for whisky enthusiasts.

TALLEST ON ISLAY

TALLEST ON ISLAY

Bunnahabhain's pear-shaped stills are the tallest on Islay. Their unusually long swan necks promote a lighter, delicate spirit character as heavier flavour compounds can't reach the summit.

UNCOMPROMISING SPIRIT

UNCOMPROMISING SPIRIT

Non-chill filtered with no added colour, Bunnahabhain is a robust, oily spirit that stands up to full maturation in sherry and bottlings at cask strength.

Our whisky is known for being unpeated, natural colour and non-chillfiltered.

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