LDMW Bunnahabhain 1977 Over 40 Artist #12 - 70cl
LDMW Bunnahabhain 1977 Over 40 Artist #12 — an ultra-rare Bunnahabhain from LDMW's celebrated Artist series. Distilled 1977, aged over 40 years. Museum-grade Bunnahabhain with legendary vintage provenance and Artist series #12 designation.
Why you'll love it
- Extraordinarily layered dried fruit, refined ancient honey, warm ancient oak, gentle maritime depth, elegant Bunnahabhain mastery — 1977 vintage 40+ YO signature
- 1977 vintage Bunnahabhain aged over 40 years — museum-grade rare
- Perfect for museum-grade Bunnahabhain collectors, LDMW Artist series completists, and legacy gifting
- Presented in LDMW's Artist series #12 collector's packaging
Perfect pairings
Reserved for the most exceptional occasions. Neat only.
Perfect for
- Museum-grade Bunnahabhain collectors
- LDMW Artist series completists
- Investment-grade whisky acquisition
- Once-in-a-generation legacy gifting
Compare with
For distillery-bottled 25YO Bunnahabhain: Bunnahabhain 25 Year Old ($788).
Frequently asked
What is the LDMW Artist series?
La Maison du Whisky's celebrated series of vintage-dated ultra-rare single-distillery bottlings with distinctive artist collaboration on packaging. Each edition (#11, #12, etc.) is highly sought by serious indie bottler collectors.
Is 1977 vintage significant?
Yes — 1977 places production before major Scotch industry contraction. Very rare vintage. Over 40 years of maturation delivers extraordinary character at the practical edge of aging.
Should I open or keep sealed?
At this tier, virtually all collectors keep sealed as investment. Retain original packaging.
Quick facts
- Region: Islay, Scotland (Independent Bottling)
- Distillery: Bunnahabhain
- Distilled: 1977
- Age: Over 40 Years
- Bottler: LDMW
- Series: Artist #12
- Volume: 70cl
- Delivery: Free islandwide white-glove delivery with specialised handling
TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Profoundly aromatic — caramelised dried fruit, antique leather, dark chocolate, vanilla, polished oak, gentle salinity, and warm baking spice — extraordinarily mature and beautifully composed.
PALATE
Velvety and concentrated — dark caramel, dried fig, vanilla cream, sherried oak, leather, dark cocoa, gentle salinity, and warm spice — full-bodied with the depth that only four decades can deliver.
FINISH
Exceptionally long — lingering dried fruit, dark caramel, gentle leather, polished oak, and a slow warming spice depth fading gracefully — refined, contemplative, and unforgettable.
ABV: 42% ABV
