With the Lighthouse Edition 2025, Mac-Talla continues its Lighthouse project: special bottlings for select whisky stores in Europe and the UK. Morrison Distillers—the family behind Mac-Talla with deep, historical ties to Islay—selected a smoky single malt from an anonymous distillery on the island for this edition.
The whisky is crafted from four types of cask: approximately 40% first-fill Oloroso sherry, 37% bourbon casks, 15% first-fill Bordeaux wine casks, and 8% Pedro Ximénez butts. Everything is then married and finished in virgin oak, which adds extra depth, spice, and sweet richness to the smoky character.
In the glass, this results in a distinctly Islay profile: peat smoke and maritime influences, but also plenty of sweet layers. Think toffee, chocolate, dried fruit, and soft spices, with a long, warm finish. Bottled at 54.7% ABV, non-chill filtered, and natural color.
