Fèis Ìle bottlings
Limited bottlings the Islay distilleries release for Fèis Ìle, the island's whisky festival in late May.
- Releases
- 8
- Distilleries
- 8
- In stock today
- 2releases
About this listFèis Ìle bottlings
Fèis Ìle is Islay's annual festival of music and malt whisky, founded in 1986, and its 2026 edition marked the 40th anniversary. It runs in late May: the 2026 festival ran from Friday 22 May to Sunday 31 May, with each distillery holding its own open day, such as Lagavulin on 23 May, Bruichladdich (Rock'n'Daal) on 24 May, Caol Ila on 25 May, Laphroaig on 26 May, Bowmore on 27 May, Kilchoman on 28 May, Bunnahabhain on 29 May and Ardbeg on 30 May. The distilleries mark the festival with limited bottlings, often sold at the distillery shop in small quantities, so the release date of a festival bottling usually matches that distillery's open day. Laphroaig's version is Càirdeas, Gaelic for friendship, an annual release revealed at Fèis Ìle since 2008 and open only to Friends of Laphroaig. Several lines share an owner: Laphroaig and Bowmore sit in the Suntory Global Spirits portfolio, while Lagavulin and Caol Ila are part of Diageo's portfolio.
The book
Newest release first. Next dates are marked announced or estimated.
| No. | Release | Age · strength | Last release | Next | Shop stock |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Bunnahabhain Feis IleBunnahabhain · Islay | 14 to 19 years · 51.6% ABV | 29 May 2026 | May 2027 Estimate | Not listed |
| 002 | Kilchoman Feis IleKilchoman · Islay | 15 to 16 years · 50.9% ABV | 28 May 2026 | May 2027 Estimate | Not listed |
| 003 | Bowmore Feis IleBowmore · Islay | 8 to 19 years · 55.4% ABV | 27 May 2026 | May 2027 Estimate | Not listed |
| 004 | Ardbeg DayArdbeg · Islay | No age statement · 47.8% ABV | 26 May 2026 | May 2027 Estimate | In stock 4 shops |
| 005 | Caol Ila Feis IleCaol Ila · Islay | 8 to 15 years · 56.1% ABV | 25 May 2026 | May 2027 Estimate | Not listed |
| 006 | Bruichladdich Feis Ile (Rock'ndaal)Bruichladdich · Islay | 5 to 15 years · 63.5% ABV | 24 May 2026 | May 2027 Estimate | Not listed |
| 007 | Lagavulin Feis IleLagavulin · Islay | 10 to 15 years · 56.5% ABV | 23 May 2026 | May 2027 Estimate | Not listed |
| 008 | Laphroaig CairdeasLaphroaig · Islay | No age statement · 52.6% ABV | 23 May 2026 | May 2027 Estimate | In stock 1 shop |
Other lists by series
- Diageo Special Releases8 releases
- Van Winkle6 releases
- Buffalo Trace Antique Collection5 releases
Sources
- Fèis Ìle 2025 dates, ticket info and what's on, scotsman.com
- Fèis Ìle 2025 limited edition festival whisky, scotsman.com
- Feis Ile 2026 - Fèis Ìle, Fèis Ìle
- Laphroaig & Bowmore Unveil Fèis Ìle 2026 Whiskies, The Whiskey Wash
- Féis Ìle 2026: Your Complete Guide to the Islay Festival of Music and Malt, Cask-It
- Laphroaig's Unique Càirdeas Whisky Expressions, Laphroaig
- Lagavulin & Caol Ila Unveil Rare Fèis Ìle 2026 Releases, The Whiskey Wash
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