Fèis Ìle 2015 Programme announced
Kilchoman has now announced the programme for this year’s Islay Festival, Fèis Ìle 2015, at which the distillery will be celebrating its 10th anniversary. Bookings will be accepted from Monday 30 March by phone only on +441496850011.
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Monday 25th May
Manager’s Tour with Anthony Wills 2pm
An in depth tour of the distillery with the founder himself, finishing in our new tasting room where you can experience some of our early releases and cask samples.
(12 places available)
£30 (non refundable deposit of £10 payable on booking)
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Tuesday 26th May and Wednesday 27th May
Manager’s Tours 2pm
An in depth tour of the distillery with a member of the Wills family, finishing in our new tasting room where you can experience some of our early releases and cask samples.
(12 places available)
£30 (non refundable deposit of £10 payable on booking)
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Wednesday 27th May
10th Anniversary Warehouse Masterclass 5pm
An extremely rare opportunity to visit our warehouse overlooking the Loch Indaal at Conisby, and taste unique cask samples dating back to our early days.
(60 places available)
£40 (non refundable deposit of £15 payable on booking)
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Monday Tuesday Wednesday & Friday
Distillery Tours at 10am & 3.30pm*
*3.30pm not available on Friday 29th
£6
Booking advisable
10th Anniversary T Shirts, caps & miniatures available throughout the week.
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Thursday 28th May – Kilchoman Open Day
Anthony Wills 10th Anniversary Masterclass 12pm
A masterclass with the founder himself, Anthony Wills, with the opportunity to taste a wide range of cask samples from the early days and hear all about life at Kilchoman over the last 10 years from the man who started it all.
(30 places available)
£30 (non refundable deposit of £10 payable on booking)
Club Members’ Masterclass 2pm
A masterclass for Kilchoman Club Members only, with the opportunity to taste some of our first releases, all no longer available.
(30 places available)
£30 (non refundable deposit of £10 payable on booking)
Be A Bottler 10.30am, 3.30pm & 4.15pm
Join our bottling team and experience the time and care that goes into every bottle of Kilchoman. Fill and label your own bottle of Machir Bay using our hands-on approach, and get it authenticated and signed by Anthony Wills.
(12 places available)
£50 (non refundable deposit of £15 payable on booking)
Inaugural Release Prize Draw 4pm
Tickets available on the day itself at £2 each, with the winner being drawn on the malt floor.
Still House Visits
Throughout the day there’s the opportunity to visit the stillhouse to chat to our production team and get up close whilst our new make spirit is being made.
(12 people – no pre-booking required & no charge)
Tutored Range Tastings
Taste through the range of Kilchoman expressions, including the Fèis Ìle 2015, with a member of the Wills family. Available throughout the day.
£7 (no pre-booking required)
Live Music from Skipinnish, Trail West & Islay Pipe Band 12-5pm
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