Kilchoman Fèis Ìle 2026 Release – 15 yo

Cask Nos.: 130, 138 & 180/2011

Cask type: Bourbon Barrels, Calvados Cask Finish

Date Filled: 17.3.2011, 7.4.2011

Date Bottled: 25.5.2026

Age: 15 yo

Strength: 50,9 % abv

Level of phenols in malted barley: 50 ppm

Number of bottles: 637

Bottle volume: 0,7 l

Bottle Code: F26 25/05/26 26/23

GTIN: 5 060210 709426

Distribution: Distillery Shop Exclusive

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As an exclusive bottling for the Islay Festival Fèis Ìle, which took place for the 40th time in 2026, Kilchoman presented a special 15-year-old Calvados-finished small-batch release. The whisky was initially matured for 10 years in three ex-bourbon barrels and then finished for 5 years in Calvados casks. Kilchoman had previously bottled a whole series of sister casks from this release, ranging up to 14 years old, so whisky enthusiasts are once again presented with interesting opportunities for comparison.

Kilchoman Founder Anthony Wills wrote: “Our Fèis Ìle release, as always, is reserved for those who make the journey to Islay and is available exclusively from the distillery shop. This year marks our oldest Fèis release to date, with the spirit matured for over 15 years across two different cask types.

While many will recognise the character of older Kilchoman expressions aged in ex-bourbon barrels, the additional five years spent in Calvados casks has left a fantastic impression. This finishing period has enhanced the natural fruitiness of our spirit, bringing vibrant orchard notes to the fore and complementing our coastal, smoky character.” 

The bottles, limited to one per person, were sold at the Kilchoman Open Day on 28 May 2026 for £130.00 at the distillery’s Visitor Centre and were sold out by the end of the day.

As a little extra, each bottle came with one of the new ‘Kilchoman Coins’, which promise their owners access to particularly rare drams at future whisky fairs.

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