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Kilchoman Fèis Day 2026
April 1, 2026The plans for Fèis Ìle 2026 are well underway, and we are looking forward to welcoming you for another unforgettable celebration on Thursday, 28th May 2026!
Get ready for a day full of drams, masterclasses, and open tastings, alongside tours, activities, live music, and entertainment. Don’t miss our Fèis Ìle 2026 release, available exclusively from the distillery shop on the day.
Masterclasses, online tastings, and bookable experiences can be reserved in advance. Click here for full details and availability.
MASTERCLASSES
Founder’s Cask Exploration (Exclusive to Club Members) – 11:00
Join Anthony Wills for an exclusive tasting of six specially selected cask samples straight from the warehouse (Exclusive to Club Members – sign up here).
Family Cask Series- 14:30
Join us for the opportunity to taste the four Family Cask Series releases (to be launched May 2026). Discovered in the quiet corners of our warehouses, the Family Casks are selected during the Wills’ annual review of maturing stock. Each release is selected individually by Kilchoman’s founding family, bringing together distinctive choices that reflect their personal tastes, shared passion, and the developing character of Kilchoman.
ONLINE LIVE TASTINGS
Can’t make it to Islay in person for Fèis Ìle? Join us virtually for live tastings streamed on our Facebook and YouTube channels:
Monday 25th May – 19:00 ‘Limited Release Line-Up’
Wednesday 27th May – 19:00 ‘Founder’s Cask Exploration’ with Anthony Wills
Tasting packs are available from May and can be purchased here.
BOOKABLE EXPERIENCES
Islay’s Farm Tour – 10:30, 12:30, 14:30
Take a guided tour around the farm and local area with our General Manager, Islay Heads, sampling drams along the way.
Be a Bottler – 10:30, 11:15, 12:00, 13:30, 14:15, 15:00, 15.45
Become a part of our team and immerse yourself in the unique experience of bottling your exclusive edition from a single cask (includes a personalised bottle of a Distillery Exclusive Single Cask).
EXPLORE THE DISTILLERY
Entry on Fèis Day is free, with production areas open for behind-the-scenes tours. Our team will be on hand to share insights and share all the ‘behind the scenes’ stories.
Malt Floor – Discover traditional floor malting, learn more about peat, see the kiln, and sample a dram of 100% Islay whisky which has been produced from barley grown on our farm and malted on that very floor. Be prepared to lend a hand preparing the next batch!
Warehouse No.3 – Explore one of our traditional dunnage warehouses, take a photo with Cask No.1, and enjoy a dram of Sanaig whilst chatting to the team about our maturation and the cask types currently in the warehouses at Kilchoman.
Still House – Enjoy a dram of Machir Bay while learning about the mashing, fermentation and distillation process. Take the opportunity to ask the team all your questions.
Barley Fields – Check out the 2026 barley varieties growing in the fields as you make your way down the drive to the distillery.
Open Tastings – Short guided tastings of four selected whiskies will be available throughout the day (tickets available on the day from the bar).
EATING, DRINKING, DANCING & SHOPPING
Whisky Bar – Serving a variety of limited editions, Comraich Batches, and Single Casks. Driver dram bottles available to take away.
Cocktail Bar – Enjoy specially crafted whisky cocktails throughout the day.
Live Music – Performances from Rhuvaal, Ceol an Aire, and The Kilchoman Distillery Isle of Islay Pipe Band. Join our courtyard ceilidh for a wee dance!
Food Offerings – BBQ featuring local meats, light bites from the Salad Bar, as well as teas, coffees, and home baking from the Café. Vegetarian and vegan options available.
Gift Shop – Stock up on branded Kilchoman merchandise.
Games & Activities – With prizes up for grabs!
WHISKY SHOP
The shop will be open from 10am, offering our latest Limited Editions, Distillery Shop Exclusive Single Casks, and, of course, the highly anticipated Fèis Ìle 2026 bottling.
FÈIS ÌLE 2026 BOTTLING
Our Fèis Ìle 2026 release, personally selected by Anthony Wills, will be a 15 Year Old Calvados Cask Finish. Just 637 bottles will be released with full details to follow.
This exclusive bottling will be available only from the distillery on Thursday 28th May and will be limited to one bottle per person.
We can’t wait to celebrate with you – see you on Thursday 28th May 2026!
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