Fèis Ìle
2026
Founder’s Cask Exploration Masterclass
Thursday 28th May - 11:00 Adults: £75 1 Hour
Join Anthony Wills, Founder and Managing Director of Kilchoman, for a tasting of six specially selected cask samples straight from the warehouse. Gain unique insight into the key qualities Anthony seeks when crafting the latest flavours of Kilchoman single malt.
2008/93 100% Islay Fresh Bourbon
2006/10 Refill Bourbon
2006/16 Fresh Bourbon
2009/437 100% Refill Sherry Butt
2008/641 Refill Oloroso Hogshead
2007/421 Fresh Sherry Butt
*Please contact the distillery if you would like to put your name down on the standby list for the tasting, should places become available.
Available to book from 1st April – 12.00
Family Cask Series Masterclass
Thursday 28th May - 14:30 Adults: £55 1 Hour
Join us for the opportunity to taste the four Family Cask Series releases. 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.
11 Year Old Sherry Butts
14 Year Old 100% Islay Bourbon Barrels
18 Year Old Bourbon Barrels
20 Year Old Bourbon Barrels
*Please contact the distillery if you would like to put your name down on the standby list for the tasting, should places become available.
Available to book from 1st April – 12.00
Islay's Farm Tour
Thursday 28th May - 10:30, 12:30, 14:30 Adults: £40 1 Hour 30 Mins
Explore the farm and learn more about our barley to bottle philosophy. Journey by estate wagon through spectacular surroundings, stopping to enjoy a selection of drams and stories from Islay Heads, our General Manager.
Visit the barley fields ahead of the 2026 harvest and experience the realities of working farm life from tending livestock to managing the land. With every turn, you’ll uncover the history, traditions, and breathtaking views that make Kilchoman truly special.
The farm tour is only available for 18+ years of age.
Available to book from 1st April – 12.00
Be a Bottler
Thursday 28th May - 10:30, 11:15, 12:00, 13:30, 14:15, 15:00, 15.45 Adults: £99 30 Mins
Join our team for an exclusive hands-on bottling experience. You’ll fill, cork, seal, and hand-label your own bottle drawn from a single cask – a true Distillery Exclusive release.
Discover the time, precision, and craftsmanship that goes into creating one of our Distillery Exclusive Single Cask releases. The experience includes a personalised bottle to take home.
The price includes a personalised bottle of a Distillery Exclusive Single Cask – Cask No. 18/1216, a Carcavelos Wine Cask Finish.
Available to book from 1st April – 12.00
Open Tastings
Thursday 28th May Adults: £15 20 Mins
Don’t worry if your favourite event has sold out, we have plenty of other activities to entertain you throughout the day, including our Open Tastings. We will be running these short, guided tastings of 4 whiskies regularly. No need to book in advance, just come see us at the whisky bar and book a time slot that suits you.
LIVE ONLINE TASTING
Monday 25th & Wednesday 27th May
Can’t make it to Islay in person, don’t worry, we will be doing our best to bring some of Fèis to you virtually!
During Fèis Week, you’ll have two chances to join us for our live online tastings, streamed on our Facebook Page and YouTube channel.
Monday 25th May @ 19:00 – ‘Limited Release Line-Up’
Wednesday 27th May @ 19:00 – ‘Founder’s Cask Exploration’
Available to purchase from May
Getting to Islay is easier than you might think; for those short on time, we recommend flying. 45-minute direct flights depart twice daily from Glasgow year-round. For those with a bit more time on their hands we recommend taking the ferry from Kennacraig, it might take a little longer but the beautifully scenic drive and the idyllic ferry journey give you a full appreciation of Islay life.
Once you’re on Islay do not miss the opportunity to experience Kilchoman, the only distillery on Islay where you can see, touch, smell and taste every part of the whisky-making process, from barley to bottling. Head west from Bridgend and follow signposts to Kilchoman. We’re five miles off the main road, watch out for the sheep on the single track road!
