Fèis Ìle 2025: Islay Whisky Festival Returns in Grand Style!

Fèis Ìle 2025, the annual celebration for whisky enthusiasts, will take place on Islay from May 23 to 31. The festival features distillery tours, tastings, music performances, and special events, attracting whisky lovers from around the world.

Entry to the festival is free, but specific distillery events require advance booking, with some already sold out. Here are the daily highlights:

- **May 23**: Opening night with music and whisky.

- **May 24**: Lagavulin Open Day, offering tastings and behind-the-scenes tours.

- **May 25**: Bruichladdich Open Day, perfect for fans of unpeated or heavily peated whisky.

- **May 26**: Caol Ila Open Day, combining stunning views with rare whisky tastings.

- **May 27**: Laphroaig and Port Ellen Open Day, revisiting classics and history.

- **May 28**: Bowmore and Ardnahoe Open Day, exploring Islay's oldest distillery and emerging brands.

- **May 29**: Kilchoman Open Day, showcasing the charm of a farm distillery.

- **May 30**: Bunnahabhain and Jura Open Day, celebrating coastal whisky traditions.

- **May 31**: Ardbeg Open Day, concluding the festival with a grand party.

For those unable to attend, recommended whisky selections offer a taste of Islay. Fèis Ìle is not just a whisky festival but a celebration of Islay's culture, blending music, food, and natural beauty, making it a must-visit for all whisky enthusiasts.

2025-03-20

Source: https://www.masterofmalt.com/blog/post/feis-ile-2025-whats-going-on.aspx/