Laphroaig and Bowmore announce exclusive Feis Ile 2025 limited edition whiskies
Two iconic Islay whisky distilleries, Laphroaig and Bowmore, have unveiled their exclusive releases for the 2025 Feis Ile (Islay Festival), scheduled to appear during the festival from May 23 to 31. This yearly celebration draws global whisky lovers to experience the island’s distinctive distilling heritage and single malt whiskies.
Laphroaig will debut its latest Càirdeas series offering—Lore Cask Strength—on May 24. This robust single malt combines five classic Laphroaig cask profiles, including bourbon, Oloroso sherry, European oak, and quarter casks, bottled at cask strength without chill-filtration to deliver the brand’s richest flavor profile yet. Caroline Ogden, Laphroaig’s visitor center manager, stated that this release honors the brand’s tradition, crafted for whisky aficionados to showcase Laphroaig’s signature heavy peat, layered complexity, and regional character.
Bowmore will introduce a 100% hand-floor-malted single cask release on May 28, hand-bottled in the legendary No. 1 Vaults warehouse. Distillery manager David Turner emphasized that this limited edition reflects Bowmore’s dedication to traditional craftsmanship, with manual malt-turning creating a complex yet balanced classic profile.
Both distilleries will host open days on May 27 (Laphroaig) and 28 (Bowmore), offering visitors an immersive experience into Islay’s unique whisky culture.
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