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13th May 2026 |
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Edinburgh
based independent bottler Rare Find
celebrates Fèis Ìle 2026 with the
release of a trio of Caol Ila single
malts, each finished for three months in
a distinct octave cask - Ruby Port,
Tawny Port, and Madeira.
Edinburgh-based independent bottler,
Rare Find, has unveiled its exclusive
Fèis Ìle 2026 Collection - a sensory
tribute to Islay's iconic whisky
festival. The release comprises three
single cask 12 Year Old Caol Ila single
malts, each finished for three months in
a distinct octave cask - Ruby Port,
Tawny Port, and Madeira - bringing
together a trio that reflects both the
character of the island and Rare Find’s
spirit of exploration.
The collection features bold full-art
labels, each created in a bespoke colour
palette designed to reflect the
personality of its respective cask. From
Caol Ila’s hallmark maritime smoke and
mineral edge through to softer citrus
tones, the artwork serves as a visual
expression of the whisky, forming a
cohesive triptych where flavour and
design are closely intertwined.
As with all Rare Find releases, the
whiskies are presented without
compromise - natural colour, non-chill
filtered, and bottled at cask strength -
showcasing Caol Ila’s coastal intensity
and smoky elegance through the influence
of different fortified wine cask
finishes.
Rare Find Fèis Ìle 2026 Collection:
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Caol Ila 12 Year Old Ruby Port
Octave Finish Review
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Finished for three months in a Ruby Port
octave. 58.2% ABV | 61 bottles.
Producer's
Tasting Notes:
Nose: Notes
of smoked barbecue sauce, dried berries,
and warming baking spices.
Taste: Citrus
and mineral tones with medicinal smoke,
redcurrants, and raspberries.
Finish: Long
and sweet with lingering fruity smoke.
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Caol Ila 12 Year Old Tawny Port
Octave Finish Review
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Finished for three months in a Tawny
Port octave. 58.3% ABV | 63 bottles.
Producer's
Tasting Notes:
Nose: Aromas
of mince pies, cola sweets, gentle peat
smoke, and pineapple.
Taste: Soft
brown sugar, cola bottles, aniseed, and
coastal smoke.
Finish: Zesty
lemon, iodine, and fading sweetness.
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Caol Ila 12 Year Old Madeira Octave
Finish Review
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Finished for three months in a Madeira
octave. 57.9% ABV | 66 bottles.
Producer's
Tasting Notes:
Nose: Griddled
strawberries, salted almonds, ashy
smoke, and angelica.
Taste: Aniseed,
coastal smoke, and bright lemon tart
notes.
Finish: Long
and saline with slowly fading citrus and
persistent smoke.
Speaking about the release, John Moffat,
Head of Commercial for Rare Find, said:
"We create whiskies for those who chase
unforgettable moments as much as
exceptional flavour - the first dram
after stepping off the ferry, waves
lapping against the distillery walls,
and late evenings spent sharing stories
with newfound friends. Our Fèis Ìle 2026
Collection is our tribute to those
moments, and to the unmistakable magic
that only Islay can inspire. It also
marks an exciting milestone for Rare
Find with the launch of our first full
art label series - a bold glimpse of
what’s still to come."
The Fèis Ìle Collection will be
available from Friday 22nd May 2026,
with each release priced at £99 RRP.
You will find them available from specialist online whisky
shops such as
The Whisky Exchange
and
Master of Malt
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