FÈIS ÌLE - THE ISLAY FESTIVAL -
IS A GATHERING OF WHISKY
AND ISLAY FANS FROM ACROSS
THE GLOBE.
Fèis Ìle takes place in the last week of May each year and is a celebration of our island, our culture, our history, and of course our whisky! We urge every whisky fan to visit at least once in their lifetime.
Dates for 2024 are Friday 24th May to Saturday 1st June inclusive
Bowmore Day 2024 will be on Wednesday the 29th of May.
FÈIS ÌLE - THE ISLAY FESTIVAL -
IS A GATHERING OF WHISKY
AND ISLAY FANS FROM ACROSS
THE GLOBE.
Fèis Ìle takes place in the last week of May each year and is a celebration of our island, our culture, our history, and of course our whisky! We urge every whisky fan to visit at least once in their lifetime.
Dates for 2024 are Friday 24th May to Saturday 1st June inclusive
Bowmore Day 2024 will be on Wednesday the 29th of May.
BOWMORE FEIS ILE OPEN DAY WEDNESDAY THE 29th OF MAY
It’s almost time to throw open our gates once again, pull out some of our finest drams, and celebrate Fèis Ìle with friends old and new. Join us in the distillery yard on the shores of Loch Indaal as we unlock the spirit of Bowmore and Islay.
Our distillery open day will kick off at 10am with a range of experiences and tastings running throughout the day. Our musical guests, CORRA and ATLANTIC REEL will be mixing up traditional Scottish music with rock and pop covers, our Bowmore bar will also be open and serving a selection of delicious drams and cocktails! Entry is free with lots to see and do.
FÈIS ÌLE 2024 RELEASE
To celebrate Fèis ìle 2024 we are releasing a Limited Edition Bowmore aged 19 years. Double Matured in Virgin Oak Barrels
54.8%ABV
£200
3500 bottles
A 19-year-old single malt specially selected for Feis Ile 2024. Double matured in Virgin American Oak Barrels, an array of sweet and creamy notes give way to a caramelised taste and a distinctive smoky finish.
FÈIS ÌLE 2024 EXPERIENCES AND TASTINGS
To celebrate Fèis ìle 2024 we will be running a series of tastings and experiences which will all be available to book online here
Don’t worry if you miss out on tickets as entry to our open day is free and we will have tastings, music, delicious food and a fully stocked whisky and cocktail bar!
BOOKABLE ON THE DAY
WAREHOUSE TASTINGS
Enjoy some exceptionally expressive whisky straight from the cask in the famous No.1 Vaults
BOWMORE OYSTER LUGE
Try the Bowmore oyster luge to experience island flavours of fresh seafood, with a hint of Islay smoke.
COOPERAGE DEMO
Join us on the banks of Loch Indaal for a live coopering demonstration and learn more about this incredible craft
COCKTAIL DEMO
Drop by the cocktail bar and learn how to make your own “Bowmore perfect serve” at home.
FÈIS ÌLE 2024 OPENING TIMES
Friday 24th May 9.30am – 5pm
Saturday 25th May 9.30am – 5pm
Sunday 26th May CLOSED
Monday 27th May – Distillery Shop Only – 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 28th May 9.30am – 5pm
Wednesday 29th May BOWMORE DAY 10am – 5pm
Thursday 30th May 9.30am – 5pm
Friday 31st May 9.30am – 5pm
Saturday 1st June 9.30am – 5pm
Sunday 2nd June CLOSED
As soon as we have more information to share our experiences will be available to book HERE.