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Mac-Talla Fèis Ìle 2026 Cognac Cask

Name: Mac-Talla Fèis Ìle 2026 Cognac Cask
Brand: Morrison Distillers
SKU: 5060996641613
Price: 75.0 GBP
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Producer Morrison Distillers

Country Scotland

Region Perthshire

Tasting Notes

Orange Oil, Vineyard Peach, Heather Smoke and Polished Oak

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More About Mac-Talla Fèis Ìle 2026 Cognac Cask

This limited edition Mac-Talla release was bottled for the 40th anniversary of Fèis Ìle and finished for two years in Cognac casks after initial Bourbon maturation. It is bottled at 52.4% ABV, non-chill filtered and natural colour.

Mac-Talla Fèis Ìle 2026 Cognac Cask

Mac-Talla Fèis Ìle 2026 Cognac Cask is a limited edition Islay single malt released to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Fèis Ìle — Islay’s renowned whisky festival. Produced by Morrison Scotch Whisky Distillers, this special bottling combines classic coastal peat smoke with an unusual Cognac cask influence, creating a richer and more fruit-driven interpretation of peated Islay whisky.

Initially matured in first-fill Bourbon barrels before spending a further two years in Cognac casks, the whisky develops layers of orchard fruit, pastry sweetness and warming spice alongside maritime peat character. Bottled at natural colour, non-chill filtered and at a robust 52.4% ABV, this is a celebratory release designed for drinkers who enjoy smoky whisky with complexity and cask influence.

Expect aromas of almond croissants, baked pastry and soft orchard fruit, followed by flavours of poached pear, pineapple, toasted coconut and warming spice before a lingering smoky finish. Official notes describe the combination as balancing fruit sweetness with Islay peat.

Tasting Notes

Peat smoke and coastal character
Almond pastry and orchard fruit
Pear, pineapple and toasted coconut
Warming spice and long smoky finish

Region

Islay, Scotland

Bottler

Morrison Scotch Whisky Distillers

Cask Maturation

First-fill Bourbon barrels → 2 year Cognac cask finish

ABV

52.4%

Filtration

Non-chill filtered

Colour

Natural colour

Meet the Producer, Morrison Distillers

Morrison Distillers

Style: Distillery & Independent Bottlers

Independent bottlers occupy one of whisky’s most enjoyable corners because they’re often less interested in consistency and more interested in finding genuinely characterful casks. Morrison Distillers sit firmly in that tradition.

The Morrison family have deep roots in Scotch whisky through decades of involvement with Bowmore and independent bottling before launching their own modern portfolio including labels like Carn Mor, Old Perth and Mac-Talla. The focus leans heavily towards single casks, blended malts and regionally expressive Scotch rather than mass-market whisky production.

The whiskies themselves vary widely depending on the label, though there’s usually a common thread of sensible cask management and spirit-first thinking underneath. Old Perth balances rich sherried malt beautifully, while Mac-Talla explores smoky Islay styles without turning everything into pure peat assault.

Independent bottling also allows drinkers to explore distilleries and flavour profiles that larger official releases sometimes smooth out for consistency. Slightly weird casks, unusual maturation and more transparent whisky generally follow.

Scotland’s whisky world feels healthier when companies like Morrison exist alongside the giant multinational brands. Smaller-scale, enthusiast-driven and still clearly run by people who enjoy whisky as a drink rather than purely an investment category.