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