Rare Find celebrates Fèis Ìle 2026 with the release of a limited-edition triptych – Scotch Whisky News
Caol Ila, in three acts
Rare Find celebrates Fèis Ìle 2026 with the release of a limited-edition triptych
Rare Find, the award-winning Edinburgh-based independent bottler today unveils its exclusive Fèis Ìle 2026 Collection – a sensory homage to Islay’s cherished whisky festival. Comprising three single cask 12-year-old Caol Ila single malts, each finished for three months in a unique octave cask – Ruby Port, Tawny Port, and Madeira – this unified trio captures both the vibrancy of the island and the spirit of discovery that defines Rare Find.
The collection is presented with striking full-art labels, each designed in a bespoke colour palette chosen to reflect the individual character of the cask within. From Caol Ila’s signature maritime smoke and mineral edge to softer notes of citrus, the artwork offers a visual interpretation of the spirit itself – creating a triptych in which flavour and design are intrinsically linked.
As with all Rare Find bottlings, these releases are presented without compromise – natural colour, non-chill filtered and bottled at cask strength – revealing Caol Ila’s coastal power and smoky poise through different lenses of fortified wine cask influence.
Rare Find Feis Ile 2026 Collection
Caol Ila 12-Year-Old Ruby Port Octave Finish
Finished for three months in a Ruby Port octave.
58.2% ABV | 61 bottles
NOSE Presenting with smoked barbecue sauce, dried berries, and warming mulling spices.
PALATE Citrus and granite with medicinal smoke, redcurrants, and raspberries.
FINISH Long, lingering notes of sweet, fruity smoke.
Caol Ila 12-Year-Old Tawny Port Octave Finish
Finished for three months in a Tawny Port octave.
58.3% ABV | 63 bottles
NOSE Mince pies, cola cubes, medicinal peat smoke, and pineapple chunks.
PALATE Soft brown sugar, cola bottles, anise chews, and lingering coastal smoke.
FINISH Lemon gel, iodine, and fading sweet fruits.
Caol Ila 12-Year-Old Madeira Octave Finish
Finished for three months in a Madeira octave.
57.9% ABV | 66 bottled
NOSE Presenting griddled strawberries, salted almonds, ashy smoke, and angelica.
PALATE Mouthcoating with aniseed, coastal smoke, and zesty lemon tart.
FINISH Long with salinity, slowly fading lemon 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 Feis Ile Collection will be available from select retailers from Friday 22nd May 2026. Each release has an RRP of £99.00. Rare Find Vault members will be offered an exclusive opportunity to purchase a limited number of bottles shortly before the official launch date.
About Rare Find
Each Rare Find release is an unrepeatable, limited-edition whisky sourced from sought-after distilleries. With every bottle, we celebrate liquid excellence – meticulously selecting, maturing, and finishing in the highest quality casks to deliver whisky that’s rare by design.
From the millions of casks maturing in Scotland, only a small percentage are destined for single malt bottlings, and from those, only the best become a Rare Find.
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