Mac-Talla Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky Announces Limited Edition Release for Fèis Ìle 2025; ‘Amarone’ – From Italy to Islay.

Aberargie, Scotland : 16th April 2025 : Mac-Talla Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky is proud to announce the launch of a new and exclusive limited-edition release in celebration of the world-renowned “Fèis Ìle” meaning, the Islay Festival. This bottling will be available from select retailers from 16th May 2025, at an RRP of £78.00.

This one-of-a-kind whisky, a true tribute to the island’s rich heritage and its masterful cask maturation processes. It will be available to whisky enthusiasts in the UK, EU, and other select international markets.

A Bold Union: Peated Islay Spirit Meets Amarone Wine

The new release showcases the synergy between two distinct forces – the bold, smoky character of Islay single malt and the opulent intensity of Amarone wine. This limited edition bottling was crafted by carefully selecting a parcel of high-quality, first-fill Amarone casks – an exceptional choice for whisky maturation.

Amarone della Valpolicella is one of Italy’s most luxurious wines, known for its deep, dark cherry and chocolate notes, made through a unique process called appassimento, where grapes are air-dried before fermentation, concentrating their flavours. The result is a whisky that combines the bold flavours of Islay peat with the luxurious, fruit-forward richness of Amarone wine.

Fèis Ìle Attendees

For any lucky whisky lovers that will be attending Fèis Ìle this year, Mac-Talla are hosting some exclusive events over the festival. All details can be found here.

Notes 

• Release Date: 16th May 2025
• RRP: £78.00 ABV: 53.3%
• Tasting notes: Prominent notes of stone fruits wrapped up in rich dark chocolate with a long finish of warming peat at the end Available Markets: UK, EU, and select international markets
• Age of Liquid: NAS
• Finish: 18 months finishing, marriage of two casks(1 butt of First Fill Amarone, 1 partial refill European Oak Butt), returned to Amarone casks for a further 6 months.
• Casks Used: 2 casks
• Press preview: Thursday 8th May 6pm-8pm at The Scottish Gantry in Edinburgh, details below:

Stockists: Mac-Talla Amarone will be available from select whisky retailers from 26th May – for more details on stockists visit: https://mactallawhisky.com/stockists