{"id":51483,"date":"2023-05-24T11:00:59","date_gmt":"2023-05-24T10:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"\/blog\/post\/best-islay-whisky-for-feis-ile-2023\/"},"modified":"2026-04-16T14:54:01","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T13:54:01","slug":"best-islay-whisky-for-feis-ile-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/post\/best-islay-whisky-for-feis-ile-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Islay Whisky For F\u00e8is \u00ccle 2023!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>Islay\u2019s festival of music and malt returns this week and that\u2019s got us in the mood for the island\u2019s finest. To mark the return of F\u00e8is \u00ccle, here\u2019s ten\u00a0<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/region-style\/islay\/single-malt-whisky\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Islay whiskies<\/b><\/a><b>\u00a0we think you&#8217;ll love.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We know how much you love Islay whisky here at Master of Malt. We also know there&#8217;s never a bad time for a dram of it. But the Islay Festival begins this week and it\u2019s wrong for it to come around and to not indulge. It might be against the law. It should be.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, as usual, we&#8217;ve got some top recommendations for all your Islay whisky needs this week. That includes special releases for this year\u2019s festival. It means very giftable products (Father&#8217;s Day is soon\u2026). But we\u2019ve also tried to stay away from the obvious. You know why you should buy <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/distilleries\/lagavulin-whisky-distillery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lagavulin 16<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Everyone knows. Anyway, here\u2019s ten Islay whiskies to celebrate F\u00e8is \u00ccle 2023!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What&#8217;s the best Islay whisky for the Islay Festival?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51484\" src=\"https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bi-peat-the-smokehouse-edition-feis-ile-2023-whisky.jpg\" alt=\"Big Peat The Smokehouse Edition F\u00e8is \u00ecle 2023 70cl\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bi-peat-the-smokehouse-edition-feis-ile-2023-whisky.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bi-peat-the-smokehouse-edition-feis-ile-2023-whisky-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bi-peat-the-smokehouse-edition-feis-ile-2023-whisky-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bi-peat-the-smokehouse-edition-feis-ile-2023-whisky-375x250.jpg 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/whiskies\/big-peat\/bi-peat-the-smokehouse-edition-feis-ile-2023-whisky\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Big Peat The Smokehouse Edition F\u00e8is \u00ecle 2023 70cl<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 2023 F\u00e8is \u00ecle release of Big Peat is best paired with steak, hence the finish in full-bodied red wine casks. Expect the usual blend of cracking Islay single malts from Douglas Laing. But with an extra helping of dark fruits, leather, and rich spice.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51494\" src=\"https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/peat-bomb-8-year-old-whisky.jpg\" alt=\"Peat Bomb 8 Year Old 70cl\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/peat-bomb-8-year-old-whisky.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/peat-bomb-8-year-old-whisky-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/peat-bomb-8-year-old-whisky-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/peat-bomb-8-year-old-whisky-375x250.jpg 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/whiskies\/whisky-bombs\/peat-bomb-8-year-old-whisky\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Peat Bomb 8 Year Old 70cl<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Earthy smoke. Bonfire embers. Simmering spice. All that and more shines in this tasty single malt. It\u2019s all about embracing the bigger, bolder side of Islay whisky.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51492\" src=\"https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/laphroaig-10-year-old-sherry-oak-whisky.jpg\" alt=\"Laphroaig 10 Year Old Sherry Oak Finish 70cl\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/laphroaig-10-year-old-sherry-oak-whisky.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/laphroaig-10-year-old-sherry-oak-whisky-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/laphroaig-10-year-old-sherry-oak-whisky-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/laphroaig-10-year-old-sherry-oak-whisky-375x250.jpg 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/whiskies\/laphroaig\/laphroaig-10-year-old-sherry-oak-whisky\/\"><b>Laphroaig 10 Year Old Sherry Oak Finish 70cl<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You know the intense peaty charm of Laphroaig&#8217;s classic 10 Year Old, right? Now imagine that meeting dried fruit, dark chocolate, sweet nuts, and wintery spice. That\u2019s what an oloroso cask finish has delivered here.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51489\" src=\"https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/islay-storm.jpg\" alt=\"Islay Storm 70cl\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/islay-storm.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/islay-storm-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/islay-storm-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/islay-storm-375x250.jpg 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/whiskies\/islay-storm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Islay Storm 70cl<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oily, briny, smoky Islay single malt for less than \u00a330? Yes. Hell yes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51491\" src=\"https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/kilchoman-machir-bay-gift-pack-with-2x-glasses-whisky.jpg\" alt=\"Kilchoman Machir Bay Gift Pack with 2x Glasses 70cl\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/kilchoman-machir-bay-gift-pack-with-2x-glasses-whisky.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/kilchoman-machir-bay-gift-pack-with-2x-glasses-whisky-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/kilchoman-machir-bay-gift-pack-with-2x-glasses-whisky-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/kilchoman-machir-bay-gift-pack-with-2x-glasses-whisky-375x250.jpg 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/whiskies\/kilchoman\/kilchoman-machir-bay-gift-pack-with-2x-glasses-whisky\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Kilchoman Machir Bay Gift Pack with 2x Glasses 70cl<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This Machir Bay single malt gift pack is a great present. It\u2019s a gift pack, after all. But not only for other people. It also makes a brilliant present to yourself. You\u2019re allowed to do that. You deserve it. Oh, go on.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51485\" src=\"https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bowmore-10-year-old-dark-and-intense-aston-martin-edition-whisky.jpg\" alt=\"Bowmore 10 Year Old Dark &amp; Intense - Aston Martin Edition #1 100cl\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bowmore-10-year-old-dark-and-intense-aston-martin-edition-whisky.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bowmore-10-year-old-dark-and-intense-aston-martin-edition-whisky-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bowmore-10-year-old-dark-and-intense-aston-martin-edition-whisky-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bowmore-10-year-old-dark-and-intense-aston-martin-edition-whisky-375x250.jpg 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/whiskies\/bowmore\/bowmore-10-year-old-dark-and-intense-aston-martin-edition-whisky\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Bowmore 10 Year Old Dark &amp; Intense &#8211; Aston Martin Edition #1 100cl<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a richly sherried Bowmore 10-year-old. With a bonus. Packaging that sports the ridiculously cool Aston Martin LM10 team car. Bond would drink this whisky. James Bond. Probably.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51486\" src=\"https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bunnahabhain-1998-manzanilla-cask-finish-feis-ile-2023-whisky.jpg\" alt=\"Bunnahabhain 1998 Manzanilla Cask Finish - F\u00e8is \u00ccle 2023 70cl\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bunnahabhain-1998-manzanilla-cask-finish-feis-ile-2023-whisky.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bunnahabhain-1998-manzanilla-cask-finish-feis-ile-2023-whisky-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bunnahabhain-1998-manzanilla-cask-finish-feis-ile-2023-whisky-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bunnahabhain-1998-manzanilla-cask-finish-feis-ile-2023-whisky-375x250.jpg 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/whiskies\/bunnahabhain\/bunnahabhain-1998-manzanilla-cask-finish-feis-ile-2023-whisky\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Bunnahabhain 1998 Manzanilla Cask Finish &#8211; F\u00e8is \u00ccle 2023 70cl<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bunnahabhain\u2019s festival releases are always cracking. But this 25-year-old release finished in the little-seen manzanilla cask? One of the best yet.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51493\" src=\"https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mac-talla-terra-whisky.jpg\" alt=\"Mac-Talla Terra\u00a0 70cl\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mac-talla-terra-whisky.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mac-talla-terra-whisky-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mac-talla-terra-whisky-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mac-talla-terra-whisky-375x250.jpg 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/whiskies\/mac-talla\/mac-talla-terra-whisky\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Mac-Talla Terra\u00a0 70cl<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whisky fans who know Terra, love Terra. This smoky single malt, aged in American oak casks, has a simple sophistication. It would make a great introduction to Islay whisky. Or, a welcome present for those already initiated.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51488\" src=\"https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/grace-ile-25-year-old-the-character-of-islay-whisky-company-whisky.jpg\" alt=\"Grace \u00cele 25 Year Old 70cl\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/grace-ile-25-year-old-the-character-of-islay-whisky-company-whisky.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/grace-ile-25-year-old-the-character-of-islay-whisky-company-whisky-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/grace-ile-25-year-old-the-character-of-islay-whisky-company-whisky-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/grace-ile-25-year-old-the-character-of-islay-whisky-company-whisky-375x250.jpg 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/whiskies\/the-character-of-islay-whisky-company\/grace-ile-25-year-old-the-character-of-islay-whisky-company-whisky\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Grace \u00cele 25 Year Old 70cl<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Old Islay whisky is rare. When you get it, you have to savour it. Festival time is a good excuse to indulge a little more than you would usually. And this 25-year-old single malt Scotch whisky is worth pushing the boat out for. Think vibrant tropical fruitiness shining among graceful smoke and sea notes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51487\" src=\"https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/caol-ila-distillers-edition-2022-collection-whisky.jpg\" alt=\"Caol Ila Distillers Edition - 2022 Collection 70cl\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/caol-ila-distillers-edition-2022-collection-whisky.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/caol-ila-distillers-edition-2022-collection-whisky-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/caol-ila-distillers-edition-2022-collection-whisky-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/caol-ila-distillers-edition-2022-collection-whisky-375x250.jpg 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/whiskies\/caol-ila\/caol-ila-distillers-edition-2022-collection-whisky\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Caol Ila Distillers Edition &#8211; 2022 Collection 70cl<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caol Ila is for life, not just for the festival. But, to mark such an occasion we recommend The Distillers Edition series. It\u2019s an annual release of whisky that has been given a special wine cask finish. For 2022, it was Moscatel-seasoned American oak casks. Lovely stuff.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51490\" src=\"https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/islay-whisky-tasting-set.jpg\" alt=\"Islay Whisky Tasting Set\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/islay-whisky-tasting-set.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/islay-whisky-tasting-set-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/islay-whisky-tasting-set-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/islay-whisky-tasting-set-375x250.jpg 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><b>Bonus ball: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/tasting-set\/tasting-set\/islay-whisky-tasting-set\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Islay Whisky Tasting Set<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You could also get this neat Islay Whisky Tasting Set that we put together. This is really handy if you\u2019re struggling to decide on one bottle. Or, if you need to buy a gift but don\u2019t feel too confident in which brand they like. It\u2019s also really easy to wrap. I\u2019m absolutely crap at wrapping presents and I can wrap this.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Islay\u2019s festival of music and malt returns this week and that\u2019s got us in the mood for the island\u2019s finest. 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