Friday, May 20, 2016

DIAGEO ANNOUNCES DETAILS OF THIS YEARS LAGAVULIN AND CAOL ILA FEIS ILE BOTTLINGS

Diageo has today announced the release of two limited edition Lagavulin and Caol Ila expressions, bottled for this year’s Islay Festival (Feis Ile) which officially kicks off tomorrow.

The Lagavulin 2016 Feis Ile bottling, is an 18 Year Old single malt, bottled at cask strength, made from whisky that has been matured in both American Oak and ex Bodega European Oak casks.

Lagavulin 18 Year Old and Caol Ila 12 Year Old - Feis Ile 2016 bottlings

The Caol Ila 2016 Feis Ile bottling, is a 12 Year Old single malt, that has also been bottled at cask strength and made from whisky that has been matured in both American Oak and ex Bodega European Oak casks.

Given the heightened interest in Lagavulin during its bicentennial celebration year, it’s anticipated that both bottlings will be much in demand from enthusiasts. Often selling out within hours of going on sale, they will only be available to those visiting the distilleries in person during this year’s festival.

Limited to 6,000 bottles, the Lagavulin 2016 Feis Ile bottling, will be available from the distillery from May 21st - World Whisky Day, for £125.00.

Limited to 1,500 bottles, the Caol Ila 2016 Feis Ile bottling, will be available from the distillery from May 23rd, for £99.00.

Posted by Steve Rush