Alright, whisky fans, buckle up because Fèis Ìle (pronounced "faysh eel") is about to blow the lid off your favourite drams! This legendary festival on the Isle of Islay is the stuff bucket lists are made of – think music, food, dancing, and enough incredible whisky to make your taste buds sing.

 The 2024 festival kicks off from the 24th of May to the 1st of June, and tickets have officially gone on sale. This legendary festival will begin with a vibrant parade through Port Ellen on Friday the 24th of May with circus performers and lively music.

The timetable of distillery days is also out! Remember, these are just some of the highlights – there's a ton more happening each day.

Saturday 25th May

• Lagavulin Distillery Open House 
• Highlight Event: If you fancy yourself a peat-lover, "Smoky Luxury on the Waves" is pretty much your dream. Imagine a fancy boat trip from Lagavulin Pier filled with special drams, seafood, and insider stories from the distillery. Talk about living the high life!
• Also happening: Check out independent bottlings at the Islay Rum & Islay Whisky Vault showcases

Sunday 26th May

• Bruichladdich Distillery Open House

Monday 27th May

• Caol Ila Distillery Open House
• Highlight Event: "Meet the New Manager" is the perfect excuse to taste some 5 killer drams and get to know Caol Ila's new head honcho, Eva Cumming, including the limited edition Fèis bottling 2024 and Eva’s choice of an outstanding sample drawn from a single cask.
• Also happening: If you love gin and beer as much as your whisky, don't miss the Islay Gin & Islay Ales showcases.

Tuesday 28th May

• Laphroaig Distillery Open House
• Port Ellen Distillery Open House (PM)
• Also happening: Indie Whisky Fèis Ìle 

Wednesday 29th May

• Bowmore Distillery Open House 
• Ardnahoe Distillery Open House

Thursday 30th May

• Kilchoman Distillery Open House
• Also happening: The Islay Whisky Academy showcase for those who always want to learn more

Friday 31st May

• Bunnahabhain Distillery Open House
• Jura Distillery Open House

Saturday 1st June

• Ardbeg Distillery Open House: The grand finale! Ardbeg Day is always a raucous celebration. Get ready for a party that'll go down in festival legend.

So there you have it! This is just a small taste of the incredible experiences on offer at Fèis Ìle 2024. Remember to book your tickets and accommodations fast! 

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Kanpai!

88 Bamboo Editorial Team