Mac-Talla Unveils Amarone Cask Fèis Ìle 2025 Version
The third annual Mac-Talla launch for Fèis Ìle 2025
Mac-Talla, the Islay single malt model created and bottled by Morrison Scotch Whisky Distillers (MSWD), has introduced the launch (tomorrow – Friday, 16 Might) of its newest restricted version whisky in celebration of Fèis Ìle 2025 (23-31 Might).
Now in its third 12 months, the annual launch pays tribute to the island’s distinctive whisky heritage and the artwork of cask ending. Following a 2023 version completed in PX Sherry casks and a 2024 launch matured in rum casks, the 2025 expression has been totally matured in first-fill Amarone wine casks sourced from northern Italy.
With a love for the island and a want to reconnect with Islay, Mac-Talla Single Malt Scotch Whisky was created because of generations of heritage with the goal to take you on a journey of style all through the island.
The whisky is bottled at 53.8% ABV and described as providing layers of wealthy darkish fruit, chocolate, and spice, alongside Mac-Talla’s hallmark peated character.
Lauren Doherty of Morrison Scotch Whisky Distillers stated: “Every Fèis Ìle version is a chance to discover the flexibility of Islay malt via distinctive wooden.”
“This 12 months’s Amarone cask end provides depth and class, whereas nonetheless permitting that signature coastal smoke to shine via.”
Mac-Talla, which suggests “echo” in Scottish Gaelic, was created by the Morrison household – considered one of Scotland’s oldest whisky households, to specific their deep reference to the island of Islay. The model sources its spirit from undisclosed Islay distilleries and is thought for combining daring maritime peat with rigorously chosen cask finishes.
Amarone della Valpolicella is a full-bodied Italian purple wine, made utilizing the standard appassimento technique, the place grapes are air-dried to pay attention flavours. Its affect brings candy, rounded fruit notes that complement the smoky, savoury core of the Mac-Talla spirit.
The 2025 Amarone Cask Version is now obtainable by way of specialist retailers priced at RRP £78.00. Portions are strictly restricted.
For any fortunate whisky lovers that can be attending Fèis Ìle this 12 months, Mac-Talla are internet hosting some unique occasions over the pageant. All particulars could be discovered right here.
Tasting Notes:
- Launch Date: sixteenth Might 2025
- RRP: £78.00 ABV: 53.3%
- Tasting notes: Distinguished notes of stone fruits wrapped up in wealthy darkish chocolate with an extended end of warming peat on the finish Out there Markets: UK, EU, and choose worldwide markets
- Age of Liquid: NAS
- End: 18 months ending, marriage of two casks(1 butt of First Fill Amarone, 1 partial refill European Oak Butt), returned to Amarone casks for an additional 6 months.
- Casks Used: 2 casks
Stockists: Mac-Talla Amarone can be obtainable from choose whisky retailers from sixteenth Might – for extra particulars on stockists go to: https://mactallawhisky.com/stockists
Mac-Talla’s Occasion Programme at Fèis Ìle 2025:
Mac-Talla Islay Single Malt Whisky Journey of Style Stroll:
A guided stroll alongside Islay’s coast with 5 accompanying drams influenced by the Panorama.
Date: Monday twenty sixth Might 2025
Time: 2-4pm approx.
Islay Sea Adventures with Mac-Talla Islay Single Malt:
Islay Sea Adventures and Mac-Talla Islay Whisky have teamed up for a whisky and wildlife tour, taking within the Island’s gorgeous surroundings, paired with scrumptious whisky!
Date: twenty sixth Might 2024
Time: 2-4pm
Location: Islay Sea Adventures
Indie Whisky Pageant:
Date: twenty seventh Might 2025
Time: A number of classes all through the day
Location: Ramsay Corridor, Port Ellen
Pizza Paired Pours:
Islay’s famend Peatzeria for an unforgettable tasting expertise, with pizza paired pours.
Date: Wednesday, twenty eighth Might
Time: 2-3:30pm & 7-8:30pm
Location: Peatzeria, 22 Shore Avenue, Bowmore, Islay
For extra info, go to www.mactallawhisky.com
ABOUT MAC-TALLA
Mac-Talla is an Islay single malt Scotch whisky owned by Morrison Scotch Whisky Distillers. That means “echo” in Gaelic, the model displays the Morrison household’s deep-rooted connection to Islay. Bottled by MSWD, Mac-Talla showcases the island’s daring, peated character via a rigorously curated vary of expressions.
ABOUT Morrison Scotch Whisky Distillers
Morrison Scotch Whisky Distillers (MSWD) is an impartial, family-owned firm based mostly in Perth, Scotland. Rebranded in 2020, MSWD represents 5 generations of Morrison whisky heritage beneath one identify, with a concentrate on single malt manufacturing, model improvement, mixing and bottling. Its flagship manufacturers embody Aberargie, Outdated Perth, Mac-Talla, Càrn Mòr and Bruadar.
