Rare Find, the acclaimed Edinburgh-based independent bottler renowned for uncovering exceptional single cask whiskies, has announced the launch of a new collection of Caol Ila single malts in celebration of this year’s Islay Festival of Music and Malt (Fèis Ìle).

Comprising three single cask 12 Year Old Caol Ila single malts, each finished for three months in a unique octave cask; Ruby Port, Tawny Port and Madeira, the trio of releases is said to capture both the vibrancy of the island and the spirit of discovery that defines Rare Find.

The Rare Find Fèis Ìle 2026 Collection comprises:

Rare Find Caol Ila 12-Year-Old Ruby Port Octave Finish (58.2% ABV)
Finished for three months in a Ruby Port octave
(Limited to 61 bottles)

This release is said to deliver notes of smoked barbecue sauce, dried berries and warming mulling spices on the nose, followed by citrus, granite, medicinal smoke, redcurrants and raspberries on the palate.

Rare Find Caol Ila 12-Year-Old Tawny Port Octave Finish (58.3% ABV)
Finished for three months in a Tawny Port octave
(Limited to 63 bottles)

The whisky is described by the brand as offering notes of mince pies, cola cubes, medicinal peat smoke and pineapple chunks on the nose, followed by soft brown sugar, cola bottles, aniseed chews and lingering coastal smoke on the palate.

Rare Find Caol Ila 12-Year-Old Madeira Octave Finish (57.9% ABV)
Finished for three months in a Madeira octave
(Limited to 66 bottles)

This bottling is said to offer notes of griddled strawberries, salted almonds, ashy smoke and angelica on the nose, followed by aniseed, coastal smoke and zesty lemon tart on the palate.

As with all Rare Find bottlings, these latest releases are presented without compromise — natural colour, non-chill filtered and bottled at cask strength — revealing Caol Ila’s coastal power and smoky poise through different expressions of fortified wine cask influence.

Commenting on the launch, John Moffat, Head of Commercial at Rare Find, said: “We create whiskies for those who chase unforgettable moments as much as exceptional flavour — the first dram after stepping off the ferry, waves lapping against the distillery walls, and late evenings spent sharing stories with newfound friends. Our Fèis Ìle 2026 Collection is our tribute to those moments and to the unmistakable magic that only Islay can inspire. It also marks an exciting milestone for Rare Find with the launch of our first full-art label series — a bold glimpse of what’s still to come.”

The Rare Find Fèis Ìle 2026 Collection will be available from selected specialist retailers from May 22nd. Each release has an RRP of £99.00. Rare Find Vault members will be offered an exclusive opportunity to purchase a limited number of bottles shortly before the official launch date.