2013’s unpeated release of Caol Ila is named for distillery manager Billy Stitchell, who is retiring after almost 40 years at the distillery. This year it’s been bottled without an age statement and despite being ‘unpeated’ there’s a definite smoky tang to the whisky, although less so than in previous years.
Caol Ila Stitchell Reserve Single Malt Scotch Whisky Tasting Notes
Nose: Aroma of fresh herbs, lemon zest and papaya.
Palate: Notes of sweet spiciness, citrus, honeyed oak and roasted nuts.
Finish: Aromatic and spicy, with touches of cloves, peat, salty tang and cinnamon.
Distillery Information
Caol Ila Distillery is situated on the North Eastern shores of Islay with magnificent views across the Sound of Islay to the spectacular Paps of Jura.
