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Caol Ila Stitchell Reserve

Overall rating
86.03/100
votes
141
Whiskybase ID
44353
Category
Single Malt
Distillery
Bottler
Distillery Bottling
Bottling serie
Diageo Special Releases 2013
Bottled
2013
Casktype
Refill American Oak, Rejuvenated American Oak
Strength
59.6 % Vol.
Size
700 ml 700 ml 750 ml
Label
Unpeated Style
Barcode
5000281034553
Added on
08 Sep 2013 11:15 am
Cask Strength
Caol Ila Stitchell Reserve
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Caol Ila Stitchell Reserve
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Caol Ila Stitchell Reserve
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Caol Ila Stitchell Reserve
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Caol Ila Stitchell Reserve
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Caol Ila Stitchell Reserve
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Caol Ila Stitchell Reserve
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Whisky Reviews for Caol Ila Stitchell Reserve

26 users have left a review for this whisky and scored it an average of 86.03 points

  1. Georges scored this whisky 89 points Connoisseur

    • Nose
      88 88
      Fruity (lemons, kiwis, green apples), heather, grassy, nail polish, vanilla, pine needles
    • Taste
      89 89
      Fruity (lemons, apples, bananas, plums), vanilla, honey, tea biscuits, liquorice, spicy (cinnamon)
    • Finish
      89 89
      Long, dry, green tea, grassy, lemons, nutty, green tea

  2. Gilles_V scored this whisky 88 points Expert Junior

    An "unpeated" Caol Ila, to celebrate Mr. Stitchell's retirement.
    Not only interesting and didactic to be able to taste this type of whisky which brings out the character of Islay without the peat, but in addition, it is quite simply very good.
    Coastal whisky like Old Pultney or Hazelburn (my favorite whisky style).
    This shows that the Caol Ila distillery is one of the very large distilleries due to the class of its whiskys.
    • Nose
      91 91
      Very very maritime: sea breeze on a wind-beaten coast, which stings your eyes and leaves a salty taste on your lips.
      A little vanilla (certainly very active bourbon casks).
      Very "Old Pultney" as a nose, in fact.

      With a little water and time (about 15 minutes), notes of fresh cereals.
    • Taste
      87 87
      Salty and rather dry (not sweet)
    • Finish
      87 87
      Salt, algae, malt, wheat.

  3. nallacam scored this whisky 85 points Connoisseur

    I can't shake the feeling that the unpeated series by Caol Ila is more of a shop keeper.
    This one is good, but boring at the same time.
    The 18yo from the series is what I like best so far.
    • Nose
      86 86
    • Taste
      84 84
    • Finish
      84 84

  4. Vince scored this whisky 82 points Expert Senior

    Somehow can't get this. for me Coal Ila and peat are fairly synonymous. A bit like the Ardbeg Kildalton in that respect.

  5. ARDBERG scored this whisky 86 points Connoisseur

    2cl sample - a very nice surprise - CI has much to offer also in an unpeated style. It also serves as a great example to prove that location is not resonsible for a maritime nose and flavour - this is just BS marketing... even supplied by distillery managers around Scotland - why?

    Very full with good punch. A highland CI at its best - stay away if you are looking for peat and smoke...
    • Nose
      88 88
    • Taste
      87 87
    • Finish
      87 87

  6. Whiskywobbler scored this whisky 86 points Expert Senior

    Lovely complex and interesting insight into what drives the spirit of Caol Ila.
    • Nose
      87 87
    • Taste
      86 86
    • Finish
      87 87

  7. Simo scored this whisky 86 points Expert Senior

    • Nose
      87 87
    • Taste
      86 86
    • Finish
      85 85

  8. lachaineduwhisky did not rate this whisky Expert Senior

    • Nose
      Powerful, golden and dusty malt, some scents of lemon and then vanilla.
      With water, toffee notes.
    • Taste
      Warm and powerful malt, supported by vanilla.
    • Finish
      Aromatic profile similar to the above, with caramel as a bonus.

      It is always interesting to be able to taste the Caol Ila distillate without peat. Nevertheless, I was not transported more than that.

      Enthusiasm 3/5
      Whisky n ° 2106

  9. Steven79 scored this whisky 85 points Expert Senior

    • Nose
      84 84
    • Taste
      85 85
    • Finish
      85 85

  10. ballunder scored this whisky 85 points Member Senior

    An odd bird this one. A non-age statement unpeated Caol Ila. Typically unpeated Caol Ila carries an age statement but not this one and its youth shows. One of the more potent whiskies I've had and it could have used a bit more age to take the edge of. The heat on the finish tends to wipe out the preceding taste(s) still on the palette. Alright so here we go:
    N: Through the thick alcohol fog that blows off this one you get vanilla and butter. I am struggling to detect any fruit here.
    P:A kick in the nut sack right up front but step over that and there is honey and caramel beyond. Shades of smokiness. Wow. Potent
    F:Hot and quick. A little bit drying too.

    Definitely one to finish with. Your taste buds can become a bit singed from the raw nature of this one. Still, it was kind of fun.

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