Used to get a delicate caramel smell and taste but they have obviously changed the formula because that is gone to be replaced by the experience one would expect with other bottom shelf scotch where this one now belongs.

Cutty Sark Blended Scotch Whisky 1L - Dubai Duty Free Cutty Sark Blended Scotch Whisky 1L - Dubai Duty Free

I’m not knocking that specific aspect because I think the artwork is pretty neat, but it doesn’t help the transparency issue.The glass itself is a dark green color, which stands out on the shelf but is a bit unfortunate for those looking to see the whiskey inside. Discover the heritage and legacy that have made Cutty Sark a lasting symbol of excellence in the whisky realm. Unfortunately, that doesn’t last very long if you leave the whiskey in the glass, and eventually all you have left is closer to just plain alcohol. Since then its new Scottish owner has revamped the brand’s packaging and introduced two new expressions to the core range – Cutty Sark Storm in 2012 and Cutty Sark Prohibition in 2013, which marks 80 years since the repeal of Prohibition.

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Cutty Sark's Prohibition Edition blended Scotch whisky is a higher strength expression, sitting at 50% ABV (their classic expression is bottled at 40% ABV). Over the years a number of blended whiskies from the company emerged, all of which were pale in colour to appeal to the Cognac-drinking partners who equated lightness with quality. It was very clear in comparison that the Scotches that were blended in the Chevas where much more mature and smooth. Cutty Sark neat is smooth to the taste, it has a light aroma and a mild aftertaste that lets you know you had a drink.By the time Prohibition was repealed in 1933 Cutty Sark was already a well-established brand, making exports an easy ride for Berry Bros.

Whisky Review: Cutty Sark Blended Scotch Whisky Whisky Review: Cutty Sark Blended Scotch Whisky

As a scotch whisky, we know 100% of this product was distilled in Scotland and matured on-site for no less than three years. Its name pays homage to the renowned sailing vessel, Cutty Sark, celebrated as the fastest of its era. What’s interesting is that the neck of the bottle is rather short and stout, a departure from the usual slender liquor bottle necks and making it slightly less comfortable to pour. Really, all that’s left is a bit of smoke and alcohol, which isn’t nearly as enjoyable as drinking this neat. Cutty Sark was named for the famed 19th century tea clipper, the fastest ship of its time and the name actually derives from the Gaelic for ‘short shirt’.

The first thing you’ll notice is that the whiskey is remarkably light in color, like a bale of freshly cut hay. But it was on 23 March 1923 that the Berry’s partners decided to create a new brand of blended Scotch whisky to appeal to American drinkers – Cutty Sark, named after the famous British clipper ship that had recently docked in London. The _ga cookie, installed by Google Analytics, calculates visitor, session and campaign data and also keeps track of site usage for the site's analytics report.

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According to a 2018 article, the Edrington Group was going to continue to provide support for the actual production and blending of the product during a “transition period” but there’s no indication of whether that has passed. The name of the brand comes from a merchant sailing ship named Cutty Sark which was built in 1869 and operated in the tea trade (where Berry Bros. This cookie is set by Rubicon Project to control synchronization of user identification and exchange of user data between various ad services. Some of the data that are collected include the number of visitors, their source, and the pages they visit anonymously.While Prohibition presented a problem for most Americans in 1920, the ban on the sale of alcohol became an opportunity for the owners of London wine and spirit merchant Berry Bros. It is not so good that I’m going to pour my single malts down the drain, but it is a very enjoyable dram for not much money.