Cutty Sark 12 Year Old

Cutty Sark 12 Year Old

Cutty Sark is probably more known as a cocktail whisky and one of the first light-coloured blended whiskys. The legendary name comes from the Cutty Sark ship, which had recently been retired to England for naval training. Cutty Sark 12 yrs is surprisingly good for a blended whisky. Round and light, refreshing and as complex as a blend can be. This...

Score 84/100

Cutty Sark 12 Year Old

Now we’re moving on to something more interesting and with a bit more finesse and complexity. Nose: Sweet with honey and soft fruit. Buttery feeling to it, Stewed apples and dried apricot Palate : Honey sweetness. Dark chocolate. Sherry goodness. Creamy and fresh at the same time. Finish: Chocolate & fruit cake. All in all a very decent blend,...

Score 79/100

Cutty Sark 12 Year Old

Well, I should preface this review by admitting I am somewhat prejudiced against the Sark. I nipped at a bottle of Cutty Sark as a teen and stayed away from scotch for while after due to what I perceived then as "rot gut." I wasn't all wrong. The nose is indeed rotty, so to speak. It reminds me of the mulch that my gardeners use in...

Score 74/100

Cutty Sark 12 Year Old

Cutty Sark is name of the British clipper, as it has been depicted on the label since 1955. The blend was designed originally by Berry Brothers & Rudd on the 20th of March 1923. We are trying the 12 Year Old, but from a 1989 bottling at 43% (as opposed to today’s 40%). So this has been in the bottle for a quarter of a century almost. Even then...

Score 82/100