Want a whisky that plays nice? This is it. Cutty Sark is the smooth, light blend you pour without overthinking it. Vanilla and honey up front, a little citrus brightness, soft enough to sip neat but happiest stretched out with ginger ale or soda. It's the 1L bottle, so it'll outlast a long night and a few friends. Grab it for the gathering where everyone wants a whisky drink but nobody wants a lecture about peat.
Pale gold in the glass and just as gentle on the nose. You'll catch fruity, floral hints first, then warm vanilla and honey roll in. Take a sip and it's lively but soft: lemon zest and light citrus, a creamy vanilla-custard middle, a whisper of toasted almond and salted caramel. There's a gentle grassy, cereal note underneath that keeps it fresh rather than sweet. The finish is short, smooth and clean, more vanilla and a faint shortbread warmth. Nothing smoky, nothing harsh. This is whisky that wants to be liked.
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Where it's from
Scotland, born back in 1923 when a London wine merchant wanted a lighter, easier Scotch than the heavy drams of the day. It's named after the Cutty Sark, the famously fast tea clipper ship you can still visit in Greenwich. The blend leans on Speyside single malts for a fruity backbone, married with grain whisky and rested in American oak casks that hand over all that soft vanilla. There's even a bootlegging legend attached: during US Prohibition a smuggler named Bill McCoy ran the real bottles across the Atlantic, which is where the phrase 'the real McCoy' is said to come from.
Good to know
- What is the price of Cutty Sark Blended Scotch Whisky 1L?
Cutty Sark Blended Scotch Whisky 1L is KSh 2,159 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does Cutty Sark Blended Scotch Whisky 1L taste like?
Light and smooth. Think vanilla, honey and gentle citrus over a soft, grassy-cereal base, with a clean, short finish. No smoke, nothing harsh.
- What is the ABV of Cutty Sark?
40% alcohol by volume, the standard strength for blended Scotch. This is the 1 litre bottle.
- How do I serve it?
Mix it. Pour over ice and top with ginger ale, lemon soda, cola or iced tea for an easy highball. It's also smooth enough neat or over a single rock.
- What pairs with Cutty Sark?
Anything off the grill. Nyama choma, smoky ribs, roast chicken, salted nuts or a sharp cheddar all sit beautifully with its light, sweet character.
- Where is Cutty Sark made?
Scotland. It's a blend of Speyside single malts and grain whiskies, created in 1923 and named after the fast Cutty Sark clipper ship.
- Is Cutty Sark a good whisky for cocktails?
Yes, it's one of the easiest blends to mix with. The vanilla and citrus notes were practically made for highballs and longer drinks, which is why bartenders love it.
Cutty Sark Blended Scotch Whisky 1L
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Cutty Sark Blended Scotch Whisky 1L price in Kenya
Buy Cutty Sark Blended Scotch Whisky 1L online in Nairobi, Kenya. Available in 2 sizes — 700 ml at KSh 1,689, 1000 ml at KSh 2,159 — with fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within 30 minutes, or next-day countrywide.
- 700 mlKSh 1,689
- 1000 mlKSh 2,159