Pour this when you want Scotch that doesn't pick a fight. Cutty Sark is pale gold and feather-light, all vanilla and honey with a little citrus lift, so it slides down easy and plays nice with whatever you splash in. Want something for a long night with mates and good music that won't empty your wallet? This is the bottle. Sip it slow over ice, or build it into a highball and let it carry the room.
Nose first: soft and inviting, like vanilla custard, a handful of summer herbs and a whiff of fresh lemon zest. On the tongue it's gentle and smooth, honey and light malted barley up front, then that citrus brightness keeps it lively rather than heavy. There's a faint toasted-almond, salted-caramel thing happening underneath. The finish is short, clean and grassy. No smoke, no burn, nothing that bites back.
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Where it's from
Here's a fun one. Cutty Sark was dreamed up over lunch in 1923 by the London wine merchants Berry Bros & Rudd, who wanted a lighter, paler Scotch than the heavy stuff everyone was drinking. It's named after the famous tea clipper, the fastest ship of its day, and that yellow label? A printing accident. It was meant to be white. The whisky inside is a blend of Speyside single malts and grain whiskies, matured separately then married together, which is the secret to how smooth and pale it stays.
Good to know
- What is the price of Cutty Sark Blended Scotch Whisky 750ml?
Cutty Sark Blended Scotch Whisky 750ml is KSh 1,689 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 700ml taste like?
Light and smooth, with vanilla, honey and a fresh citrus lift over gentle malt. No smoke, no harsh burn, just an easy, approachable Scotch with a short, clean finish.
- What is the ABV of Cutty Sark?
It's 40% ABV, in a 700ml bottle. Standard strength for a blended Scotch.
- How should I serve it?
Neat or over ice if you want to taste it properly, but it really shines in a highball with soda or ginger ale and a squeeze of lime. It's also a solid base for a whisky sour.
- What food pairs with Cutty Sark?
Anything off the grill loves it. Nyama choma, grilled chicken, ribs, plus salted nuts or sharp cheddar if you're just sipping.
- Where is Cutty Sark from?
Scotland. It's a blend of Speyside malts and grain whiskies, first created in 1923 by London merchants Berry Bros & Rudd and named after the legendary tea clipper ship.
- Is Cutty Sark good for mixing?
Very. Its light, sweet, citrusy character is exactly why bartenders love it in highballs and cocktails. It won't overpower your mixer.
Cutty Sark Blended Scotch Whisky 750ml
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Cutty Sark Blended Scotch Whisky 750ml price in Kenya
Buy Cutty Sark Blended Scotch Whisky 750ml 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