Cutty Sark Prohibition Edition

Hmmm not feeling it tonight. The prominent flavor note is sweet vanilla but reminds me of a super cheap blend, Lauder's. I'm not picking up much peat or smoke but I am coming off Ardbeg. That said, it is rich and an easy sipper if you can pallette the flavor. For me this is a one time purchase.

For a budget blend, this was quite nice and complex both on the nose and mouth. Really enjoy this bottle at the price point.

Amazingly smooth and malty for a NAS blend at 50 abv. Nose is mostly honey, citrus, vanilla, spice and oak. Palette is somewhat sweet but also spicy. Some very subtle smoke and peat in there as well. A bit of nutmeg too. Finish is peppery, very warm but smooth, medium length. A splash of water brings out the sweetness a bit more, while the spice and oak also linger. This whiskey seems to be dominated by Highland malt. I'm very impressed by this blend overall! This is now a favourite.

Toffee citrus nailpolish on the nose. Proof it down to round it off. Burnt citrus on the palate. A good expression for a scotch at this price point. Does have some punchy fruit notes.

Nez de poire cuite, cannelle, vanille et bois de chêne plutôt jeune, léger côté salin et tourbé mais c'est vraiment l'aspect fruité et vanillé qui domine. En bouche, vanille blanche sirupeuse, poire et soupçon de pêche avant qu'arrive l'alcool. Celui est plutôt prenant au début mais quelques minutes d'aération l'atténuent considérablement. On a ensuite des belles saveurs boisées, de barriques matures sans avoir servies à de longs vieillissements, d'épices et quelques vapeurs salines. Légère tourbe en arrière-plan mais rien d'exceptionnel. Texture bien huileuse, un 50% qui est bien dompté. Un rapport qualité-prix qui n'est aucunement discutable.