Scott_E
Cutty Sark Prohibition Edition
Blended — Scotland
Reviewed
September 20, 2019 (edited March 20, 2021)
A rock and roller August/September! Vacation, family tragedies, back to school, traveling, hurricanes, work and more work, engagements. All this has kept me away from tasting (definitely not drinking). Been trolling but haven’t been much of a contributor. Tonight I will contribute my Cutty Sark experience. A lower cost, blended scotch that is hard(er) to find. Had this opened for sometime and this seemed the perfect pour for me tonight.
Salty, briny, maritime opening transports you right to a South Carolina salt marsh during a late afternoon. Blended with the brine is a subtle sweetness of candy corn, apples, pears and butterscotch. Ginger snaps, lemon zest lightly provide a spicy citrus note and compliments the brine and sweet.
On arrival, a curiously odd mixture of cream soda and black pepper swirl about. Keep swirling and chewing as it brings forward peanut brittle, orange bitters and wood spice. A slightly weighted and creamy body delivers the sweet and spice.
What remains on the palate is wood, spice and sugar (whipped honey butter). A warmed soul ultimately remains.
This is a solid whisky that has a good balance of sweet, savory and spice. Easy to drink with simplex complexity with solid pricing. Perfect for those pours you want where you can just enjoy in any occasion; all packed at 50%. [85/100][Tasted: 9/20/19][$39]
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@geologyjane crazy good price. I paid $39. That was over a year ago. If I find it for $15, will get several bottles.
@Scott_E - first spot was marked $14.99 but the shelf was empty. Another spot had it for $27.99 but I didn’t visit it in person. I ended up stumbling across it at a second location for $14.99 again. The price on this bottle seems to vary quite a bit (+/- 50%).
@dubz480 had a cart full of this a few months back for like $12 a bottle when I discovered HiTime no longer ships to NC. Pissed me right off.
@geologyjane glad you found one. I haven’t seen this near me and actually purchased out of state. I don’t think this is being discontinued, I just think the demand is not strong. Out of curiosity, how much did you pay? As far as my life (thanks for asking) I see a light. This particular year has been crazy.
@Scott_E - Finally found a place that had this bottle - the first was out of stock and the second was marked “clearance”. Cutty Sark isn’t discontinuing this, are they?? In any case, glad I finally found one thanks to you bringing this bottle to my attention. Hope things are calming down for you!
@Rick_M no doubt. Never been this crazed before. I thought as I get older, maturing kids, life would start becoming less frenetic. Seems to getting more frenetic. Hopefully after October I can find a pause. Cheers.
@Scott_E - Good thing it “can be enjoyed on any occasion” because you had them all covered. :)
@dubz480 Yes, that’s the spot! Only make it there 1-2 times a year but incredible selection/prices. Will need to grab a bottle of this for sure
@PBMichiganWolverine I haven’t seen this it on LI. Purchased this out of state
@SolanaRoots at Hi-Times! lol! I think it's even cheaper now
@BDanner Lol! Enjoy brother.
@Scott_E not necessary. I’ve got salty, briny marshes galore right here at home. Now to get the Cutty Sark!
@Scott_E I’m still seeing it here in NJ for $25-35. Might depend on region?
@PBMichiganWolverine pleasantly surprised too. It is getting tougher to find. May have to grab another bottle if I do find.
@BDanner And once you get it in SC, stop by a marshy bank and remember the briny aromas. Then sip it back in NC. Good stuff, especially at the price.
I really loved this one. Changed my opinion of Cutty Sark
Nice review. I really enjoyed this one, but discovered it just as NC was discontinuing it. I'm taxing the old memory banks here, but I found this one fairly complex. I believe I used the descriptors root beer and orange circus peanut candy. Maybe I can hop over the line and find it in SC.
@SolanaRoots Yeah, for $14, this is a no brainer. I'd be tempted to buy a case of it at that price.
@SolanaRoots it’s a steal at $14. Grab yourself a bottle, in my opinion. I don’t think you will be disappointed.
Top review! I can get this bottle for $14 - definitely sounds like I should take advantage of a solid deal