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Cutty Sark Blended Scotch Whisky
Cutty Sark International
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Courtesy of Cutty SarkCUTTY SARK Scots Whisky was created on 20th March 1923 when the partners of wine & spirit merchants Berry Bros. discussed the launch of a new whisky. At the time, the popularity of Scotch Whisky was beginning to grow around the world.

Senior partner Francis Berry had a strong belief in the potential for a new style of whisky and he insisted that only the finest malt whiskies should be selected for the new blend and that the whisky should be naturally light in colour. The partners had invited James McBey, a well known Scottish artist to a luncheon that day to discuss the launch. It was he who suggested the name and designed the label for the new whisky.

Exceptional care is taken throughout the production process. Created by established wine & spirit merchants who believed in quality and innovation, it deliberately challenged existing standards. It has been a successful world class premium brand since launched. Craft, dedication and skill are evident in distilling, maturing and blending. There are no shortcuts to outstanding quality and genuine character. Cutty Sark was the first light coloured whisky of exceptional quality.
Courtesy of Cutty SarkThe Cutty Sark blend is made up of around twenty renowned single whiskies, predominantly from the Speyside region in Scotland, which are blended with high quality grain whiskies. These single malt and single grain whiskies are matured in carefully selected American oak casks. The malts are blended together, as are the grains, before the complete blend is 'married' together for a further six months.

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CUTTY SARK BLENDED
SCOTCH WHISKY
Cutty Sark Blended Scotch Whisky
Pour yourself a real drink.
Made from a blend of over 20 of
the finest Single Malt Whiskies, Cutty Sark is enjoyed around the world for its smooth and clean taste.

Appearance: Pale golden, clear and bright.

Aroma: Light, fragrant with hints
of vanilla and oak.

Taste: Medium intensity, sweet creamy vanilla.

Finish: Crisp and clean.

 

CUTTY SARK BLENDED
MALT SCOTCH WHISKY
Cutty Sark Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Cutty Sark Blended Malt Scotch Whisky has been lovingly crafted to meet the demands of the discerning consumers who wish to discover the joys of malt whisky. A classic "Speyside character" is revealed on the palate and Cutty Sark malt whisky enjoys a clean dry finish.

Appearance: Medium gold, clear and bright.

Aroma: Light floral, vanilla, hint of coconut.

Taste: Full flavour, youthful
Speyside sweetness.

Finish: Clean and dry.

Tasting Notes Courtesy of Cutty Sark

The Macallan Distillery
The Macallan Distillery
Established 1824
High on a hill overlooking the River Spey, with magnificent views across to Ben Rinnes, the Macallan Visitor Centre nestles within the glorious Easter Elchies Estate at Craigellachie. Here you can discover the extraordinary lengths we go to, to create our single malt Scotch whisky.

TOURS

Regular Tour
Our Regular Tour takes in the full production process followed by the Warehouse 7 visit, where we tell ‘The Story of Oak’, bringing to life the vital role played by our exceptional oak casks in developing the distinctive character of The Macallan. Then it's back to the Visitor Centre for a dram! Pre-booking required.

Precious Tour
Our Precious Tour is an extended visit of the full production process, Warehouse 7 and ‘The Story of Oak’, ending with a tutored nosing and tasting presentation in the Visitor Centre across a range of Macallan whiskies! Pre-booking required.

Admission
Charges apply to both tour options. For details, times and charges please contact the Visitor Centre. Tel:- +44 (0)1340 872280. Only children older than 8 years old are allowed on the tours and each tour is limited to a maximum of ten people.

The Visitors Centre is open to visitors all year, although opening days and hours do vary and is dependant on the distillery production schedule.

Opening Times:

Easter - September
Monday to Saturday, 9.30am till 4.30pm. The last regular tour is usually at 3.30pm.

October
Monday to Friday, 9.30am till 4.30pm. The last regular tour is usually at 3.30pm.

November - Easter
Monday to Friday, 11.00am till 3.00pm. Tour times on application.

During the summer every year, The Macallan stops production and enters the "Silent Season" when maintenance is carried out in the Distillery. This happens from the end of June until the beginning of August. Unfortunately we cannot take visitors on a Distillery Tour, but we have a limited tour and a visit to warehouse 7, a traditional warehouse followed by a tour of the warehouse upper floor exhibition ‘The story of Oak’ ending with a dram in the Visitor Centre. Silent season dates for 2008: From the 4th to the 30th of July inclusive.

Christmas / New Year 2008 - 2009 Closure
Distillery closed from Friday 19th December 2008 to Monday 5th January 2009. No tours will be permitted during this time. Visitors Centre Shop - closed from Tuesday 23rd December 2008 to Monday 5th January 2009.

Getting There: From the A941, Elgin to Dufftown Road, take the B9102 to Archiestown just north of Craigellachie. The distillery is on your left after a mile.

Parking / Reception: Follow the signs past the farm and through the distillery. Turn left at roundabout into car park beside the Gardener's Cottage. Margaret Gray and her colleagues will greet you like old friends and lead you into a setting of great charm. The Macallan confidence is evident as you tour the distillation of the "Rolls Royce" of malts.

Maximum Group Size: 10

Group Bookings: Small and by appointment only.

Enquiries: Tel: 01340 871471

Photography in Distillery: Yes

Disabled Access: Tour is not easy with quite a few stairs to negotiate. The new Visitors' Center includes a nosing room, allowing disabled vistors to reach the very heart of The Macallan.

Foreign Visitors: Leaflets in French, German, Spanish, Italian, Greek and Japanese.

Contact The Macallan Distillery
Easter Elchies, Craigellachie
AB38 9RX Scotland
Tel: +44(0)1340 872 280


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Doctor Stuart
Posted 171 days ago
I will comment on Cutty Sark Blended Scotch. Though my tastes, like many seasoned scotch connoisseurs lean toward richer full-bodied and peaty products, I find Cutty Sark, and I will echo another critics valid comment, in finding it to be an EXCELLENT blended scotch! Definitely comparing in quality to higher priced scotches... yet truly unique in its, pleasing flavor and complexity, more consistant than any other economical blended scotch I have tried. It definitely DOES NOT taste cheap, unlike most other similarly priced scotches. And, I find it to be the best blended scotch that is not sold with an age claim. I say that because, several other blends that are (more) aged, such as JW Black, Chivas and Dewars 12 Year, are very good, and have the advantage of that aging. I wonder what a 12 year old Cutty Sark product would be like? I don't know if they make such a product...
Steve dubya
Posted 625 days ago
Cutty Sark is a quality scotch. It compares to higher priced scotches, and it cannot be
denigrated by anyone with an appreciation for fine whiskeys.
Praise Him for giving us Cutty Sark on this earth.
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Joanne Bergstrom, Editor
Posted 703 days ago
I had the opportunity to taste Cutty Sark Blended Malt Scotch Whisky - at this time it is only available in Atlanta and Denver as well as just 4 countries outside of the USA. It's light, smooth, fresh with subtle hints of coconut. Sweet, and fruity, but not overly so. Dry, long finish. This is my second tasting of this Scotch and I found it to be just as enjoyable as the first.