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Cutty Sark
blended Scotch whisky celebrates 100
years of adventure unveiling a rare 23
Year Old centenary edition crafted to
mark the occasion aboard its namesake
ship.
This week, Cutty Sark Blended Scotch
Whisky celebrated its centennial
anniversary in a truly adventurous
fashion, embarking on a spirited voyage
aboard the legendary Cutty Sark ship,
which bears its namesake. This momentous
occasion served as the perfect backdrop
for the brand's launch of the
commemorative Cutty Sark Centenary
Edition—described as a whirlwind of flavour that will
leave an indelible mark.
The unveiling of Cutty Sark's bold and
intricate Centenary Edition was an
unforgettable journey of exploration,
bringing together customers,
influencers, and industry experts from
across the globe. The festivities
harkened back to the brand's origins,
with events held at Berry Bros & Rudd,
where the brand first came to life in
1923, and on the iconic Cutty Sark Ship
in Greenwich, London—the very ship that
inspired the brand's name and label.
Crafted to commemorate a century of
excellence, the Cutty Sark Centenary
Edition is a masterful blend of Scotch
whiskies aged for 23 years and is
available in a limited run of just 1,435
numbered bottles. This extraordinary
fusion of flavours is said to reach
profound depths, highlighted by the
inclusion of single malt aged in Oloroso
sherry casks and further enriched by a
finishing period in port wine casks,
infusing it with a luscious sweetness.
Meticulously selected malt and grain
whiskies from Scotland's most iconic
distilleries were expertly combined with
this single malt. The blend was left to
mature for 100 days in casks once
brimming with port, a beloved libation
among sailors. Bottled at cask strength
and free from chill filtration, the
whisky culminates in a captivating
tempest of swirling caramel and
chocolate, yielding to subtle notes of
gentle fruits and spices.
The visually stunning gift packaging
pays a graceful tribute to Cutty Sark's
enduring muse—the legendary tea clipper,
Cutty Sark, renowned for its remarkable
speed. The casing resembles the majestic
mainsail, fastened with an exquisitely
looped white rope secured in a gleaming
golden eyelet. Opening it reveals an
exquisite, original bottle gracefully
displayed on a golden pedestal. Crowning
the bottle is a golden stopper fashioned
in the likeness of a ship's cleat,
adorned with intricate rope detailing
elegantly wound around the neck.
The edition’s launch was the culmination
of Cutty Sark's anniversary
celebrations. These include:
- An
Anniversary limited-edition design
of Cutty Sark's original whisky.
Available globally, it showcases a
vibrant label and giftbox in the
brand’s signature yellow.
- A dramatic
video campaign entitled Never-Ending
Adventure, reflecting Cutty Sark's
boundary-breaking spirit, from the
brand’s pioneering roots, to being
smuggled into the US during
Prohibition and more.
- A striking
communication campaign which anchors
Cutty Sark in its maritime world and
honours its adventurous style.
Manon Brochet,
Cutty Sark Brand Manager, said: "We are
so proud to celebrate 100 years of Cutty
Sark Blended Scotch Whisky aboard our
namesake, the Cutty Sark ship. Brimming
with flavours fathoms deep, our Cutty
Sark Centenary Edition gives a real
flavour of our whisky’s century of
adventure. And we are celebrating around
the world thanks to our Anniversary
Edition and dramatic video campaign.
With the wind in our sails since 1923,
we are looking forward to sharing many
more adventures with Cutty Sark lovers
in the years to come!"
Cutty Sark Centenary Edition will be
sold in specialist stores across brand
core markets like Spain, USA, Portugal,
Greece, and Japan. Travel Retail premium
displays will be also available.
You will also find current Cutty Sark
whisky range available from specialist online whisky
shops such as
The Whisky Exchange
and
Master of Malt
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