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In this article, we will discuss the Scotch blended whiskey "Cutty Sark OriginalWe will review and evaluate about
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- You can feel its unique character.
- high cost performance
- No matter how you drink it.
- Unique flavors may not be acceptable
- Slightly different image from regular scotch.
What is Cutty Sark Original?
country of origin | Scotland |
Classification. | blended |
capacity | 700ml |
degree (e.g. temperature) | 40%. |
key malt | Glenrothes. The Macallan Highland Park |
Awards | SWM 2020: Silver Award ISC 2019: Silver Award Many others |
."Cutty Sark OriginalThe ",100th anniversary of launch in 2023.This whisky is the first whisky that has been
The yellow label and green bottle are eye-catching, and anyone with an interest in whiskey has probably seen them at least once.
The sailing ship depicted on the label isThe "Cutty Sark" is a British fast sailing ship, hence the brand name.It is also a
The key malts are mainly whiskies that specialize in the use of sherry casks, such as The Macallan, which is now a high-end whisky, and Glenrothes.
It is also famous as Haruki Murakami's favorite whiskey.
All of the distilleries that serve as key malts are distilleries that release whiskies that have skyrocketed in price due to their popularity. It is surprising that such original whiskey is used and yet it can be bought for around 1,000 yen.
Evaluation and review of the original Cutty Sark
The author, a bartender, has been working on the "Cutty Sark OriginalI will evaluate and review the actual drinking of the "Mere Old Man".
We will introduce in detail what it tastes like and how it is recommended to drink it!
Tasting Review
note (supplementary information) symbolHigher number does not = better whiskey.
- fragrance
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Mainly sweet, light and bright impression. It also has a slight shochu-like taste.
Vanilla, pear, malt and slight smoke.
- flavor
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Sweet and light on the palate, but also refreshing and complex. It has a low price alcohol feel.
Vanilla, honey, citrus, smoke, licorice, some cocoa and glue-like flavors in the back.
- aftertaste
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The aftertaste is short. It has a good lift and does not linger on negative flavors that are common in the lower price range.
Fruity, gently sweet, with oak notes.
."Cutty Sark OriginalThe ",Low price but interesting tasteIt is.
A little shochu-likeThe drink has a "scotch-like" flavor, which may not be very tasty to those who don't like shochu, but once you get used to it, it has a proper scotch-like flavor.
It is easy to drink but also satisfying with a complexity that makes you wonder how to describe it.
I think the cospa is high.
It tastes a little different from other scotches, though, so tastes may vary.
Evaluation by way of drinking
It has a light mouthfeel and a strong sweetness. Other than that, there is not much alcohol, but you can feel a little. The Cutty Sark feeling is the most obvious.
Recommendation [star-list number=4] 4
Surprisingly not bland even 1:1 with water. Gentle sweetness and soft mouthfeel. Fruity and slightly sour.
Recommendation [star-list number=5] 5
The smokiness can be felt the most. The sweetness is reduced and the bitterness and acidity come out.
Recommendation [star-list number=3] 3
Mainly gentle sweetness, acidity and fruity. Light and very easy to drink.
Recommendation [star-list number=4] 4
It is easy to drink, with a refreshing sweetness. If you want to drink it casually, it goes best with soda.
Recommendation [star-list number=5] 5
Overall rating [star-list number=4] 4
."Cutty Sark OriginalThe ",Low price but with an interesting taste and no matter how you drink it.From the point of view of the score, I personally give it high marks.
It is a unique flavor, so those who don't like it may not like it, but if this flavor can be produced in mass production, it is a great achievement.
Convenience stores and supermarketsYou can get it anywhere.is also a good point for drinkers.
I feel that the balance between price point and taste is really important. If you are looking for a good, inexpensive scotch, why not try one?
Summary of Evaluation of Cutty Sark Original
This time, the Scotch blended whisky "Cutty Sark OriginalWe introduced the "About.
- The brand name is derived from the British fast sailing ship "Cutty Sark
- Mainly sweet, with a unique flavor.
- Enjoyable in any way you like to drink and excellent in cosmetics.
This whisky has been featured in many movies and novels, and it is easy to see why it is so beloved.
If you try it and get hooked, we recommend you try the higher strength "Cutty Sark Prohibition" as well.
Even though the flavor base is the same, you will feel a totally different expression.
It is a famous and classic whiskey, so if you have never had it, please try it!
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