{"product_id":"cutty-sark-blended-scotch-whisky","title":"Cutty Sark Blended Scotch Whisky","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCutty Sark is a blended Scotch whisky named after the famous tea clipper ship — founded in 1923 by Berry Bros. \u0026amp; Rudd (one of the oldest wine and spirits merchants in the world) as a lighter, more approachable alternative to the heavier blended Scotches of the era.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCutty Sark was specifically formulated to be lighter in colour and character than traditional blended Scotch — partly to appeal to the Prohibition-era American market where it was famously shipped by rum runners. The lighter style has always defined the brand. Browse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/scotch\"\u003eScotch whisky at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhy is Cutty Sark lighter than most blended Scotch?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt was deliberately formulated in 1923 to be a lighter-coloured, lighter-flavoured blended Scotch — partly to appeal to American consumers during Prohibition who preferred a more neutral spirit style. The lighter grain whisky proportion and cask selection have always produced a more delicate, accessible profile than heavier blends.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat is the connection to rum running?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eDuring US Prohibition (1920–1933), Cutty Sark was shipped to the Bahamas by Bill McCoy — a famous rum runner who became associated with the term “the real McCoy” for uncut, genuine spirit. The whisky’s light colour made it easier to sell to a market accustomed to lighter spirits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Why is Cutty Sark lighter than most blended Scotch?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Deliberately formulated in 1923 to be a lighter-coloured, lighter-flavoured blended Scotch, partly to appeal to American consumers during Prohibition who preferred a more neutral spirit style.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is the connection to rum running?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"During US Prohibition, Cutty Sark was shipped to the Bahamas by Bill McCoy, a famous rum runner associated with the term 'the real McCoy.' The light colour made it easier to sell to a market accustomed to lighter spirits.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Cutty Sark","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42904158666823,"sku":"Crest 812066020805","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/0640\/2375\/files\/cutty-sark-blended-scotch-whisky.jpg?v=1782421805","url":"https:\/\/bourbonnest.com\/products\/cutty-sark-blended-scotch-whisky","provider":"Bourbon Nest","version":"1.0","type":"link"}