Cutty Sark 25 year old Tam O'Shanter

This expressions is rather new and was just introduced . this whisky’s unique name, which was originally inspired by the famous clipper now resting in Greenwich, London.

It is also the first expression created by Cutty Sark Master Blender Kirsteen Campbell, and is a development of the acclaimed Cutty Sark 25 year old .

The name ‘Cutty Sark’ was selected by the builders of the famous clipper from the poem Tam o’Shanter, penned by Robert Burns in 1791. The tale, recently revealed as Scotland’s favourite Burns poem*, tells the story of an Ayrshire man, Tam, who when riding home from the pub one evening happens across a gathering of witches and warlocks. One of the witches, Nannie, who is described to be wearing a short shirt, or ‘Cutty Sark’, chases after Tam, but only manages to catch the tail of his horse before he makes his escape. A limited edition as only 5,000 bottles have been created.

Nose: Much darker and more complex then the previous ones: Jasmine, Wood,Tobacco. Spices. Cardamom & cinnamon. Mulled wine. Touch of balsamic and blood oranges. It’s like sitting in an old leather sofa in a private club, sipping whisky and eating blood oranges with chocolate covering.

Palate: Whoa! Orange peel covered with dark chocolate and Apricots. A lot more wood than previous expressions. Dried fruit. Cinnamon. Hazelnuts. Big sherry influence here. As in Oloroso Sherry. Very good stuff.

Finish : Long spicy and bitter chocolate. Dried fruit going a long way.

Lovely stuff. Rich as hell. Thick. Rewarding. Ace. I think it’s my favourite

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