Cutty Sark Blended Scotch Whisky Prohibition Edition 1L

Cutty Sark Blended Scotch Whisky Prohibition Edition 1L is the high-proof take on the famous London-born blend — a 1-liter bottle at 50% ABV (100 proof), small-batch blended from single malts and top-quality grain whiskies matured in American oak casks. Created to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of US Prohibition, it salutes Captain William "Bill" McCoy — the rum-runner whose reputation for unadulterated liquor made Cutty Sark "The Real McCoy." It's available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.

• ABV: 50% (100 proof)
• Size: 1L
• Style: Blended Scotch whisky — small batch
• Maturation: American oak casks (incl. American sherry oak)
• Origin: Scotland
• Bottle: black glass with cork seal, in period style

The Real McCoy

Cutty Sark broke the rules when it launched from London in the 1920s — lighter in taste and color than the blends before it, a whisky made for experimenting. The Prohibition Edition turns the intensity up: 50% ABV against the standard blend's 40%, with a different grain-and-malt recipe and seasoning from American sherry oak, presented in a black glass bottle with a cork seal that nods to the bottles of the 1920s. It's a cocktail whisky with real backbone — built for Manhattans, Rob Roys and bold highballs. Browse Cutty Sark or explore the Scotch whisky collection.

Tasting Notes

Warm golden color. Nose: complex and powerful — soft ripe citrus fruits dipped in fresh honey and dusted with fragrant spices. Palate: creamy, mouth-coating richness with hints of toffee and playful peppery notes that tingle the edges of the tongue. Finish: super smooth, with soft lingering warmth and subtle spice.

How to Enjoy

Mixed into cocktails where its 100 proof can stand up — a Prohibition-style Manhattan or a long Rob Roy. On its own it rewards a little water to open the citrus and honey layers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cutty Sark Prohibition Edition?
A 50% ABV (100 proof) small-batch blended Scotch whisky, created to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of US Prohibition and to honor Captain Bill McCoy.

Who was the Real McCoy?
Captain William McCoy, who smuggled genuine, unadulterated Cutty Sark into Prohibition-era America — his reputation gave rise to the phrase "The Real McCoy."

How is it different from regular Cutty Sark?
Higher strength (50% vs 40% ABV), a different blend recipe with American sherry-oak seasoning, and a black glass bottle with a cork seal.

A century of smuggling history in a black bottle — order Cutty Sark Prohibition Edition 1L online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.