The relationship between the whiskey « Cutty Sark » and tea
If you’re a fan of alcohol, you might have heard of the whiskey “Cutty Sark.” The name “Cutty Sark” comes from the ship depicted on the label, the “Cutty Sark,” and did you know that it has a deep connection with tea?
In the 19th century, large sailing ships known as « clipper ships » were prominent. Clippers prioritized speed over cargo capacity, reducing transport times from the traditional 18–24 months to about 100–120 days—an impressive reduction, making travel significantly faster. These ships were categorized based on their cargo: « tea clippers » for transporting tea from China to England as quickly as possible, and « wool clippers » for transporting wool, among others. One of the tea clippers was the Cutty Sark.
The Cutty Sark made eight voyages between China and London during its active years, and the value of tea it carried on one trip is estimated to be about 2 billion yen in today’s currency.
During the Cutty Sark’s era, the whiskey Cutty Sark was developed in 1923 by Berry Bros. & Rudd in England for the American market. The whiskey was named after the Cutty Sark tea clipper, which was docked in London at that time.
It’s fascinating how a whiskey named after a ship known for quickly transporting tea went on to make its mark worldwide. The connection between tea and spirits is intriguing.
Interestingly, after its career as a tea clipper, the Cutty Sark was renamed Ferreira, Maria do Amparo, and eventually returned to its original name, Cutty Sark. It also worked as a wool clipper later. Despite its delicate and beautiful appearance, the Cutty Sark has a history of significant challenges and hard work.
By the way, although the whiskey Cutty Sark was developed for the American market, the U.S. was under Prohibition from 1920 to 1933. Despite this, Cutty Sark became a popular whiskey brand in America.
While this is a bit of a departure from the topic of tea, exploring the history of the Cutty Sark could be quite interesting. Perhaps you might enjoy a cup of tea tonight while reflecting on the legacy of the Cutty Sark!
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