Cutty Sark Appraisal

Vintage Cutty Sark Blended Scots Whisky Miniature Bottle

This is a vintage miniature glass bottle of Cutty Sark Blended Scots Whisky, likely dating from the mid-20th century, approximately the 1960s or 1970s. The bottle is constructed from emerald green glass in a traditional round-shouldered miniature spirits shape. It features a distinctive yellow paper label with black and red text, adorned with the iconic illustration of the Cutty Sark clipper ship. The label specifies it is 'Blended Scots Whisky' distilled and bottled in Scotland under British Government supervision by Berry Bros & Rudd Ltd. Notably, the bottle retains its original white plastic screw cap and a pink U.S. Internal Revenue tax stamp over the seal, which is a key indicator for dating the object to before the mid-1980s. The tax stamp appears partially torn or worn around the edges but remains largely intact. The glass is clear with no visible chips or cracks. The liquid level appears to be slightly depleted due to natural evaporation over time, which is common in older miniatures. The label shows minor scuffing and edge wear consistent with a vintage collectible of its age, but the graphics remain sharp and legible. This specific combination of the green bottle, yellow label, and tax stamp makes it a classic example of mid-century spirits packaging.