Celebrating the launch of Cutty Sark Prohibition Edition with spirited and entertaining creative talent

To celebrate the release of the new Prohibition Edition and the re-launch of the iconic brand into the USA, Cutty Sark hosted their second Cutty Cargo event.

Following on from the London event in September last year, Cutty Cargo landed in Brooklyn, New York. The venue itself was a giant reproduction of the wooded cargo crates used to smuggle in Cutty Sark whisky 90 years ago. We welcomed the finest emerging talent from the city to showcase their craft and genre to over 500 hipsters including consumers, media and influencers. 

Jason R. Craig, Cutty Sark Global Brand Controller, said: “We are very proud to have officially launched our latest whisky Prohibition Edition at the Cutty Cargo event in the US.”

“We honoured the legacy of this rebellious spirit by celebrating the best talent – the Modern McCoy’s of New York – for a night of continuous modern day Prohibition-style entertainment. Guests also enjoyed classic American food and of course, blended Scotch cocktails, Prohibition style!”

 ARTISTS INCLUDED;

• Music headliner Devonte ‘Dev’ Hynes, the artist known as Blood Orange who has worked with Florence and the Machine, Solange Knowles and The Chemical Brothers.
• DJ Brendan Fallis has made a name for himself in the DJ community through his fantastic ability to read a crowd.
• Maverick photographer Tod Seelie, commissioned to capture an innovative perspective around the gritty urban streets of New York.
• Burlesque 1920s dancing in a speakeasy-type space from Brooklyn based company Lady Circus.
• Prohibition-era style boxing exhibition from Chris Algieri and his team, bringing to life the rebellious nature of this revolutionary time.
• Food from Crif Dogs, a well-known establishment serving classic American hot dogs.
• Contemporary fare from Roberta’s – famous for its delicious pizzas.
• Classic Cutty Sark Prohibition Edition cocktails served by bartenders from Extra Fancy – a bar and restaurant based in the heart of the bustling Williamsburg area of Brooklyn, New York.