Derby’s Choice Scotch ⅘ Quart

Derby’s Choice Scotch ⅘ Quart is a rare and likely export-market blended Scotch whisky, possibly bottled in the mid-to-late 20th century. With limited formal documentation, we can reconstruct a speculative profile based on its packaging style, era, and typical characteristics of similar blends.

Derby’s Choice Scotch (⅘ Quart) — Speculative Tasting Notes

Nose :- Toasted grain and lemon peel — Bright and cereal-forward with a citrus lift. Vanilla and soft oak — Mild sweetness from American oak casksDusty malt and herbal hints — Suggests bottle aging and Highland malt influence

Palate :- Creamy and slightly oily — Rich texture with notes of barley sugar and almond. Spice and citrus — White pepper, ginger, and orange marmaladeSubtle peat and wax — A faint smoky edge with beeswax-like depth

Finish :- Medium length — Lingering malt, dried fruit, and a touch of tannin. Dry herbal fade — Chamomile, thyme, and a whisper of smoke

Contextual Notes

Size: ⅘ Quart (approx. 757ml), a pre-metric export format

ABV: Likely 43%

Era: Estimated 1960s–1980s

Style: Blended Scotch with Highland and Lowland malt influence