Scutten
itemBlack wine or liquor served in moderate glasses. Strong Cealdish drink also called cut-tail with potent effects and dark black color.
Scutten, a potent black Cealdish liquor also known as 'cut-tail,' emerges in the first book of The Kingkiller Chronicle as a symbol of indulgent strength, served in moderate glasses for its dark hue and powerful effects. Across the series, it remains a cultural touchstone of Cealdish drinking traditions, evoking the raw potency of Vintas's neighboring lands without further evolution or narrative prominence in later volumes. Its introduction underscores the world's rich tapestry of beverages, hinting at the sensory depths of Kvothe's University experiences.
Evolution
The Name of the Wind
Black wine or liquor served in moderate glasses. Strong Cealdish drink also called cut-tail with potent effects and dark black color.
Book Appearances
The Name of the Wind
First appears Ch 56