Final answer:
The Scotch brand named after a famously fast clipper ship and which began in 1923 is Cutty Sark (Option A). This brand took its name from the renowned British clipper ship known for its speed.
Step-by-step explanation:
The Scotch brand you are referring to is Cutty Sark. Cutty Sark Scotch whisky was first introduced in 1923. The brand was indeed named after the famous British clipper ship of the same name, which was known for its incredible speed. The Cutty Sark clipper ship symbolizes the spirit of adventure and swiftness that the brand aimed to associate with their whisky. Such associations with characteristic qualities or historical elements are common in the naming of whiskies.
Option A is the correct answer. The other options, B) Glenfiddich, C) Laphroaig, and D) Talisker, are also Scotch whisky brands, but they are not named after the famous ship. Glenfiddich and Laphroaig are named after the valleys in which their distilleries are located, and Talisker is named after the area on the Isle of Skye where its distillery is situated.