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VAT 69
Blended Scotch Whisky
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“If you want a grainy, yet a citrusy classic blend, this is for you. Mildly peaty and lemony with smell, including a minor amount of campfire, seasalt and bitter almonds. The taste is fresh and powerfully juicy. Lots of lemon and walnuts. Minor dry aftertaste salty almonds come at it albeit the profile is minor. Very quick finish but not a bad one. Pure, almost. Leaves you craving another sip after it has dried your mouth. Absolutely a classic of its own and a great banger in cocktails, such as Rob Roy, or in my case a classic Boulevardier. I personally however love to drink this neat, but if you want to do it on the rocks, that's fine. I'd however add some lemon peel to ensure the taste goes to the max. Vat 69 is a cheap, yet easily approachable blended whisky with a reasonable reputation which has not tainted the spirit itself. Do not expect anything complex, but do not let it deter you to give yourself a courageous try with this emerald-glassed classic. It is ready for you; are you for it?”
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A famous and very popular blended whisky, Vat 69 comes with a great deal of history. It was first made in 1882 by William Sanderson - a liquor manufacturer from Leith, Scotland. To create the perfect blend, Sanderson made up 100 different vattings of whisky and hired a panel of expert whisky tasters to select the finest one. They chose the 69th vatting, thus the name, Vat 69. Blended using forty different malt and grain whiskies, this is a smooth, balanced spirit and a perennial favourite with blend drinkers.
Tasting Note by The Chaps at Master of Malt
Nose
Hints of spice and caramel, notes of barley malt, with a soft wheat character. A touch of pear juice.
Palate
Ground almonds and barley malt. Slightly biscuity, more of those pear notes, a little pepper. Sweet, rounded.
Finish
Woody, spiced finish. Caramel.
Overall
Simple, easy-going stuff. If you're looking for a dependable blend, this is an excellent choice.
