VAT 69 Reserve 12 Year Old Bottled 1980s

VAT 69 Blended Scotch Whisky: 12 minis! - Part XI

My second-to-last bottle of the dozen blended Scotch minis I bought through Scotch Whisky Auctions is here. Another old venerable blend, Vat 69 was launched in 1882 by independent blenders William San…

Score 84/100

VAT 69 Blended Scotch Whisky: Glenesk?

I have told the story of VAT69 before, when I wrote my tasting notes for this blend, bottled in 1975. This bottling is a littles less old, from 1983. Around 35% of the contents is said to be malt whisky,…

Score 73/100

VAT 69 Blended Scotch Whisky: Vat 69 Blended Scotch Whisky

I was very suprised when opening the bottle. There was a very pleasant aroma coming out of the bottle, which included a twist of honey.The thing which suprised me the most, was the taste of caramel; since…

Score 25/100