Vat 69 Blended Scotch Whisky

The VAT 69 is a blended Scotch produced by William Sanderson & Son which is part of Diageo. This whisky is the first that was sold in Port bottles. On the nose this blend has notes of sweet barley malt, cereals, caramel, pears and some spices. The barley malt and the pears reach the palate as well. Hints of a fruity sweetness and a little biscuit note are accompanied by spicy pepper. Overall, the body is mild, round and has a pleasant sweetness. To the end the blended Scotch shows spicy oak, is becoming woodier and preserves the caramel touch. This blend is an easy sipping whisky. The story of the VAT 69 Blended Whisky began in 1882, when William Sanderson produced dozens of blended Scotch whiskies just to choose the most promising of them. The casks, or the so-called vat, with the number 69 contained the best blend and served as blueprint for the further production. Therefore, the brand was named VAT 69. Vat 69 is a blended Scotch whisky created by William Sanderson & Son Limited of South Queensferry, Scotland, now part of Diageo.