VAT 69 Bottled 1980s Half Gallon

VAT 69 Blended Scotch Whisky

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 Sanderson & Co. They tasted 100 vats of various blends they put together, and chose #69. It's height of popularity was during the 1950s and '60s but...

Score 84/100

VAT 69 Blended Scotch Whisky

As many might suspect the title is an analogy both to the reliable and sturdy nature of the US army Jeep, but also to the Band of Brothers series, for which this whisky's appearance is most known. Although appearances in many other film productions is noteworthy, time to explore ;) Time also then to rediscover this good'ole blend. On the nose:...

Score 81/100

VAT 69 Blended Scotch Whisky

Rather pleasant whisky blend, has a bit of everything bit of wood, bit of fruit, bit of herbs and even slight hints of smoke and a short finish. But what it lacks is real character. So rated pure as solo whisky it would not be great say about 60-65, the lack of character makes that it will blend easily with a rich character whisky (for example a...

Score 73/100

VAT 69 Blended Scotch Whisky

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, including Royal Lochnagar and Teaninich, maybe even some Glenesk. The nose is sweet on vanilla, malt and apples, but also shows a slightly form...

Score 73/100