Black Bottle 10 Year Old

The nose shows oak spice, dried fruit, malt sweetness, and soft smoke. On the palate, flavors of toffee, apple, hazelnut, and vanilla unfold with silky texture and balanced peat. The finish is long, elegant, with oak, fruit, and gentle smoke.

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Pairs beautifully with lamb stew, roasted nuts, or spiced apple tart. Complements fine cigars.

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Best neat or with a few drops of water to reveal nuance.

Crafted from carefully selected aged malts and grains, highlighting balance.

Aged expression offering maturity and balance. A mature and refined expression that elevates Black Bottle’s reputation. Introduced in 1882 by William Sanderson & Son, Vat 69 quickly became one of Scotland’s most recognized blended Scotch whiskies. The name originates from a vatting experiment where the 69th vat was chosen as the finest. Known for its smoothness and approachability, Vat 69 blends around 40 malt and grain whiskies to achieve a balanced profile. It gained worldwide fame during the 20th century, featuring in films and military rations, and continues to embody dependable quality at great value.