Vat 01

Vat No. 1 is a rare blended malt whisky. Limited to No. 265 bottles in total to honour the personnel of Operation Chariot. Each bottle is 70cl and is hand numbered from the edition of 265.

"Just look at that 1940's bottle...The smoothest whisky I have ever tasted. Its so good its dangerous" Al Murray

Made by our Master Blender from blending rare single malts, we've created a unique flavour that can never be recreated. Just enough to make 265 bottles. 

The question is does it go on the shelf or do you crack it open?

Each bottle is hand signed by both and James Holland and Al Murray.

Tasting Notes

15 Year Oloroso - Blended Malt 

Colour: Antique Brass

Nose: Apple crumble, tropical fruits, fresh herbs, heather honey

Palate: Madeira cake, vanilla cream, soaked sultana, a little milk chocolate coats the palate, rounded and balanced texture

Finish: A little oak spice, warm and long lasting, a returning sweet toffee and a hint of cedarwood

Label

"Ghosts of the Mole — A Tribute to Operation Chariot, 28 March 1942”. In the dark of night, 265 Commandos and Royal Navy personnel struck at the heart of German naval power.

Boarding the aging destroyer Campbeltown — its bow laden with explosives — they steamed straight into the caisson gate of the Joubert Lock at St Nazaire. Demolition parties leapt ashore under intense fire, while motor launches fought their way in.

At dawn, the dry dock lay in ruins—and with it, the enemy’s Atlantic repair haven.
Many never returned. We raise this dram in memory of their courage, resolve, and sacrifice.