On the face of it, Diageo's decision to change its Cardhu single malt into a vatted or pure malt seems no big deal. |
The group tried to change the formula for its Cardhu brand last year from a single malt to a vatted malt, while retaining the same name. |
Then, the must is vatted into stainless steel tanks and clarified to eliminate suspended matters. |
To mark its 175th anniversary, Talisker is issuing a limited edition, specially vatted malt from a few carefully selected casks. |
This light and fruity wine is produced from Sauvignon, Muscat and Clairette, which are separately vatted. |
The SWA is worried producers may have to reveal secrets about each individual spirit that goes into blended whiskies and vatted malts. |