Title:
Victoria Vat
Description:
Vintage bottled whisky with original presentation carton.
Front label (bottle): ”DEWAR’S Victoria Vat” with subtitle ”Blended Scotch Whisky” and ”PRODUCT OF SCOTLAND”. Text includes ”Specially Selected and Blended” and ”BY JOHN DEWAR & SONS LTD” and ”PERTH” and ”SCOTLAND”.
Size statement visible near bottom of label: ”4/5 QUART”.
Proof/strength statement visible near bottom of label: ”BEEF PROOF” (historical proof wording used on some older bottlings). Comparable auction references for Dewar’s Victoria Vat bottles from the 1940s–1950s indicate 86.8 U.S. proof (≈43.4% ABV), consistent with this style/format.
Packaging: brown molded/pulp-style carton with embossed decorative motifs (including crossed plant/leaf designs and a central emblem) and a curved banner reading ”DEWAR’S V.V. WHISKY”. Bottle neck has a paper strip/band with ”Dewar’s” and ”V.V.” visible and aged/teared paper wrapping.
Condition notes from image: aged, stained, and worn labels and neck band; box shows age wear; liquid level not clearly measurable from the single photo (front view, dark glass).
Likely era: mid-20th century (commonly cataloged/auctioned as circa 1940s–1950s for similar ”Victoria Vat” 4/5 quart US-market bottlings).
Front label (bottle): ”DEWAR’S Victoria Vat” with subtitle ”Blended Scotch Whisky” and ”PRODUCT OF SCOTLAND”. Text includes ”Specially Selected and Blended” and ”BY JOHN DEWAR & SONS LTD” and ”PERTH” and ”SCOTLAND”.
Size statement visible near bottom of label: ”4/5 QUART”.
Proof/strength statement visible near bottom of label: ”BEEF PROOF” (historical proof wording used on some older bottlings). Comparable auction references for Dewar’s Victoria Vat bottles from the 1940s–1950s indicate 86.8 U.S. proof (≈43.4% ABV), consistent with this style/format.
Packaging: brown molded/pulp-style carton with embossed decorative motifs (including crossed plant/leaf designs and a central emblem) and a curved banner reading ”DEWAR’S V.V. WHISKY”. Bottle neck has a paper strip/band with ”Dewar’s” and ”V.V.” visible and aged/teared paper wrapping.
Condition notes from image: aged, stained, and worn labels and neck band; box shows age wear; liquid level not clearly measurable from the single photo (front view, dark glass).
Likely era: mid-20th century (commonly cataloged/auctioned as circa 1940s–1950s for similar ”Victoria Vat” 4/5 quart US-market bottlings).
Brewery or Distillery:
John Dewar & Sons Ltd. (Perth, Scotland)
Size:
4/5 quart
Alcohol Percent:
43
Type of Alcohol:
Blended Scotch Whisky
Year:
1952
Date Added:
2026-04-10 20:32:23
Series:
Victoria Vat (V.V.)
Automatic Estimated Date:
2026-04-10
Date Added:
2026-04-10 20:32:23