1
: a large vessel (such as a cistern, tub, or barrel) especially for holding liquors in an immature state or preparations for dyeing or tanning
2
: a liquor containing a dye converted into a soluble reduced colorless or weakly colored form that on textile material steeped in the liquor and exposed to the air is converted by oxidation to the original insoluble dye and precipitated in the fiber
value-added tax
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Paul Caputo, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
All around him, pumps churn in blue vats, rubber boots squeak against concrete floors, and the sweet smell of intertidal algae fills the air.
—Jules Jacobs, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Aug. 2024
Rachel King, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024
This was a period when distilleries and their parent companies were still very much concentrating on blends alongside a limited number of single malts, which were often vatted to create a uniform taste and strength.
—Mark Littler, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
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Noun
Lastra and his team were sourcing mezcal from small-scale producers who favoured ‘artisanal’ production techniques, such as roasting agave in earthen pits and fermenting it in open-air vats.
—Paul Caputo, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
All around him, pumps churn in blue vats, rubber boots squeak against concrete floors, and the sweet smell of intertidal algae fills the air.
—Jules Jacobs, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Aug. 2024
Verb
Recreating 19th-century vatting techniques, navigating the intricacies of French customs regulations and ensuring the rum maintained its historical integrity were all hurdles that Gabriel and his team had to overcome.
—Rachel King, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024
This was a period when distilleries and their parent companies were still very much concentrating on blends alongside a limited number of single malts, which were often vatted to create a uniform taste and strength.
—Mark Littler, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
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“Vat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vat. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.
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