Dalwhinnie
Scotland
Single Malt
Dalwhinnie Winter's Gold is a 2015 addition to the Highland distillery's range inspired by the chilly climate up in the remote part of Scotland where their single malt Scotch whisky is distilled - as the label remarks, it was "Crafted by the Cold". It's made only with spirit that has been distilled between October and March, and interestingly enough, they suggest that you try serving this expression frozen!
Oak spice, pear skins, golden syrup and gristy malt. A touch of peach polish and chewy, sticky toffee. From the freezer it's fruitier, more green apple, apple sauce, toffee apple, sultana, even redcurrant.
Very honeyed with warming peppery spices, Big Red cinnamon. From the freezer the honey is kept in check much more, as are the spices. Plenty of apple flesh and orange peel.
Allspice, nutmeg and smoky malt. From the freezer the finish is more about the spicy cinnamon and peppercorn heat that's found on the palate at room temperature.
An assertive, spicy, honeyed Dalwhinnie with enough sweetness and character to be served straight from the freezer (as intended).
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My favourite whisky straight from the freezer.
it is a perfect afternoon drink my last 2 bottles where purchasedwhen we wre n England and have been an afternoon pleasure for me and my son inlaw
Served from the freezer the consistency is thicker and the flavours definitely more apple and pear. But the alcohol burn is typical of this price range and, for the same money, I’d opt for Aberlour 12. For me, a very average whisky.
Very peppery and spicy for me. Catches the back of my throat. Definite pear ( more conference than Rocha). A lot lighter than I had expected from a “Winter” whisky. I would expect thicker more viscous. Nevertheless, a nice drink but not one of my favourites from Dalwhinnie or other brands.
I have tried a range of whisky from Bowmore (Whitesands, Laimrig, 12year, 18year) Glenmorangie (A Tale of Cake, The Quinta Ruban 12 and 14, Nectar D’Or and original), Bunnahabhain (Toiteach, Moine, 12 year) Loch Lomond (Coffey Still Unpeated and Peated)in the search of a decent low end whisky for the average night cap and none come close to what this beautiful dram offers.
