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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What were Dalwhinnie thinking? This isn't whisky, it's a cynical attempt at duping and cashing in on the clueless.. Shameful.
Delicious! Smooth, flavourful, what I would expect from Dalwhinnie--just colder.
My word ! That is a seriously nice whisky, smooth, wonderful !
I find it hard to believe that this is the same price (a little more actually) as the Dalwhinnie 15 year old. Winter Gold has no age statement. Heaps of colouring. I can see why they want you to put it in the freezer... so you can't taste it. Spend less and buy the 15 year old ... far superior.
I'm not so crazy about this one. Prefer the 15 y. old Dalwhinnie. But...........with this one I make the best blend one cannot buy: 3/4 Wintersgold, 1/4 Laphroaig Quarter cask and a few drops of Mandarin Napoleon ( depends how sweet you like it). Put it in the freezer and enjoy!
