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Winner of 1 awardDalwhinnie
Winter's Gold Whisky
Customer Rating
“It's much like the highlands in the winter. At first taste it seems unforgiving, almost rough. Softened by a drop of water and a bit of persistence it soon gives up it's secrets. Like a land that doesn't want to be seen it is spectacular if you give it time. The flavours of harshness give way to untold beauty. The foremost maltiness gives into a sweet flavour that coats the tongue and reminds you of hill walks in the cold. As far as a whisky goes, it's one you need to give yourself to rather than wait for it to give to you. Like the hills that surround the distillery, put the effort in and they shall reward you. ”
Gavin
Description
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!
Tasting Note by The Chaps at Master of Malt
Nose
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.
Palate
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.
Finish
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.
Overall
An assertive, spicy, honeyed Dalwhinnie with enough sweetness and character to be served straight from the freezer (as intended).
